

Best for advanced divers, 12-100m, boat entry, strong current.
Cape Douglas, located off the northwest coast of Fernandina Island, offers a challenging drift diving experience characterised by a wall that descends from 12 metres to depths of 100 metres. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for advanced divers due to strong, shifting currents and potential surge. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 17C and 23C, with thermoclines and cooler currents frequently present. Divers should be prepared for low visibility and exercise caution around sharp rocks and coral. A surface marker buoy and dive knife are recommended for all entries.
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Bigger male marine iguanas feed on the rocks deeper under the surface.
A dive in Cape Douglas off the west coast of Isabela Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-100m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-23°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to strong currents, significant depths, and challenging conditions.
The wall starts at approximately 12 metres and drops to 100 metres, with an average dive depth of 20 metres.
Cape Douglas is a boat-only dive site with no fixed facilities available.
Temperatures range from 17C to 23C, though they can drop to 15C or lower due to cooler ocean currents and thermoclines.
Divers should carry a surface marker buoy and a dive knife as standard kit for every entry.
Diving at Cape Douglas in Isabela Island requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cape Douglas in Isabela Island. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 23°C.