

Best for beginner divers, 9-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Champion is a reef and wall dive site located near Devil's Crown, Floreana Island. Divers can explore depths ranging from 9 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for beginners. Conditions feature mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres, though divers should be aware of potential surge and the presence of sharks. Marine life frequently encountered includes California sea lions, king angelfish, wrasses, blue-barred parrotfish, spotfin burrfish, groupers, guineafowl puffer, and razor surgeonfish. Less common sightings include whitetip reef sharks, jewel moray, longnose hawkfish, reef octopus, whiptail stingray, and barberfish.
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The site is one of the best places to play with sea lions and witness the gathering of large schools of endemic Salema fish.
Located in northwest Floreana, approximately 2 hours by boat from Santa Cruz Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Divers commonly encounter California sea lions, king angelfish, wrasses, blue-barred parrotfish, spotfin burrfish, groupers, guineafowl puffer, and razor surgeonfish. Less common species include whitetip reef sharks, jewel moray, longnose hawkfish, reef octopus, whiptail stingray, and barberfish.
Yes, Champion is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 9 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required for access.
Water temperatures range from 19C to 24C depending on the month, with the warmest temperatures occurring in March.
Divers should be aware of potential strong currents, surge, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Champion in Galápagos Islands requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Champion in Galápagos Islands. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.