

Best for intermediate divers, 8-18m, boat entry, strong current.
North Seymour Island offers a varied underwater landscape featuring platform reefs, rocky bottoms, and small caves. Divers and snorkellers encounter a dynamic environment with depths ranging from 8 to 18 metres. The site is characterised by strong currents and surge, requiring intermediate skill levels for safe navigation. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures range from 20 to 25°C, though significant thermoclines between 12 and 18 metres can cause rapid temperature drops of 6 to 9°C. Access to this site is strictly by boat, with guided tours and charters available to manage the challenging conditions.
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The Mosquera islet dive features a reef shark cleaning station where you should hold onto rocks due to strong currents.
Travel by taxi van to Itabaca Channel, then take a boat for 25 minutes to reach the dive sites.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-18m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
20-25°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents, surge, and significant thermoclines.
The site features depths between 8 and 18 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
No, North Seymour Island requires boat access for all diving and snorkelling activities.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities, provided participants are comfortable with the current and surge conditions.
Water temperatures range from 20 to 25°C. Divers should be prepared for sudden temperature drops of 6 to 9°C caused by thermoclines between 12 and 18 metres.
Diving at North Seymour Island in Puerto Ayora requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at North Seymour Island in Puerto Ayora. Water temperatures range from 20°C to 25°C.
Divers at North Seymour Island in Puerto Ayora should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.