

Best for intermediate divers, 6-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Punta Carrion is a marine dive site in the Galapagos Islands featuring a combination of reef and wall topography. Divers typically experience drift conditions at depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access is strictly by boat, as the site is located 1000 metres from shore. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Divers should be prepared for surge and thermoclines, which are common in this area. Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, and various reef fish such as wrasses, triggerfish, and surgeonfish.
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Punta Carrion is a good place to start diving due to its protected area at the end of the Itabaca Channel.
Travel by taxi to the Itabaca Channel on the north side of Santa Cruz, then by boat to the dive site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
19-24°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include California sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, Panamic green morays, and various reef fish such as wrasses, triggerfish, and surgeonfish.
No, Punta Carrion is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents, surge, and potential thermoclines.
The site ranges from 6 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 1000 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the depth range and conditions are generally suited for boat-based activities.
Diving at Punta Carrion in Puerto Ayora requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Carrion in Puerto Ayora. Water temperatures range from 19°C to 24°C.
The best months to visit Punta Carrion in Puerto Ayora are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Punta Carrion in Puerto Ayora should be aware of sharks, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Punta Carrion in Puerto Ayora. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Punta Carrion in Puerto Ayora typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.