Carrion Point Dive Site - Santa Cruz

Galapagos Islands

Overview

Carrion Point, locally known as Punta Carrión, is located on the eastern side of Santa Cruz Island. The bay's crystal clear turquoise waters offer a great site for diving. There's no landing here, so you can explore this place by taking a dinghy ride and dive directly from the boat. You can dive throughout the year, the water's average temperature here is 20-21°C (68-70°F).There is a diversity of marine life to be observed in this cove, from tropical fish and sea lions, to manta rays, reef sharks and hammerhead sharks.

Difficulty: Easy

Disembarkation: No Landing

Interactions: Diving

Highlights at Carrion Point Dive Site

• Rich Marine Life

Animals:

Blue-Footed Booby, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Green Turtle, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Galapagos Petrel, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sharks, Galapagos Shearwater, Galapagos Sting Rays, Mobula Rays, Nazca Booby, Sunfish, Whales & Dolphins