El Arenal - Darwin

Galapagos Islands

Overview

El Arenal is a dive site in Darwin Island, and it is considered one of the best diving points in the entire world, sloping off Darwin’s Arch. The currents are moderate to strong and depth ranges from 46 to 121 ft, with visibility from 40 to 80 ft. There is an amazing array of marine wildlife you can encounter, like dolphins, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, rays, Galapagos sharks and even tiger sharks and killer whales. It offers an unique experience, not just from the impressive marine life, but the geological formations as well.

Difficulty: Moderate

Disembarkation: No Landing

Interactions: Diving

Highlights at El Arenal

• Hammer Head Sharks