Caragua - Shipwreck
Shallow Galapagos shipwreck dive with abundant marine life.
Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site presents the wreck of Karahua, a 100-meter steamship from 1916 that operated with mineral coal. Located in the Galapagos Islands, this vessel was brought twice yearly to supply food to the local population. The ship’s structure has been significantly altered by flooding over time, and it now sits at a maximum depth of 14 meters. Despite its deteriorated state, several original components remain visible, including propellers, an anchor, a steering blade, chain, and pressure tanks (three, each approximately 3 meters high). The bow, machine, and other remnants of the ship can be explored. The dive area is characterized by marine life such as turtles, stingrays, marine wolves, various fish species, lobster, prawns, octopus, and moray eels. A buoy and rope mark the entry and exit points for this dive; however, strong currents are typically present in the first 5 meters of depth.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
wreckturtlestrong currentsboat divewide angle
Marine Life
Green turtlestingraythornback rayGalapagos sea lionBoxfishpufferfishScorpionfishlobsterprawnoctopusmoray eel
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Shallow depth but strong surface currents require some experience.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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