Daphne

Pinnacle dive with sharks, rays, turtles, and coral walls.

Boat Access
14m Avg Depth
18m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, located north of Santa Cruz Island and characterized by an exposed rock formation, offers a unique diving experience. The seabed consists of both rocky and sandy areas, with intermediate currents present. A notable feature is a small cave – important to note that this is not a cave dive due to its limited access. The area supports a diverse marine ecosystem. You’ll often find white-tipped reef sharks resting within the cave. Nearby, a prominent pinnacle hosts an abundance of rays, including Galápagos sharks, turtles, vibrant corals, various reef fishes, barracudas, and a range of invertebrates. Black coral walls add to the visual appeal of this underwater landscape.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

sharkturtlecoral reefwall divepinnaclecavernwide angle

Marine Life

white-tipped reef sharkGalápagos sharksea turtleraysbarracudareef fishblack coralinvertebrates

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Moderate currents require experience beyond basic open water certification.

Hazards:
currentboat trafficsurge
Current Strength:

Moderate

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