Gordon Rocks
Advanced drift dive known for schooling hammerhead sharks.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site, Gordon Rocks, is renowned as one of the premier diving locations in the central islands. It’s situated on the east coast of Santa Cruz Island and easily accessible within a 30-minute boat ride from the Itabaca Channel. Due to strong currents experienced during dives, this location is generally suited for intermediate or advanced divers. Divers have the opportunity to encounter a diverse array of marine life including schools of Hammerhead Sharks, Black tip Sharks, White tip reef Sharks, Green Sea Turtles, Barracudas, Spotted Eagle Rays, Mobulas Rays and various reef fish.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
drift divesharkmanta rayturtlewall diveadvanced onlystrong currentspinnaclewide angle
Marine Life
Scalloped Hammerhead SharkGalapagos SharkWhite-tip Reef SharkBlack-tip SharkManta RaySpotted Eagle RayMobula RayGreen Sea TurtleGalapagos Sea LionBarracudaKing AngelfishYellow-tailed SurgeonfishPufferfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Strong, unpredictable currents require significant experience and skill to manage.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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