How many logged dives do you need at least to dive in Galapagos?

25 logged dives
In order to partake in any sort of SCUBA diving tour or package in the Galapagos, visitors will need to have a PADI Certification (minimum Open Water Diver license) and a total of at least 25 logged dives.

Is it safe to snorkel in the Galapagos?

Overall, the Galapagos Islands are a safe place to snorkel. Be sure to keep at least one eye and ear on your guides’ instructions when you’re in the water!

What is the most common cause of injury in diving accidents?

The most common injuries and causes of death were drowning or asphyxia due to inhalation of water, air embolism and cardiac events.

Can you scuba dive in the Galapagos?

Typically, diving the Galapagos archipelago is more appropriate for advanced divers, those who feel comfortable in deeper waters with varying currents and conditions. The Galapagos Islands offer drift dives, deep dives, reef dives, and, of course, the famous hammerhead shark dives.

How difficult is diving in Galapagos?

A: Galapagos diving conditions can be challenging. Currents are moderate to strong and may require you to grab hold of rocks below the surface so you don’t drift away. Surges may create difficulties during your safety stops. The average visibility is 10 – 21m (30 – 70ft), but can be less.

Are there sharks in Galapagos?

At least 33 species of shark have been recorded in the waters around the Galápagos Islands, including the recently discovered Galápagos ghostshark. One of the most common shark species seen in the Islands is the Galápagos shark, but confusingly this species is found throughout the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Are there any snakes on the Galapagos?

The Galapagos snakes are one of the most beautiful reptiles of the archipelago. Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands.

Has anyone died decompression sickness?

Joyce Vause, 52, died of decompression sickness July 22, 1991 about an hour after she left work at Bay Medical Center, Panama City, FL. Shortly before her death, Vause has been in a hyperbaric chamber attending a patient who had been in a diving accident.

What is best time to dive in Galapagos?

Best Time To Dive Diving is great year-round in the Galapagos. The wet/warm season, between December to June, is considered by many the best time to scuba dive Galapagos. This is because there is calmer, warmer water and better visibility. This is also the season to see manta rays and hammerhead sharks.