Experiences / Galápagos Islands
Gordon Rocks Hammerhead Dive
Two advanced dives in a sunken crater known for schooling hammerheads
- Duration
- 8 h
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 1–8
- Minimum age
- 18
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Puerto Ayora dive center, Santa Cruz
- Operated by
- Islas Encantadas Expeditions
Overview
Gordon Rocks is the eroded rim of a volcanic crater north-east of Santa Cruz, and its strong currents attract scalloped hammerheads, Galápagos sharks, eagle rays, mobulas and sea turtles. Divers call it 'the washing machine' for good reason.
Two guided dives with a small group and an experienced divemaster, with surface time and lunch on board. This is a site for confident, experienced divers only.
Highlights
- Schooling hammerhead sharks
- Eagle rays, mobulas and sea turtles
- Two dives with an expert divemaster
- Maximum 8 divers per boat
- Lunch on board between dives
Included
- Two guided dives
- Tanks, weights and full dive equipment
- Divemaster
- Lunch, snacks and drinks
- Transfers in Puerto Ayora
Not included
- Dive computer rental
- Dive insurance
- Tips
Before you go
Advanced Open Water certification and at least 30 logged dives. Strong currents and cold water (wetsuit 7 mm).
