Ecuador · Wolf Island

Landslide

Also known as: El Derrumbe

Best time to dive

January to December; June to November; August to October

What you might see

  • DolphinPeak season
  • Eagle rayPeak season
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtlePeak season
  • Whale sharkPeak season

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no - liveaboard scuba site only

Safety notes

strong/unpredictable currents and downcurrents, surge, remote location far from medical facilities/chamber - advanced divers only

Permits & fees

Galápagos NP entrance fee (~$200) + $20 transit card; Wolf/Darwin diving restricted to GNP-licensed liveaboard operators with naturalist guides

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Liveaboard only (Wolf I.)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.