Ecuador · North Isabela

Punta Vicente Roca

Best time to dive

January to December; June to November

What you might see

  • Mola mola (oceanic sunfish)Likely

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

Snorkel-friendly - yes - famous for mola mola, penguins, sea lions

Safety notes

cold thermoclines (7mm wetsuit or drysuit recommended), strong current, low-visibility patches

Permits & fees

Galapagos National Park entrance fee $200 + $20 INGALA Transit Control Card + liveaboard permit

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Puerto Villamil

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