Tortuga Island Suggest edit

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30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

ModerateCurrent

MildSurge

50 minAvg dive time

June to NovemberBest months

20.0–25.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–23.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Tortuga Island features a sunken volcanic crater, offering a circular wall dive with dramatic underwater topography.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Moderate Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 20.0–25.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–23.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits are required for all dives in the Galapagos National Park.
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Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

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