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Dive with Galapagos Penguins at Bartholomew Island

Bartholomew Point

Most famous for its view from land, Bartholomew also has a lot to offer below the sea: fascinating lava and rock formations, white tip sharks, rays, palegic fish, reef fish, rays and turtles.

Highlights: An underwater world awaits you with a broad range of sea life, both large and small. Acrobatic sea lions, whizzing penguins near the surface, and giant schools of fish await!
Experience: Minimum Open Water Diver, with 20 logged dives
Depth: 3-30 M, (10-98 ft)
Currents light to moderate
Water Temp: 17C-23C / 63F-73F, depending on the season and special conditions
Thermo clines: not common
Difficulty: Intermediate
Visibility: 12-21 Meters (39-70 feet)
Unique Animals: Galapagos Penguin, many endemic fishes
Interesting facts: The Galapagos Penguin is the only penguin that exists North of the Equator. Bartolome“s Pinnacle Rock is the most photographed scene in Galapagos.

 

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Itineraries and activities subject to change, depending on each boat's schedule