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Snappers school at Pitt Point - San Cristóbal

Pitt Point

San Cristóbal Island

An exposed rock at the northeastern point of San Cristóbal island, this dive site provides lots of large schools of snappers, jacks and grunts...just to name a few! There's a chance you might see some diving boobies, as well, as all three booby species make their home here.

Highlights: Large schools of jacks and snappers. There have been reports in the past of whale shark sightings.
Experience: Minimum open water diver
Depth: 6-23 m (20-75 ft)
Currents Moderate, with a moderate to strong surge
Water Temp: 17C-23C / 63F-73F, depending on the season and special condition
Difficulty: High beginner/low intermediate
Visibility: 10-15 m (30-50 ft)
Unique Animals: Galapagos grunt