I I’m a padi open water diver, and I love diving but I only have 8 dives and I’ve heard that it’s pretty extreme diving in the Galapagos? Are there dive sites that has milder currents and easier dives? Or is it a good idea to go and be advanced before going? :))
I suggest you go to Galápagos when you are an advanced diver (i.e., have at least 60-75 dives with PADI Drift Certification). The best dive sites are at Wolf and Darwin Islands (where you will see whale shark, schools of hammerhead, etc.) and there are mild to strong currents at both islands. FYI, the chances of seeing whale sharks are much better in Aug/Sep when the water is colder (you will have to dive with 7mm wetsuit). Lastly, Quito (Ecuador Capital City) is very nice and you may want to stay there couple of nights before or after diving at Galápagos to see Quito Old Town, Middle of Earth, etc.
Amazing video. The water looks so clean and clear. I feel nervous watching you guys swimming besides the big 🐟 , afraid one of you get swallowed up and spit out 😅. Footages of sardines are mind-blowing, I watched it twice. Glad for you that you had another great journey 👍
An incredibly great video! This immediately makes me want to dive there myself. I know someone who was there just now and unfortunately had bad luck. Through EL Ninja the water temperatures were 14 -19 degrees Celsius with very poor visibility. When exactly were you there and what water temperatures were where you were?
Thank you very much! It is a great dive destination. If you go there, you may also want to spend 2-3 days in Quito as it is very nice. I dove in Galapagos from July 30, 2023 to Aug 5, 2023. The water temperature was warmer than normal by 5-7 degrees Fahrenheit according to the liveaboard crew. I was lucky that I also had my 5mm wetsuit with me as I used it for most of the dive sites. The water temperature was anywhere from 70 (Deg. F.) to 80 (Deg. F.) at different dive sites. Another great dive destination that is similar to Galapagos is the "Mexican Galapagos" (i.e., Revillagigedo Islands). I was there in March 2024. I have a video for that trip too if you wish to see what marine life you could encounter there. Cheers
SELAMAT UNTUK TIM JELAJAH DALAM DAN LUAR NEGERI.. DARI KOSTRAD TNI - AD KODAM 13 MERDEKA.. TELING.. SUKSES DALAM PERJALANAN... SEKIAN DAN TERIMAKASIH... SEMANGAT INDONESIA..!!
I took 5mm and 7mm with me. The water temperature changes throughout the trip. I used 5mm the first 4 days and 7mm the last 2 days. Some people used 7mm for the entire trip. Hope that helps.
😂Yes, it felt like 3 millions or even more! You couldn’t see the end of it! It was pitch black under them. This was the biggest school of fish that I have ever seen. This dive site was one of my favourite site in addition to Darwin/Wolf dive sites. Cheers
Wold is my favorite dive site in the world. I dove here this year and we encountered a gigantic school with a hundred of hammerheads Incredible. Did you dive in Gordon Rocks too ?
@@tanyap1312 they are here year round The only thing that changes is the visibility which is better between November and April But you have much less whale sharks But if your main goal is to find big schools of hammerhead I would advise you to go in Cocos Island in July-August Much less diversity but more hammerhead and sharks in general
When I was there, the water temperature was from 68 to 80 deg.! It was warmer than normal by 5-8 deg. according to our dive guides. I was lucky since I took both of my 5mm and 7mm wetsuits with me. I dove 4 days with 5mm and 2 days with 7mm. Hope that helps.
@@KSFDiver thank you. I just got back a week ago indeed the water temperature was very warm. The guide said usually in august Darwin/wolf are around 22 degrees but this year was 27 degrees.
I went in August 2023. We saw 2 whale sharks. Nothing is normal these days when it comes to predicting marine life movements due to climate changes. I dove with a 5mm wetsuit for the entire trip since it was warmer than usual by 8 degrees! I am just going back home from Socorro island and will be posting my footage for this trip in a month. You should put Socorro on your bucket list as well.
What an amazing content, big thanks. I enjoyed your work
Much appreciated! 🙏
wow! All this with the go-pro!! wow... the sardines truly was my favorite....amazing.
Thank you.
Thanks.
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Great video! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Glad you enjoy it.
Спасибо за прекрасные видео . Очень качественная съемка .🤩👌👏👌
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Wow !!! Amazing, thanks for sharing !!
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It was great diving with you! Watching the video now
Thanks. Hope you enjoy it.
Incredible! The whale shark is gorgeous and graceful! Thanks so much for sharing! Have to visit Galapagos!
🙏 I am glad you enjoy it. Definitely a great destination to visit and dive!
Amazing video!! I’m definitely going. This video deserves more attention!
🙏 Glad you enjoyed it. It is definitely worth it to go there even if one doesn’t dive! There are actually non-diving liveaboards too.
I I’m a padi open water diver, and I love diving but I only have 8 dives and I’ve heard that it’s pretty extreme diving in the Galapagos? Are there dive sites that has milder currents and easier dives? Or is it a good idea to go and be advanced before going? :))
I suggest you go to Galápagos when you are an advanced diver (i.e., have at least 60-75 dives with PADI Drift Certification). The best dive sites are at Wolf and Darwin Islands (where you will see whale shark, schools of hammerhead, etc.) and there are mild to strong currents at both islands. FYI, the chances of seeing whale sharks are much better in Aug/Sep when the water is colder (you will have to dive with 7mm wetsuit). Lastly, Quito (Ecuador Capital City) is very nice and you may want to stay there couple of nights before or after diving at Galápagos to see Quito Old Town, Middle of Earth, etc.
Thank you very much. Great information. I can’t wait to go! I will have to get more experience then. 😁
Amazing video. The water looks so clean and clear. I feel nervous watching you guys swimming besides the big 🐟 , afraid one of you get swallowed up and spit out 😅. Footages of sardines are mind-blowing, I watched it twice.
Glad for you that you had another great journey 👍
Thanks
An incredibly great video! This immediately makes me want to dive there myself.
I know someone who was there just now and unfortunately had bad luck. Through EL Ninja the water temperatures were 14 -19 degrees Celsius with very poor visibility. When exactly were you there and what water temperatures were where you were?
Thank you very much! It is a great dive destination. If you go there, you may also want to spend 2-3 days in Quito as it is very nice. I dove in Galapagos from July 30, 2023 to Aug 5, 2023. The water temperature was warmer than normal by 5-7 degrees Fahrenheit according to the liveaboard crew. I was lucky that I also had my 5mm wetsuit with me as I used it for most of the dive sites. The water temperature was anywhere from 70 (Deg. F.) to 80 (Deg. F.) at different dive sites.
Another great dive destination that is similar to Galapagos is the "Mexican Galapagos" (i.e., Revillagigedo Islands). I was there in March 2024. I have a video for that trip too if you wish to see what marine life you could encounter there. Cheers
Great shots, editing, and soundtrack; I really liked the marine iguanas and the seal footage 👍
🙏Glad you enjoyed it.
I could have watched more, good video Kamran!
Thanks Todd. I learned a lot from the GoPro Pro (i.e., you) 👌
Great video Kamran, really enjoyed it! I was amazed how many Incredible creatures are there, I really need to visit!
Thanks. Yes, it is a great place to visit!
Nice place in trinidad
Thanks for posting this. Highly unlikely I'll ever dive there but nice to see what is possible on a live aboard.
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Great Video Kamran.
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SELAMAT UNTUK TIM JELAJAH DALAM DAN LUAR NEGERI.. DARI KOSTRAD TNI - AD KODAM 13 MERDEKA.. TELING.. SUKSES DALAM PERJALANAN... SEKIAN DAN TERIMAKASIH... SEMANGAT INDONESIA..!!
Great video! Just move Galapagos to the top of my bucket list! Just kidding, it has always been there 🙂
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Now scheduled for Galapogos liveaboard next June. What thickness wetsuit did you use?
I took 5mm and 7mm with me. The water temperature changes throughout the trip. I used 5mm the first 4 days and 7mm the last 2 days. Some people used 7mm for the entire trip. Hope that helps.
Thanks! That helps a lot.
holy shit 3 million sardines
😂Yes, it felt like 3 millions or even more! You couldn’t see the end of it! It was pitch black under them. This was the biggest school of fish that I have ever seen. This dive site was one of my favourite site in addition to Darwin/Wolf dive sites.
Cheers
Wold is my favorite dive site in the world. I dove here this year and we encountered a gigantic school with a hundred of hammerheads
Incredible.
Did you dive in Gordon Rocks too ?
Wolf and Darwin are the best dive sites. That is where we saw 2 whale sharks. No, we didn't dive at Gordon Rock.
Which month did you visit Galapagos?
I try to figure out what is the best time to meet schools of Hammerhead sharks.
@@tanyap1312 they are here year round
The only thing that changes is the visibility which is better between November and April
But you have much less whale sharks
But if your main goal is to find big schools of hammerhead I would advise you to go in Cocos Island in July-August
Much less diversity but more hammerhead and sharks in general
Amazing footage :) Which camera gear did you use?
🙏, I used GoPro11.
going there this Thursday how’s the temperature there now?
It was very warm in day time (in mid 30s) but it cooled down at night (i.e., low 20s).
@@KSFDiver I arrive there Sat 9/9/23 - what is water temp?
When I was there, the water temperature was from 68 to 80 deg.! It was warmer than normal by 5-8 deg. according to our dive guides. I was lucky since I took both of my 5mm and 7mm wetsuits with me. I dove 4 days with 5mm and 2 days with 7mm. Hope that helps.
@@KSFDiver thank you. I just got back a week ago indeed the water temperature was very warm. The guide said usually in august Darwin/wolf are around 22 degrees but this year was 27 degrees.
@@toddcospelich6381 Darwin wolf are warm. But the rest are cold. But usually there are 7mm to be rent at boat so you’ll be fine
What month did you go I would like to go with the best chance to see lots of whale sharks/hammerheads
I went in August 2023. We saw 2 whale sharks. Nothing is normal these days when it comes to predicting marine life movements due to climate changes. I dove with a 5mm wetsuit for the entire trip since it was warmer than usual by 8 degrees! I am just going back home from Socorro island and will be posting my footage for this trip in a month. You should put Socorro on your bucket list as well.