Diving/ Snorkeling & Beach Visit
Kicker Rock Day Tour
The famous Kicker Rock, (in Spanish named, León Dormido, because of its resemblance to a sleeping sea lion), is an imposing, sheer-walled tuff cone that has been eroded by wave action into two halves. The site is located about 45 minutes boat ride from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal’s main town and the capital of the Galapagos.
Kicker is renowned as one of the best day dive/snorkel sites in the Galapagos. Expect schools of Hammerhead sharks and great overall marine activity. The first dive explores the outcropping to the site, the second penetrates the dramatic, natural, central channel cutting through the rock between the towering walls, ending on the far side, for a truly spectacular trip.
The outside walls of Kicker go from 60m (200ft) above sea level straight to the bottom, which is approximately 20m deep. Currents are mild to moderate, but divers taking this trip require good buoyancy control.
Depending on the date you book, operators offer 2 dive/2 snorkel tours visiting different beaches, these being: Manglecito, Puerto Grande, Cerro Brujo.
Highlights
- Hammerhead sharks
- Galapagos sharks
- Sea Lions
- Salema fish
- Eagle rays
- Golden rays
- Sea turtles
Activity
This tour starts at approx. 7:00 am from San Cristóbal’s main dock and ends back there at approx. 3:00 pm.
The tour includes a bilingual PADI instructor for divers (max 5 clients/guide) and bilingual naturalist/snorkeling guide, both authorized by the Galapagos National Park. Snacks, beverages, a hot lunch, towels and full dive/snorkel equipment are also provided (inc. 2 x 12 litre air tank for divers). Please note equipment must be fitted the day before you take the tour.