Get up close and personal with the Mola Mola

Hammerheads at Gordon Rocks

Up close and personal with a Damselfish, diving in Galapagos

Spot the seahorse at Beagle Rocks

Diving Galapagos with Hammerhead sharks, Gordon Rocks

Green sea turtle at Gordon Rocks

November 18, 2023

The Best Dive Sites in the Galapagos

Join us discovering the best dive sites Galapagos has to offer. Ask Academy Bay Diving to organise your once in a lifetime dive trip to the Galapagos Islands. We won’t let you miss a thing!

Photo taken by Caroline Marmion

The Historical site, the Wall of tears in Isla Isabela. Amazing lookout over the coast

Lone flamingo at Loa Humedales (the wetlands( Isabela

Playa Alemanes (the german beach), a good choice close to town for a refreshing dip.

There is a beautiful tidal pool at the point in Tortuga Bay

Photo taken by Caroline Marmion

October 26, 2022

Best places to explore in, or near, the Galapagos

Don’t worry about your Free afternoons and free days. Visiting all of these amazing sites will keep you busy.

August 10, 2022

Which island in the Galapagos is the best to visit? [Updated 2023]

Which Island in the Galapagos is the Best to Visit? With 21 islands (18 main islands and three smaller ones) making up the Galapagos archipelago, you might wonder which island is the best to visit. As locals who live on Santa Cruz Island, we love to share our expertise to help visitors enjoy the best […]

December 6, 2021

Is Ecuador Safe to Travel?

Is Ecuador Safe To Travel? At Academy Bay Diving, we’re never surprised that travelers from across the globe want to come to the Galapagos Islands. They offer, after all, some of the most beautiful scenery and extraordinary wildlife you will ever encounter. However, reaching the Galapagos means flying out of Ecuador, and we’re often asked […]