Advice on Diving inEcuador

...ain port of Guayaquil. Currents can be strong, so it’s not a destination for novice divers. For both the Galapagos and Machalilla, the dry season lasts from June to December, where water temperatures can be relatively cool – around 16-23C. On land the days are cooler and more overcast. However the months of July to October bring rougher seas, which mean difficult crossings to the Galapagos, and some challenges for diving. June to November is also whale shark season, a highlight for many divers. The wet season from January to June will give you warmer sea temperatures of 20-28C, and on land t...