潜点: Cape Douglas

关于 Cape Douglas

Cape Douglas offers a truly distinctive dive experience on the northwestern side of Fernandina Island in the Galápagos archipelago. Fernandina stands as one of the planet's most pristine environments, hosting an active shield volcano and remaining free from invasive species, which has fostered remarkable evolutionary adaptations among its wildlife. The dive site features a volcanic seabed characterized by rocky outcrops, with depths extending up to approximately 33 meters. While the deeper sections are home to species like red-lipped batfish and seahorses, the primary focus for many divers is the shallower waters, between 5 and 10 meters, where the iconic marine iguanas are frequently encountered. Divers typically explore different areas across two dives, allowing for observation of both the deeper benthic life and the unique shoreline inhabitants. This location is celebrated not for large pelagic encounters, but for its unparalleled opportunity to witness endemic species found nowhere else. You can expect to observe marine iguanas grazing on algae underwater, flightless cormorants hunting, and Galápagos penguins. Sea lions, fur seals, and sea turtles are also common sightings, making for a fascinating display of adapted marine life. Diving here often involves a tender drop-off, with guides timing dives to maximize encounters with marine iguanas. While currents are generally moderate, surge can be present in shallower zones. The water is notably cooler than other Galápagos sites, and good buoyancy control is essential to navigate the varied topography and respect the delicate ecosystem.

潜点资料: Cape Douglas

深度

5–33 m

水流

强

入水方式

船宿或日间船

等级

高级

潜水类型

珊瑚礁, 放流

地区 / 港口

加拉帕戈斯

坐标

0.0827° S, 91.6420° W

条件与水流

道格拉斯角的水流通常为中等强度，但情况可能会有波动。潜水员应为可能出现的涌做好准备，尤其是在海鬣蜥觅食的浅水区。虽然这里的水流通常不像外围岛屿那样强，但对水流动态有深入的了解和出色的浮力控制，对于在多样的水下环境中穿行和不受干扰地观察独特动物群至关重要。水温明显更低，通常需要额外的保暖措施。能见度通常在 12 到 20 米之间，但会因富含营养物质的水流涌入而变化，因此这种体验最适合能适应多变条件和较冷水温的进阶潜水员。 导潜通常将这里的水流评定为强水流。 这里的潜水剖面通常在5到33米之间，因此请根据潜点较深的部分规划你的气量和免减压极限。 通常会将其简报为适合高级级别潜水员的潜水。 这里可以从船宿船或日潜船潜水，具体取决于你行程的起点。 由于水流可能迅速增强，因此放流潜水、水面浮标和紧密的团队是这里的标准做法，船员的简报始终优先于任何一般性描述。

潜Cape Douglas的船宿

这些船宿在部分行程中可能前往Cape Douglas，具体潜点取决于出发日期、天气与海况。

Galapagos Aggressor III

加拉帕戈斯

16 位客人30.5 m

$913/天

Galapagos Sky

加拉帕戈斯

16 位客人

$937/天

Galapagos Master

加拉帕戈斯

16 位客人

$669/天

Humboldt Explorer

加拉帕戈斯

16 位客人

$612/天

Tiburon Explorer

加拉帕戈斯

16 位客人

$924/天

Calipso

加拉帕戈斯

16 位客人

$819/天