Devil’s Crown – Galapagos Islands

Devil’s Crown is great to visit all year around, and the underwater life is always colorful and fascinating. The wildlife differs little between the seasons, so are likely to enjoy a very interesting visit whenever you go.

It is worth noting however, that the seas can sometimes be rougher during the cooler season, between the months of July to December. In particular, the seas are at their greatest chance of being roughest between September and October. This is likely to make snorkeling a little harder during these months, and the water is also colder in the cooler season (take or hire a wetsuit perhaps). On the other hand, there are some advantages to going in the cooler season in that the marine life does tend to be richer, due to the Humboldt current that arrives in the Galapagos Islands during these months. Yet the waters tend to be not quite so clear during these months as in the warmer season due to the currents.

The snorkeling at Devil’s Crown revels an exciting array of marine life. To start with, there are a lot of reef fish, which make snorkeling here a bright and colorful experience. Some of the types of fish that you might see include Surgeonfish, Parrotfish, King Angelfish, wrasses and the Moorish Idol fish. If you scan the depths and can see the bottom you may catch sight of a sea star. Occasionally sea lions will swim in the water with snorkelers, so watch out for that – it can be a really fun experience.

Other exciting underwater life to keep a look out for include sea turtles, white tipped reef sharks, manta rays, spotted eagle rays, or even hammerhead sharks. While you might not see all of these amazing creatures on every trip to Devil’s Crown, this snorkeling spot does not usually disappoint visitors, and it is often possible to see a variety of creatures going about their lives under the water.