When to Go on Dive Cruise in Galapagos?

[TravelingNinja]

I plan to go with Quasar Expeditions on a dive cruise that includes Wolf and Darwin Islands. There are very few dive operators who are authorized to take trips to these islands, so I want to make the most of this cruise. What is the best time of year to see the large sea creatures - whale sharks, hammerheads, giant manta rays, orcas, sperm whales, etc - that are in these areas?

[bruce-r]

You aren't likely to get much of a reply here. You're much more likely to get responses from divers who have been there if you post your question on the Diver to Diver Message Board or on http://www.scubaboard.com

[jimw]

The positive side, no or less wetsuit. It was during an El Nino event so the water temps were up anyway. The temps varied widely as I recall, something like 68-78F. And could change during a dive. We did not go to Wolf and Darwin. We were on a small 65ft liveaboard for a week. Very nice diving, a few Hammerheads, numerous Galapagos sharks, turtles, rays, I saw a Penguin even.

[TravelingNinja]

That's good to hear. I would love to see a penguin.