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Dive Center Silberstein

Av. Charles Darwin y Piqueros, Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
(+593 5) 2526277
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Ranked #7 of 19 attractions in Puerto Ayora
Type: Tours
Owner description: Dive with us into the spectacular and fascinating underwater world of the Galapagos Islands, one of the last natural paradises on earth. Discover... more » Owner description: Dive with us into the spectacular and fascinating underwater world of the Galapagos Islands, one of the last natural paradises on earth. Discover nature at its purest and most original form, while following the footsteps of Darwin. See what is seen only in dreams...Each and every dive site around the islands ranks among the best and most impressive destinations in the world. Diving with pelagic fish and large sea creatures gives divers one of the most spectacular experiences possible. Encounters with different species of sharks, mantas, rays, whale sharks, marine turtles and sea lions are typically seen on most dives. With some luck, dolphins, marine iguanas and penguins can also be seen underwater!To give guests from around the world the opportunity to dive in this "natural aquarium", Hotel Silberstein in Puerto Ayora opened this Dive Center in February 2006. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I did a few dives with Hotel Silberstein. The service was incredible, and the people are very cool. The boat is comfortable, and equipment was good as well. Food on the boat was great too! Alex was a great instructor, Johnny a great captain, Ronny a great divemaster. All in all a great experience and would reccomend it to anyone... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Dived Bartolome/Cousins, North Seymour and Gordon Rocks on consecutive days with Silberstein. Just as a comment on the diving - the sites are amazing and we saw Hammerheads at both North Seymour and Gordon Rocks as well as Pacific Green turtles, sea lions, white tips, rays and countless other fish at all sites. Would recommend. For Silberstein - Our instructor... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

For 4 days we were picked up and returned at our hotel and did 8 different dive sites. Our divemaster Alex was great, We saw the hammerheads, white tips and galapagos sharks as well as dove with the sea lions and manta rays. Great trip. Lunch and snack was served on boat. They took care of our equipment every day.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

Dived Gordon Rocks with Alex. It was a difficult dive for our experience level, but Alex made us feel safe the whole time. We saw hammerhead sharks and the mola mola sunfish! fantastic!

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Franfurt am Main
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

We did 3 day trips with Silberstein dive center during our Galapagos visit. As tourists were pretty scares on the island during our stay we were never more than 4 divers on a day trip, which means we had the undivided attention of the dive guide. They had good quality equipment as far as I could tell (Waterproof wet suits,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

After a bit of TA readings and based on availability, we went with Silberstein for two days of diving. We are two intermediate divers who wanted to go to Gordon Rocks. We dove with four other divers, Daniel our master. Check dive was good to get us all feeling good about our gear and for Daniel to see level of... More

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Goleta, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

I don't think diving gets better than this! Silberstein provided a great diving experience!! This was only my second dive after my Open Water course & it was unbelievable. Alex was very professional & provided the extra care & fear calming I needed being a beginner! We saw sea tortoises, sting rays, swam through a school of barracuda, saw hammerheads... More

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Vienna
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

After a less enchanting experience with another Puerto Ayora dive shop I went with Silberstein for a dive trip to Mosquera / Seymour North. The equipment was OK, the service around the diving itself was very good, the food... well, it's not a gourmet trip, is it? :-) But most importantly the guide Alex was very relaxed and experienced. He... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

The dive center gave us a great time and was very professional and safe. Unlike many operators they have an official license, so there is no chance of the police cutting your dive short.

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Hannover, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

It was the first time diving for me, so it was very important for me, to have someone by my side who would be kind, patient and experienced. What am I gonna say? It was the best environment to get to know the underwater world of Galápagos. I had a very friendly and patient diving teacher. We had a lot... More

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