Galapagos 3mm or 7mm suit???

[tricoti]

I'm going to the Galapagos in a few weeks and wondering if anyone recommends me to bring my 3mm or 7mm wetsuit? I will be doing 4 dives and snorkeling twice/day for my class and I have to choose which suit to bring. What about a hood? Do they allow gloves?

THANKS!

 

[NTSilver]

I have never personally been to Galapagos, but if you do a search on Galapagos trip reports I think you will see that the water is pretty cold. I believe it's in the mid 60's in the lower islands and low 70's at Wolf and Darwin. I think 7mm with gloves and hood. Also, due to the currents it is probably advisable to always wear gloves in case you need to hold on for dear life.

 

[DiverLS]

I've been to the Galapagos islands. Pack the 7mm, hood and gloves. There are two or three deep currents the upwell at the Galapagos making the water cooler. When I went I dove dry. Have a great time and I hope you get to Wolf and Darwin, there's a Hammerhead cleaning station at Darwin's arch.