Gorgona Island vs Abrolhos Marine Park — Dive Destination Comparison

Gorgona Island (Colombia) scores 61.1/100 vs Abrolhos Marine Park's 61.0/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Gorgona Island for reef diving with 8–20m visibility. Choose Abrolhos Marine Park for reef diving at ~$120/dive.

Last updated: 2026-07-22

Side-by-side comparison

MetricGorgona IslandAbrolhos Marine Park
OkToDive Score61.1/10061.0/100
CountryColombiaBrazil
Visibility8--20m8--20m
Water temp24--28 C22--28 C
Max depth35m25m
Currentmoderatemoderate
Cost per 2-tank dive$110$120
Budget tiermid rangemid range
Best monthsJuly, August, SeptemberJuly, August, September
Dive typesreef, wall, pelagicreef, wall
Min certificationAdvanced Open WaterOpen Water
Key specieshumpback whale, whale shark, hammerhead sharkhumpback whale, brain coral (endemic), nurse shark
Google rating4.6 (55 reviews)4.6 (95 reviews)

Which should you choose?

Choose Gorgona Island when...

  • + Divers who prioritize reef diving
  • + Anyone visiting South America for the first time
  • + Groups seeking 10+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You don't have Advanced certification
  • - You need shore access — this is boat-only

Choose Abrolhos Marine Park when...

  • + Divers who prioritize reef diving
  • + Anyone visiting South America for the first time
  • + Groups seeking 12+ named dive sites in one area

Skip if

  • - You prefer uncrowded sites and this has 12+ named spots drawing traffic
  • - You need shore access — this is boat-only

Bottom line

Gorgona Island wins on overall score (61.1 vs 61.0), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Gorgona Island is more affordable ($110 vs $120/dive). Abrolhos Marine Park has better peak visibility (20m vs 20m).