Isabela & Fernandina Islands

Love is in the air all over the archipelago. As the cold waters of the Humboldt Current begin to recede, the weather clears up and the skies are deep blue and brighter. Waiting for the first rains that still are some weeks ahead, we found big marine iguana groups in the island of Fernandina. We arrived there, after a soft and pleasant navigation from Punta Vicente Roca, located in the northwestern coast of Isabela Island, the largest in the Galápagos. We had already noticed the hot season stepping in, as most of our swimmers were reluctant to leave the water at due time, when it is usually the opposite. Snorkeling was spectacular. The worldwide endangered sea turtles were admired at a close range. The two flightless bird species of the Galápagos, the flightless cormorant and the Galápagos penguin, were observed during this snorkeling outing as well. One of our guests had the thrilling experience of a Galápagos penguin pecking at her mask! The whole day was filled with so many exciting events that we can hardly wait to continue with our expedition tomorrow.