Isabela and Fernandina Islands
Today we reached the western area of Galápagos and we enjoyed an incredible spectacle around one of the most beautiful places on earth, as it is “Roca Redonda,” covered by hundreds of seabirds hovering around this unusual volcanic formation.
We continued towards Isabela Island and after crossing the Equator line we were engulfed by a very thick cloud of mist. This kind of unexpected fog gave origin to some legends about this archipelago, which used to be better known as “Las Encantadas” (The Enchanted islands). Many old sailors thought that the islands moved, floating away and disappearing behind the clouds as vessels approached them. They are still enchanted because of the marvelous creatures and volcanoes found among them.
Later in the morning, we went on a Zodiac cruise along Punta Vicente Roca with the company of some bottlenose dolphins, ocean sunfish, Galápagos sea lions, Galápagos fur seals and the many Pacific green sea turtles that make this place so special.
After we returned to our ship, some of our guests went for a wonderful snorkeling outing where many experienced the company of sea turtles, octopus and big schools of Peruvian grunts and Creole fish.
We left this wonderful location and as we were sailing in Bolivar’s channel, we were surprised by a male sperm whale logging in the surface of the water; it was very relaxed and did let us approach. This is a very rare encounter for Galápagos.
During the walk this afternoon on Punta Espinoza we found many marine iguanas sun bathing and stress-free, since the mating and nesting seasons are over. Some Sally light-foot crabs were mating, while some Galápagos flightless cormorants, like this one, observed them. We came aboard for our evening recaps, and enjoyed our time together.
Today we reached the western area of Galápagos and we enjoyed an incredible spectacle around one of the most beautiful places on earth, as it is “Roca Redonda,” covered by hundreds of seabirds hovering around this unusual volcanic formation.
We continued towards Isabela Island and after crossing the Equator line we were engulfed by a very thick cloud of mist. This kind of unexpected fog gave origin to some legends about this archipelago, which used to be better known as “Las Encantadas” (The Enchanted islands). Many old sailors thought that the islands moved, floating away and disappearing behind the clouds as vessels approached them. They are still enchanted because of the marvelous creatures and volcanoes found among them.
Later in the morning, we went on a Zodiac cruise along Punta Vicente Roca with the company of some bottlenose dolphins, ocean sunfish, Galápagos sea lions, Galápagos fur seals and the many Pacific green sea turtles that make this place so special.
After we returned to our ship, some of our guests went for a wonderful snorkeling outing where many experienced the company of sea turtles, octopus and big schools of Peruvian grunts and Creole fish.
We left this wonderful location and as we were sailing in Bolivar’s channel, we were surprised by a male sperm whale logging in the surface of the water; it was very relaxed and did let us approach. This is a very rare encounter for Galápagos.
During the walk this afternoon on Punta Espinoza we found many marine iguanas sun bathing and stress-free, since the mating and nesting seasons are over. Some Sally light-foot crabs were mating, while some Galápagos flightless cormorants, like this one, observed them. We came aboard for our evening recaps, and enjoyed our time together.
