Today, we visited two incredible islands in the Galapagos, North Seymour in the morning and Rábida in the afternoon. After breakfast, we disembarked on North Seymour where we saw several great and magnificent frigatebirds perched in trees and shrubs; most were juveniles waiting to be fed. Notably, the frigatebird has the longest parental dependency of any Galapagos seabird. The island’s flat, rocky terrain is home to Galapagos land iguanas and blue-footed boobies, and we observed many along the trail.
In the afternoon, we sailed aboard National Geographic Islander II to Rábida Island. The island’s red hue, caused by iron oxidation, contrasted beautifully with the greenery and blue sky. We began with a snorkeling session, where our guests enjoyed the playful sea lions and colorful fish. After snorkeling, we returned to the ship for the next activities. Some guests chose kayaking, while others explored the island to spot flamingos nesting behind the beach.
As the sun set, we returned to the ship with unforgettable memories of the day.
