Punta Cormorant and Floreana Island, 6/14/2021, National Geographic Endeavour II
Aboard the
National Geographic Endeavour II
Galápagos
Floreana Island has been severely impacted by introduced animal species since the early 1800s, a situation the Galapagos National Park has started addressing for about a decade and will continue until the eradication program is complete. We have already witnessed the positive impact on the islands because its recover has been amazingly well managed.
If we recount all the great experiences we had today, we would fill many pages. We are thrilled that the National Geographic Endeavour II is sailing in Galapagos once again. To finish our day, we had a spectacular sunset.
Walter was born in a very small town on the mainland of Ecuador. His first trip to the Galápagos was when he was 12 years old, visiting friends and aunt, who had moved to the islands. From the first moment he saw the Islands, he fell in love with the...
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Today was simply spectacular! We explored the westernmost area of the Galapagos for the first time during this expedition and it did not disappoint. We started early in the morning with an invigorating hike to Darwin’s Lake, and beyond. Not only was the view stunning, but various land birds were observed along the trail. There were also Zodiac rides offered along this breathtaking coast, looking for wildlife such as penguins and flightless cormorants. In the afternoon, bottlenose dolphins gave us an amazing show, jumping high in the air and flapping their tails. We continued exploring by Zodiac and found a flock of blue-footed boobies and more penguins, sea lions, and marine iguanas. It was another amazing day in paradise.
Floreana Island was amazing as always. It was a very active day, with excellent kayaking, snorkeling, and superb hikes to enjoy the flora and fauna. We learned about the ecosystems on the island and the conservation efforts happening in this beautiful archipelago. We had a blast today and look forward to more adventures exploring these magical islands.
Today we explored two of the most beautiful central islands of the Galapagos. We visited Rabida Island before breakfast and found sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and were so lucky to find flamingoes feeding in a beautiful brackish pond. We also had our first snorkeling excursion of the week. In the afternoon, we disembarked to explore the coast of Puerto Egas on Santiago Island. Here we observed marine iguanas resting along the rocky shores and many seabird species.