On our last full day exploring the Galapagos Islands, we visited San Cristobal Island. We started our day at Punta Pitt, the easternmost point of the archipelago. We observed eroding tuff volcanos. On our walk through the shrubby area, we found red-footed boobies nesting, perching, and resting together. After the hike, everybody enjoyed the opportunity to swim, explore the beautiful beach, and snorkel in the fantastic bay. In the afternoon, we changed locations to Cerro Brujo. Guests enjoyed the white sand beach with the company of charismatic sea lions. What a great finish to an amazing expedition of the Galapagos Islands.
8/1/2024
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Santiago Island
Last night, our officers repositioned our ship to Santiago Island and our next visitor site Buccaneer Cove. Today is our last full day in the Galapagos. Early in the morning, we chose to go kayaking before breakfast. Later, we took a glass-bottom boat ride and went snorkeling along the shores, where we saw sharks, sea lions, and various kinds of fish. Later, we navigated to our next destination on the western side called Puerto Egas. Here, we stayed at the beach and swam or just enjoyed the premises. Some of the guests opted for a walk on this visitor site for about a mile and a half searching for fur seals, iguanas, sea lions, and waders, like the American oystercatcher, blue-footed boobies, and many more. We got back onboard ready for our captain’s farewell cocktail as we navigated to our next destination. Safe travels and return soon, my dear guests.