Santa Fe and San Cristobal, 10/27/2023, National Geographic Endeavour II
Aboard the
National Geographic Endeavour II
Galápagos
Today was an exhilarating day of exploration. We started with a lovely walk in the morning among land iguanas and sea lions, followed by a hawk spotting and our last snorkel. In the afternoon we enjoyed a hearty lunch on board; then we visited Cerro Brujo beach where we got to hang out with sea lions for the last time of the trip.
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Today was our first day of exploration around the Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Endeavour II . In the morning we visited the Island of North Seymour, in the center of the archipelago. Here we enjoyed a walk to our first seabird colony, where we found frigatebirds courting and land iguanas feeding on the new growth of vegetation. In the afternoon we moved to the red island of Rabida. Here we started our snorkeling experience, with some guests going to the beach and others moving to the deeper water. There were sea lions, sharks, manta rays, and lots of tropical fish. At the end of the day we walked along the famous red sand beach to look for flamingos and blue-footed boobies. This is only the beginning of an exciting week ahead.
This was the final day of exploration on our cruise around the Galapagos Islands. By breakfast time this morning we dropped anchor at a volcanic island known as Genovesa. This island has the largest populations of seabirds in Galapagos, and it was perfect for a last stop. We visited the only two sites allowed by the national park: Prince Philip’s Steps and Darwin Bay. All day we encountered red-footed boobies and frigatebirds that are beginning their breeding cycle, using their red feet and their red gular pouches to impress the females of their own species. There was also a baby sea lion that was born just yesterday and still had the umbilical cord attached. When we went snorkeling for the final time, we found dozens of hammerhead sharks surrounded by colorful tropical fish and sea turtles. Our last day of exploration was a perfect way to show everyone this special place that they will treasure in their hearts.
Today we spent a lot of our day by the sea. In the morning we went for Zodiac rides along the shore, followed by an inland walk where we experienced the humid season. Afterward, we enjoyed a refreshing snorkeling excursion, exploring and looking for marine life. Our day ended with a wine tasting experience on the sky deck during sunset where we admired dolphins passing by National Geographic Endeavour II .
