With a very relaxing stroll in the morning at Espumilla Bay on the north side of Santiago, our day started. A pleasant snorkel and a dinghy ride followed at Bucaneer´s Cove. In the afternoon, we concluded a beautiful week onboard with a visit to the beach at Puerto Egas. We relaxed and took a walk along the coastline, checking on waders and fur sea lions.
Bernardo, known by his friends and family as Bernie, was born In the Andean city of Quito, located in the highlands of Ecuador. His grandfather, however, moved to the Galapagos Islands in the mid-70s, and worked as one of the first Naturalist Guides,...
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We have had an incredible expedition, and for our last full day we explored Santiago Island. This island is well known not only for its abundant wildlife, but also because it is one of the islands that British Naturalist Charles Darwin visited during his time in the Galapagos. In the morning, we could opt for a variety of water activities, such as kayaking, snorkeling, or a glass bottom Zodiac for non-snorkelers. The water was crystal clear, and the fish were colorful and abundant. Sea lions approached our guests while swimming, and the highlight was seeing whitetip reef sharks in the area. During the afternoon, we took our guests to explore the coastline of Egas Port where marine iguanas and colonies of sea lions were the attraction. We also enjoyed the black sand beach at this site and relaxed on our last afternoon in the Galapagos.
Today we explored the youngest region of the Galapagos Islands. Majestic volcanoes rise from the bottom of the sea to create this outstanding ecosystem that we can enjoy from different perspectives, observing its landscapes from National Geographic Islander II or from Zodiacs. On land and in the water, we encountered incredible naïve wildlife and landscapes. Walking on young volcanic rocks where sea lions and iguanas hang out is just unbelievable. Seabirds, like penguins and flightless cormorants, are found nowhere else on earth. Swimming with turtles and hundreds of fish is a fantastic experience. This is all part of what makes exploring the Galapagos Islands so amazing.
North Seymour is a jewel of an Island located right in the center of the Galapagos. The northeast side faces a very deep underwater trench and to the southwest, the shallow waters of the central part of the archipelago. Its location allows the traveler to see birds and fish that come from both areas. The Zodiac exploration today was exceptional, with many coastal and deep-sea birds resting on the rocky shores and fish of all sizes making an appearance, including mating mobula rays. In the afternoon, Rabida, the red island, welcomed us for snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking. In the evening, stargazing was the cherry on top of an amazing cake. Photos by Fernando Ortiz and Adriana Aguirre
