Today was a superb day. We had a lot of fun in the water as well as on land. We kayaked early in the morning to appreciate the beauty of Post Office Bay and the surrounding wildlife. Here we also had the opportunity to be part of a Galapagos tradition dating back to the 18th century: the mailing and delivering of letters from this bay to the world. Later we went snorkeling where the curious sea lions entertained our guests with all their playfulness. The magic continued in the afternoon when we observed a flamboyance of thirty flamingos, the cuteness of some baby blue-footed boobies, and the breathtaking landscapes of this lovely island, Floreana.
6/19/2025
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National Geographic Islander II
Santiago Island
We started our expedition at Buccaneer Cove early in the morning. We had an amazing opportunity to see a unique geological formation known as the Monk, which resembles a praying monk, alongside another formation known as the Elephant. This provided an excellent opportunity to fully appreciate the dramatic geological landscape of Santiago Island. Our first activity was kayaking early in the morning. We enjoyed the calm ocean while observing seabirds such as pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and brown noddies. We watched the noddies steal some small sardines from a pelican’s beak as it plunged into the water. Later in the morning, we snorkeled along the cliffs of Buccaneer Cove, where we watched several species of Galapagos fish, including Moorish idols, sea cucumbers, and creole-fish, among other charismatic marine creatures living in the Marine Reserve of the Galapagos. In the afternoon, we visited Puerto Egas, known for fur seals, marine iguanas, and land iguanas. Galapagos sea lions swam gracefully along the beach while guests enjoyed snorkeling. Another group went for a hike where they were they saw fur seals swimming by the grotto formations. As the tide was going out, shorebirds actively searched for food in the tidepools. This day was truly special, as it revealed the secret life of creatures found nowhere else on planet Earth.
