Today was our last full day exploring the Enchanted Islands, and what an extraordinary day it was. We began with an uphill hike at Punta Pitt to look for red- and blue-footed boobies. Today was also our last snorkel, and we were accompanied by playful sea lions. To finish the day, we landed on Cerro Brujo, a white sand beach with turquoise waters full of Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. The golden hour made everything more beautiful.
5/12/2025
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Floreana Island
We started our day early at Punta Cormorant just as the sun came up. Nearby, the rocky outline of Devil’s Crown stood out in the distance. As we landed, sea lions were waiting on the beach, giving us a lively start to the morning. During our walk, we visited a large brackish lagoon that’s known for attracting flamingos. We were lucky to see a few of them, which can be rare depending on the season. The highlight of the day was snorkeling at Champion Islet. The water was calm and clear, and we saw a wide variety of marine life. Sea lions swam nearby, and we spotted plenty of colorful fish. In the afternoon, we went kayaking in a quiet, protected area, sharing the space with sea turtles and rays. We finished the day at Floreana Island’s Post Office Barrel where we joined the tradition of leaving and/or taking a postcard for hand delivery upon our return home. A beautiful sunset ended the day.
