Today was the last full day of an exceptional week spent in the Enchanted Islands. We had a lovely experience with fantastic red-footed boobies and enjoyed a final swim with charismatic Galapagos sea lions. One of the best close encounters with nature will always be swimming with sea lions. We finished our expedition with a visit to one of the most beautiful beaches of the archipelago. It was a perfect ending to a dreamlike adventure in the Galapagos Islands.
4/22/2025
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National Geographic Gemini
Floreana Island
On board National Geographic Gemini , we started our day just after sunrise kayaking along Loberia Bay. It was a very special outing as we had sea lions join us close to our kayaks. There also were baby blacktip reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, and sea turtles. In the afternoon, we snorkeled with sea lions and then we visited Cormorant Point. We encountered more sea lions on the beach, blue-footed boobies along the coast, and flamingos in a lagoon behind the beach. To close Earth Day, we all watched the premiere of the documentary, Sea Lions of The Galapagos, by Disney. Certified Photo Instructor Ivan worked as a field assistant and photographer on the project, which made it a very special and personal event for our guests, especially after experiencing sea lions up close and hearing Ivan’s stories about the shooting of the film.
