We started our day with a nice and calm pre-breakfast walk along Espumilla Beach. After breakfast, we had the option of snorkeling, kayaking, or cruising in a glass-bottom boat. In each of those activities, wildlife surrounded us. For lunch, the galley staff of the National Geographic Endeavour II surprised us with a traditional Ecuadorian feast. The crew wore traditional Panama hats and hand-painted t-shirts, and we all enjoyed the colorful and tasty event, which was followed by an amazing natural history walk along Puerto Egas in the afternoon. It was a full day of activities, but the surprises were not over. Our busy galley team organized a BBQ dinner on the sky deck. What a treat to dine under a sky full of stars!
11/17/2024
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National Geographic Endeavour II
North Seymour and Rábida Islands
In the morning, we visited North Seymour Island where we enjoyed an unforgettable wildlife encounter. During our walk, we observed numerous great and magnificent frigatebirds nesting in the trees and shrubs, while blue-footed boobies nested on the ground. Along the trail, land iguanas roamed freely while feeding on cacti, completely unbothered by our presence and allowing our guests to observe them up close—a truly memorable experience. In the afternoon, we arrived at Rábida Island. From a distance, the island’s striking red color was visible, a result of the iron in the lava oxidized by the salty water. At Rábida, we offered snorkeling from the beach. Playful sea lions swam close to us, almost inviting us to join their games, and in deeper waters, colorful fish captivated our guests. After snorkeling, we returned on board and later headed back to the beach at 5 PM. Just a few steps from the landing site, we encountered many flamingos walking gracefully near us in a lagoon that has been their habitat for years. It was fascinating to watch them feed on small crustaceans while listening to their distinctive calls. Just before sunset, we returned to National Geographic Endeavour II feeling a little tired but thrilled after experiencing such a magnificent day in the Galápagos Islands.
