On our last full day exploring Galapagos on National Geographic Endeavour II, we visit San Cristobal Island in the eastern part of the archipelago. We started our day visiting Punta Pitt, which features many different tuff volcanoes that are eroding. In our walk through a shrubby area, we found red-footed boobies nesting and perching. After the hike, everybody got the opportunity to swim in a beautiful beach and snorkel in this fantastic bay. In the afternoon, we changed location to Cerro Brujo. Here, our guests enjoyed a white sand beach in the company of charismatics sea lions to finish off an amazing expedition.
6/12/2025
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National Geographic Endeavour II
Bartolomé and Sombrero Chino Islands
Warm ocean air and a colorful sunrise met us as we approached Bartolomé. Guests traveled by foot or Zodiac to experience the compacted ash landscape. On our first snorkeling excursion, we swam with diving penguins and sea creatures like whitetip and blacktip sharks, rays, and parrotfish. On the next snorkeling opportunity, we enjoyed seeing even more fish and sea stars! After lunch, we were back on the Zodiac for a third snorkeling opportunity. We dove in by Sombrero Chino. We spotted whitetip sharks, a school of fish, sea lions, pufferfish, and more. We ended the day by circumnavigating Sombrero Chino on Zodiac. We spotted more penguins. The community spirit that has developed over the week was evident as a Zodiac of guests serenaded Sarah on her birthday! Traveling to the Galapagos has made the world feel small. We have found common ground with guests and staff and made connections between our actions back home and the conservation of this beautiful archipelago. Written by Sarah Magnano and Robin Lockwood, Grosvenor Teacher Fellows
