We began our day with a very early morning walk on Espumilla Beach. Loads of boobies and a bunch of hawks showed up to welcome us to this big island with very rocky ecosystems. After breakfast we snorkeled with reef fish and a few sea lion pups; after that it was time for our lovely Galapagos Lunch. In the afternoon we visited Puerto Egas, where we enjoyed our last chance to hang out with sea lions and iguanas on this trip.
5/12/2025
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National Geographic Endeavour II
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.
