This was the last full day of a fantastic expedition. We visited Genovesa Island, a bird sanctuary located far north in the archipelago. It was a day filled with activities, hikes along Nazca, and red-footed boobies and great frigatebirds. We spotted short-eared owls as they hunted on the trail. Our last snorkeling opportunity featured large schools of parrotfish, wrasses, Moorish idols, and more! Kayaking in the protected waters of the caldera was a joy! With so many unique experiences and the opportunity to make such memories, this was indeed the trip of a lifetime!
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.
