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.
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.
