Today, National Geographic Islander II arrived in the western realm of the Galápagos. Early in the morning, the ship circumnavigated Roca Redonda, a unique geological formation that hosts a large colony of seabirds due to the strong currents that bring nutrient-rich waters.
Later, we changed locations to Punta Vicente Roca, one of the most spectacular visitor sites in the Galápagos Islands. It consists of the remains of an eroded volcano, creating dramatic cliffs and underwater caves. The area is also a great place for birdwatching, with species like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and flightless cormorants commonly seen.
In the afternoon, we moved to Fernandina Island, famous for its dense colonies of marine iguanas, which bask in the sun along the lava rocks. This area showcases one of the most pristine environments in the Galápagos, as Fernandina is the youngest and most volcanically active island in the archipelago.
We had an extraordinary day of exploration in the Galápagos Islands.
