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Six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador, covering an area of 3,000,000 square miles, are 13 major islands: the Galapagos. Our cruises to these islands present one of the greatest shows on earth!
Isolation helps account for the magic of these islands and for their continued existence as a natural museum of flora and fauna found nowhere else on earth. Antarctic Fur Seals living on the equator, birds that swim but no longer fly, sunflowers that grow in the trees, are just some of a myriad of species that you will see.
Here, man can wander as an object of curiosity, for the wildlife is fearless. Mingle with sea lions, between tangles of marine iguanas climbing the cliffs while their land bound cousins bask in the sun. Enjoy watching the ritual mating dances of Blue-footed Boobies or the Galapagos Albatross. A Galapagos cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!. |
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| San Cristobal (Chatham): |
The oldest settlement in the islands and the port of entry.
a) Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock): A spectacular vertical rock rising almost 500 feet out of the ocean. Blue-footed Boobies, Masked Boobies and Frigate Birds.
b) Punta Pitt: Beautiful landscape, variety of plant and marine life. Red-footed Boobies, Masked Boobies, sea lions and vast sand beaches perfect for swimming. |
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| Hood Island (Española): |
The southernmost island and the only nesting site of the Waved Albatross. At Punta Suarez, see mockingbirds, Blue-footed and Masked Boobies, Darwin Finches, Galapagos Doves and Hawks, red and green marine iguanas, sea lions and the famous Blow Hole. |
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| Floreana (Charles): |
Punta Cormoran, more than 50 volcanic cones in an 80 mile area. Pink flamingos, clean water and interesting coral growth make this a perfect spot for snorkling. Post Office Bay, where 18th century whalers used a barrel as an unofficial mail drop. This custom continues today.Enormous pit craters, lava tunnels and the giant tortoises that roam freely. |
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| Plazas: |
A small, steep-clipped island with sea lions, land iguanas, Swallow-tailed gulls and Red-billed tropical birds. |
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| Santa Cruz (Indefatigable): |
Puerto Ayora, the largest community in the Galapagos Islands, home of the Charles Darwin Station where we can observe the tortoise research and breeding programs. |
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| North Seymour: |
Countless sea lions, magnificent Frigate Birds, who during mating season proudly display their red pouches, colonies of Blue-footed Boobies and Swallow-tailed Doves. |
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| Jervis (Rabida): |
Extraordinary red sand beaches, a bird-watchers delight where some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed Fly Catchers, Galapagos Hawks and brown pelicans. |
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| Tower (Genovesa): |
Truly a bird watcher's paradise. The volcanic sea cliff offer a prime breeding place for Frigate Birds, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Storm Petrels, tropical birds and Red-footed Boobies. |
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| Santa Fe (Barrington): |
Hike to an opuntia cactus forest. Endemic to land iguanas, Galapagos hawks and countless sea lions. |
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| Bartolome (Sullivan): |
Home of the famous landmark Pinnacle Rock. Visitors can climb almost 400 feet to a summit and enjoy the impressive panoramic view. There is also a chance to swim or snorkel and to observe the rare penguins of the Galapagos Islands. |
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Giant tortoises are characteristic of certain reptilian tropical island wildlife. They occur (some species are now extinct) in such places as Madagascar, the Seychelles, Mauritius, Réunion, the Galápagos Islands, Sulawesi, Timor, Flores and Java, often reaching enormous size — they can weigh as much as 300kg (or the weight of 3-4 grown men). |
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