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This time of year is my absolute favorite. In the Galapagos, May and June are particularly delightful months. The seasons in Galapagos bring exciting changes: a refreshing breeze, shifting winds, and stunning celestial cloud formations.
On the Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise, we landed on Bartolome Island on a gorgeous afternoon, eager to observe the dolphins in Galapagos. This day’s sky was clear, so as soon as we arrived at Bartolome, we set out to find the highly sought-after Galapagos penguin, a well-known resident of the archipelago and a significant member of our BIG15 group of iconic species that just so happens to live right here on this stunning island.
A unique experience in the archipelago awaits us at our final destination on the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise itinerary via the Northern Galapagos Islands. The Santa Cruz II spends a full day exploring the delights of Genovesa Island in Galapagos, with its two breathtaking visitor sites because it’s such a pleasure.
Genovesa Island Birdwatching offers numerous fantastic hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. In addition to taking advantage of the many nearby tourist attractions, the Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise spends a full day on this island, where guests may enjoy fantastic birding opportunities on Genovesa Island, home to several of our famed BIG15 group.
Most guests begin their day early to get to the Santa Cruz II, and they quickly realize that the Galapagos Islands are worth the trip. Everyone’s journey usually starts in Quito at four or five in the morning. This allows them to get to the airport two hours before the trip and have breakfast.
In terms of providing our guests with the most experience possible while visiting this breathtaking and enchanted archipelago, we at Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise are always happy and privileged. Because of this, the staff of the Santa Cruz II is delighted and always willing to assist our visitors in learning about the islands and the magic that makes them possible.
The aircraft wheels lift off the tarmac, this is my flight back from Galapagos. Through the glass, I see the surrounding ocean’s turquoise blues suddenly giving way to parched terrain and patches of abstract cacti.
A Galapagos Experience Testimonial by Jill Johnsen: My name is Jill Jhonsen. I’m from Seattle, in the state of Washington, in America. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect from the vacation before I arrived (laughs). My dad and I are massive followers of Darwin, evolutionary theory, and science, so I wanted to hang out with him after seeing a few birds. There was a pilgrimage element about it.
Our Galapagos Islands journey on the Santa Cruz II voyage is concluding. During our visit to Cormorant Point, it seemed as though the cosmos was giving us a final farewell in the form of a brilliant sun and golden rays that enhanced the surrounding landscape.
We were on Santiago Island at sunrise, with the Monk Rock in front of us. It was the ideal day! Most visitors opted for snorkeling in addition to a quick panga trip.
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