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Nature walks Exploring the various islands by foot turns an experience into an adventure. You'll be heading ashore often and walking on trails that take you through a range of distinct ecosystems. Imagine walking amid the silvery palo santo trees, with their delicate incense scent, on North Seymour; watching giant tortoises lumber through the undergrowth on Santa Cruz; or walking to view the sea lion colony on Santa Fé. Our small boats Our small boats (RIBs) allow you to land on beaches and terrain that would otherwise be too rugged for larger vessels to get close to. They're great for wildlife watching, so we'll be on the lookout for marine life as we head to and from the ship. And ride in our glass- bottomed boat and observe marine life and reefs from above—it's like snorkeling without getting in the water! Snorkeling What could be better than drifting over a colorful reef and seeing the amazing marine life illuminated in the crystal- clear waters? We have all the snorkeling gear you need for an amazing experience, and our expert Expedition Team will bring you to amazing places, where you'll have the chance to see easygoing turtles, colorful fish, diving marine iguanas, and sea lions performing underwater acrobatics. (Complimentary wet suit rental for suite guests.) aor Lectures and talks The Expedition Team members have many years of experience exploring the Galapagos Islands. They'll give in-depth lectures on a variety of topics to enhance your experience and make the most of our visit to the fascinating Galapagos. The subjects discussed will be specific to where you are on your cruise, and you'll learn about the creation of the Galapagos Islands, their remarkable wildlife, how it influenced Charles Darwin, and current conservation efforts. Conservation and research centers The Galapagos Islands are the focus for global conservation and research efforts. We'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, where over 200 scientists and volunteers are engaged in projects to boost biodiversity. You'll see baby tortoises, called hatchlings, being reared in incubation pens, and learn about other inspiring and successful conservation projects. On San Cristobal, a forest doubles as a tortoise reserve. Here you'll see these gentle giants in their natural habitat. TCOIAUIUN VIEIEL ILI S DARWIN Wildlife watching Your expedition cruise in the Galapagos Islands will actually be one continuous wildlife-watching experience. Because animals here evolved without many predators, they have no fear of humans, meaning you can get closer to witness—and photograph—them lazing around on the beaches and volcanic rocks, or, in the case of giant tortoises, ambling peacefully along. But we'll also be on the lookout for faster-moving creatures, such as dolphins, reef sharks, and Galapagos Hawks.
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