Galapagos Islands Cruise

The Galapagos Islands highlights from 8 days aboard a yacht called Eden. You'll see giant tortoises, boobies (blue-footed, red-footed, nazca/masked), sea lions and fur seals, Galapagos penguins, herons, land and marine iguanas, lava lizards, waved albatross, and magnificent and great frigate birds. Read more on what to see and do in Ecuador.

Open Wide - Galapagos Islands
A waved albatross on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
One Happy Iguana - Galapagos Islands
The land iguanas of the Galapagos Islands look like a happy bunch. You can't help but smile right back at them. Taken on Santa Fe Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Tortoise Sizing - Galapagos Islands
You can see the difference in size between the male giant tortoise (on top) and the female (on bottom). This male was a bit confused and was mounting the wrong end. Taken in the highland of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Male Booby Whistle - Galapagos Islands
The male blue-footed booby sports a mating call that sounds like a fading whistle. It's much more pleasant than that of the female booby - hers is more like a crow. Taken on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Giant Tortoise Portrait - Galapagos Islands
A large, male giant tortoise almost smiles for the camera at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puorto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A Peek at the Eggs - Galapagos Islands
A nazca booby stretches its wings and allows us a peek at the two eggs below. Although both eggs may hatch, it is likely that only one will survive to be an adult. Taken on Genovesa Island in the Galapagos Islands. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
A Frigate All Alone - Galapagos Islands
A baby frigate bird on Genovesa Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Sea Lion Welcome - Galapagos Islands
A sea lion welcomes us to the beach on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Shedding Iguana Skin - Galapagos Islands
A marine iguana warms up in the early morning sun in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island. Looks like he's been shedding some skin, too. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Gringo Diego Smiles for the Camera - Galapagos Islands
Our guide told us this giant Espanola tortoise's name was Gringo Diego. Apparently, he was transplanted from a zoo in California back to his homeland (the Galapagos Islands) in 1977 to serve as a stud to help produce more tortoise babies. Taken at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Galapagos Hawk
The Galapagos hawk is the top predator in the Galapagos Islands. Taken on Espanola Island. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Sea Turtle Below - Galapagos Islands
Swimming with a sea turtle during one of our snorkeling trips in the Galapagos Islands. The grace of these creatures under water is impressive - they just sort of glide, even though they are really quite big. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Nazca Booby Walk - Galapagos Islands
A nazca booby takes a walk on Genovesa Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Iguana Nap - Galapagos Islands
A marine iguana takes a quick nap on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Speedy Galapagos Penguin
We were fortunate that the Galapagos penguins of Bartolome Island decided to jump in the water when we were snorkeling around. These guys are fast! Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Marine Iguanas - Galapagos Islands
A group of marine iguanas hang out on the pier in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island in the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador). Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Big Body, Small Head - Galapagos Islands
A male giant tortoise can weigh up to 250 kilos. This one is really is as big as he looks. Taken in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Shedding Iguana Skin - Galapagos Islands
A marine iguana warms up in the early morning sun in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz island. Looks like he's been shedding some skin, too. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Crying Booby Baby - Galapagos Islands
A red-footed booby baby cries out for its mother on Genovesa Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Male Sea Lion Blowing Bubbles - Galapagos Islands
A male sea lion blows bubbles and swims around us as we snorkel nearby. It's always wise to stay respectful of the male sea lions - they are more likely to bite in order to defend their territory than the females. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Asleep Sitting Up - Galapagos Islands
A sea lion is able to nap in almost any position on land, including sitting up. Taken at James Bay on Santiago Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Giant Tortoise on the Move - Galapagos Islands
Giant tortoises live in the wild in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Needless to say, they are slow movers. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Mailing a Parrot Fish - Galapagos Islands
Audrey mails a parrot fish to Prague at Post Office Bay on Floreana Island. The tradition is that everything posted here must be delivered by hand by other travelers. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Profile Booby Shot - Galapagos Islands
A blue-footed booby poses for the camera after we pay it $1. Taken on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Galapagos Fur Seal - Galapagos Islands
A fur seal takes a nap on the rocks at James Bay on Santiago Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Read more about our eight days in the Galapagos Islands. © www.uncorneredmarket.com