Galapagos island of Genovesa

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How can I reach Genovesa?

Genovesa is an uninhabited island and can only be visited in the company of an official nature guide. Due to the remote location, this is only possible on a cruise lasting several days. Warning, only a few ships have a license for Genovesa.

What can I do on Genovesa?

The island has two visitor sites for shore excursions, both of which offer excellent bird-watching opportunities. Darwin Bay Beach is accessed via a wetlanding, and the Prince Philippe Steps can be accessed from a dinghy. This second shore excursion also includes a beautiful vantage point over the volcano's ocean-filled caldera. Two marine sites promise cooling off and exciting underwater discoveries. Here you snorkel in the middle of a volcanic crater.

What animal sightings are likely?

The sighting of numerous red-footed boobies and frigate birds is typical for Genovesa. Many other bird species such as nazca boobies, fork-tailed gulls, red-billed tropical birds and Darwin's finches can be seen regularly. With a little luck you can spot the endemic diurnal short-eared owl on a tour of the lava fields of Prince Philipps Steps. Good binoculars can be an advantage here.

An encounter with Galapagos sea lions is likely at Darwin Bay Beach and you will find Galapagos fur seals on their resting rocks. Marine iguanas are the only reptiles on the island. Their small size, which is typical of Genovesa, requires a trained eye.

There is a realistic chance of meeting hammerhead sharks while snorkeling. Depending on the weather and time of year, however, it can get quite wavy in this area. The quieter snorkeling areas offer colorful fish, the opportunity to see sea turtles and, in spring, a chance for manta rays.

How can I book a tour to Genovesa?

Individual cruises also head for the remote island of Genovesa and have permission to land there. First look for ships for the north-west route and then find out exactly whether Genovesa is part of the excursion program of your dream cruise. AGE ™ has Genovesa at one Galapagos cruise with the motor sailer Samba besucht.

Where is Genovesa Island located?

Genovesa is an island in the Galapagos National Park. The Galapagos Archipelago is a two-hour flight from mainland Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Genovesa is located in the northeast of the Galapagos Archipelago, just behind the equator line. To reach the remote island, it takes around twelve hours to drive from Santa Cruz.