The All-Inclusive 2023 Luxury Galápagos Islands Exploration

Sally Lightfoot Crab

The brightly coloured Sally Lightfoot crab is a common sight along the shores and beaches of most of the Galápagos Islands. They are rumoured to have been named after a Caribbean dancer, due to their extreme agility, jumping from rock to rock. Their striking colours make for a stunning appearance too. 

Blue-Footed Boobies

Blue-footed boobies are thought to take their name from the Spanish word “bobo”, meaning “stupid”, the term suited these clumsy and ungraceful creatures. During mating rituals, male boobies show off their blue feet with a high-stepped strut to prospective females that they want to partner with. The bluer the feet, the more attractive the mate.

Marine Iguana

Found only in the Galápagos Islands, these iconic iguanas are distinguishable by the white “wigs” of salt expelled from glands near their noses. They look fierce, but are actually gentle herbivores, surviving exclusively on underwater algae and seaweed. Their short snouts and razor-sharp teeth help them scrape algae off rocks.

Galápagos Sea Lion

The cute Galápagos Sea Lion is the most abundant marine mammal in the Archipelago and is often seen sleeping on the beaches or swimming close to shore. Their streamlined bodies make them very efficient swimmers and hunters, especially of sardines. If you’re lucky, you may get the chance to witness young pups chasing each other along the sand.

Galápagos Penguin

The Galápagos penguin is one of the smallest penguins in the world and is endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It is the most northerly occurring penguin species, nesting entirely in the tropics.