Category: Galapagos Wildlife

Check out what endemic and unique wildlife you’ll find aboard Yacht La Pinta. Get close to great fauna such as Albatrosses, Tortoises, Iguanas and more!

Galapagos Activities | < 1 MIN READ

What fish can you see while snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands?

Published on October 17, 2019

The surrounding Galapagos waters are literally teeming with hundreds of species of marine life. One...

Written by: Christopher Klassen

Galapagos Tips & Information | < 1 MIN READ

What are the best birds to see in the Galapagos?

Published on October 15, 2019

There are a grand total of 56 native species of birds in the Galapagos that...

Written by: Christopher Klassen

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

La Pinta Expedition Journal: Sally Lightfoot Crab in Galapagos Found Eating an Unusual Meal!

Published on May 23, 2018

For a person who has very little knowledge about marine biology, it is easy to...

Written by: Marcelo Izquierdo

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

6 Extraordinary Ways in Which Animal Mothers Care for Their Young in the Galapagos

Published on May 8, 2018

In honor of this year’s Mother’s Day, Yacht La Pinta would like to take a...

Written by: Christopher Klassen

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

La Pinta Expedition Journal: Santa Fe Island in Galapagos – Sharks vs Sea Lions!

Published on April 23, 2018

Today’s visit was a walk on the beautiful beaches and trails over on Santa Fe...

Written by: Marcelo Izquierdo

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

Do any species migrate from the Galapagos Islands?

Published on April 19, 2018

When it comes to seasons in the tropics, most of us were taught that there...

Written by: Francisco Dousdebes

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

The Long Goodbye: End of Fledging Season for Galapagos Albatrosses

Published on December 5, 2017

The end of fledging season for Galapagos albatrosses is nigh, and with it comes the...

Written by: Christopher Klassen

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

Orcas and Dolphins in Galapagos (TURSIOPS vs. ORCINUS): A Galapagos WOW Moment – Survival Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This!

Published on October 26, 2017

Wild Stories from the Middle of King Neptune’s Domain On my recent trip aboard Yacht...

Written by: Francisco Dousdebes

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

Beautiful Giants – Whales in the Galapagos

Published on August 30, 2017

When Cetaceans Return to the Galapagos – Whales & Dolphins Back at Tropical Latitudes Every...

Written by: Francisco Dousdebes

Galapagos Wildlife | < 1 MIN READ

Galapagos Sea Lion Pupping Season Begins!

Published on August 7, 2017

August is starting and, in the Galapagos, wildlife goes on uninterrupted. Such is the case...

Written by: Nathalie Moeller