Santiago Island: Sombrero Chino

Sunrise: 0554; High Tide: 1217 5.6 ft/1.7m
Sunset: 1759; Low Tide: 0550, 2.3 ft/0.7m

Today we sail for the fourth largest of the Galápagos Islands, Santiago (also known as James and San Salvador), and the morning will find us anchored close to Sombrrero Chino, which translates to “Chinese Hat”, and the Bainbridge Islets. These are interesting small volcanoes, probably formed when the sea level was lower, as parasitic cones of Santiago Island. We spend time kayaking, stretching, cruising in Zodiacs, Glass bottom boat riding, and deep-water snorkeling against the backdrop of a stark landscape born of fire, home to Galapagos sea lions, Galapagos penguins, and shore birds.Read more