Los Lobos Island off the coast San Cristobal

On the day of debarkation we had one final dingy ride to observe the inhabitants of Los Lobas Island off the coast of San Cristobal. We did this early in the morning (before breakfast) to catch the animals especially active and to watch the sunrise over San Cristobal Island.

The name of this island means "Sea Lion Island." This appropriately named island is ripe with noisy, frolicking, jolly sea lions who will welcome you to their home with open, well, fins. This island also offers great snorkeling opportunities as well as the chance to see blue-footed and Nazca boobies.

So many sea lions!

The entire island was packed with sea lions

The dominant male trying to keep track of his flock

Nazca Boobies

Our friend, the blue footed boobie

Our last approach to Natural Paradise