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Santa Cruz II's guests hiking on Isabela Island.
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How does the Santa Cruz II give back to the local Galapagos community?

Published on September 4, 2018
People that inhabit the Galapagos archipelago live, for the most part, off of the (highly...
User Avatar Written by: Martín Barreiro
View of the overwhelming eruption of Sierra Negra Volcano.
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Sierra Negra’s Volcanic Eruption: Bright, red skies ahead!

Published on July 13, 2018
Last night, it surprised us again. Burning fire painted the sky with every possible shade...
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Galapagos giant tortoise eating.
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Galapago or Galapagos? The Origin of the Name behind the Enchanted Isles

Published on March 7, 2018
The Enchanted Isles, officially known as the Galapagos [plural] Islands are a group of islands...
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Santa Cruz's guests and guides rescuing a turtle.
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Galapagos Rescue Moment aboard the Santa Cruz II: Saving the Islands, One Sea Turtle at a Time!

Published on February 23, 2018
A Galapagos rescue moment that we recently had managed to be an incredibly amazing and...
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North Seymour, Galapagos Islands.
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A New Galapagos Adventure Aboard the Santa Cruz II

Published on February 9, 2018
It’s always exciting to start something new. Even more exciting to start a new Galapagos...
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Galapagos Naturalist Guides.
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Top Wow Moments in Galapagos Aboard the Santa Cruz II for 2018

Published on December 29, 2017
In the Galapagos Islands, practically every moment is a wow moment. Life and landscapes are...
User Avatar Written by: Nathalie Moeller
Sunset at Kicker Rock in Glapagos.
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Top 5 Reasons Why the Galapagos Must be Protected

Published on November 10, 2017
The Galapagos Islands, famous for harboring unique lifeforms, have earned their place on the map...
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A wild cat found on Isabela Island.
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“What! Where?!” – A Collection of Unusual Moments in the Galapagos Islands

Published on November 8, 2017
In spite of the Galapagos Islands being a wild place, we as guides and photographers...
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Sea lion resting on the sand and visitors exploring Galapagos.
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Social Responsibility and Conservation Efforts in Galapagos

Published on October 24, 2017
When it comes to social responsibility and conservation efforts in Galapagos, Metropolitan Touring has been...
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Guests in Galapagos spotting wildlife.
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Visitor Impact on the Galapagos Environment: How Big Is It?

Published on October 18, 2017
Short answer: Virtually zero. When it comes to a UNESCO World Heritage Site as magnificent...
User Avatar Written by: Christopher Klassen