Galapagos Odyssey Yacht

Nesting season for the Galapagos dove reaches its highest point
On Floreana Island the greater flamingos start to nest
Masked boobies on Hood are at the end of their nesting season
The water reaches it highest temperature of 25C (77F). This temperature remains constant until April
Several penguins are seen on Bartolome Island
Marine iguanas nest on Santa Cruz Island

Marine iguanas nest on Fernandina
Wet landing can be a challenge at places like Puerto Egas, Gardner Bay and Bartolome
The rainy season reaches its highest pointy (not necessarily means that rains all day)
Snorkeling can be done for longer periods due to the water temperatures
The air temperature can rise up to 30C (86F). Humidity is high
Around mid-march is the beginning of summer time and marks the arrival of the waved albatross on Española

Green sea turtles eggs begin to hatch
Good visibility under water while snorkeling
Massive arrival of the waved albatross on Española
One of the best months in Galapagos due to its weather, water temperature and wildlife
End of the breeding season of the giant tortoises
Eggs of land-iguanas start to hatch on Isabela
The rain season end, but the islands stay green

One of the best months in Galapagos due to its weather, water temperature and wildlife
Water begins to get colder by mid-may
Waved albatrosses on Española start to lay their eggs
North Seymour's blue-footed boobies start their breeding season
Sea turtles are still breeding on Gardner Bay and Punta Cormorant
The Palo Santo trees start to lose their leaves

Southern migrants have started their journey to the North. Galapagos is a resting place for such birds. Some cetaceans follow the same patron
Currents become stronger. The seas are wilder with bigger waves
Beginning of the "garua" season (intermittent rains)
Giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island migrate from the highlands to the lowlands looking for the best places for their nests
Many red pouches of great male frigate birds are seen on North Seymour
Some groups of humpback whales that migrate to the equator along the coasts of Ecuador can reach Galapagos
Clouds begin forming on the mayor Islands

Water temperature does not pass 21c (68F)
Seabirds are very active (breeding), especially the blue-footed boobies on Española
"Cetaceans" (whales & dolphins) are seen more often, especially at the West coast of Isabela
Cormorants show marvellous mating rituals on Fernandina
Lava lizards start with their mating rituals until November
Great month to see the four stages of the nesting of the Blue-footed boobies: eggs, chicks, juveniles and sub-adults

Migrating coastal birds begin to arrive and stay on the island
The "popping" season (birth) of the sea lions starts, especially on the Western and Central Islands
Galapagos hawks mate on Española and Santiago (James)
Giant tortoises return to the highlands of Santa Cruz after nesting
Masked boobies and Swallow-tailed gulls nest on Genovesa Island
The temperature of the ocean drops to 18C (64F)
Oceans are quite unpredictable; currents are at their strongest level

Most seabirds stay quite active on their nesting places
The air temperature reaches its lowest points (19C-66F)
Galapagos penguins show remarkable activity on Bartolome
Swimmers on Bartolome can enjoy the penguins swimming around them
The highest point of the cold season
Sea lions are very active. Females have reached the estrus stage and because of this males are constantly barking and fighting

Giant Tortoises are still laying eggs
Blue-footed boobies raise their chicks on Española and Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Lava herons start to nest until March
The Galapagos sea lions begin their mating period
Sunrises can be very beautiful after the garua covers several locations of the Western volcanoes
Days are not always sunny. Garua can be expected at most of the locations, except for the Western Islands where the days start foggy but after a couple of hours the sun takes over
The summits are clear, but low hanging haze covers the coastal lines

In general great weather because of the transition of one season to another. The birth of young sea lions is still happening
Sea lions are sexually active on the Eastern part of the Archipelago
"Band-rumped storm petrels" start their second nesting period
Seas are calm. The temperature of the water rises slowly
Good visibility under water for snorkeling
The young sea lions (especially on Champion Islet) play aqua-aerobics next to the snorkelers
Some types of jellyfish can be seen around the islands. The "genus Physalia" is generally seen floating around Gardner and Tortuga Islets

Galapagos Calendar of Natural Events