{"id":899,"date":"2021-05-02T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T17:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millennialroad.com\/?p=899"},"modified":"2021-05-16T17:58:28","modified_gmt":"2021-05-16T22:58:28","slug":"floreana-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millennialroad.com\/floreana-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Snorkeling Devil\u2019s Crown at Floreana Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Floreana
Day 7 of our 15-day Gal\u00e1pagos Cruise<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Floreana Island is well known as a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving, boasting beautiful coral reefs and thriving marine life. Interestingly enough, it was also the location of the first post office in the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wonders of Devil’s Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We spent the morning hiking at Punta Cormoran on Floreana Island on the seventh day of our cruise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an easy hike, we reached a lagoon filled with the largest flamingo population we saw during our entire trip. It was incredible. This was just the beginning of what would be an unforgettable day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Floreana<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon, we snorkeled at a spot called Devil’s Crown, which is considered one of the best snorkeling spots in the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, and for good reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devil’s Crown is an underwater volcanic crater with abundant wildlife living amongst the oasis of coral reef formations that shape the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Floreana<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As we pulled up to the snorkeling area, the panga was swaying heavily in the water. Waves were splashing violently into the massive boulders that protruded from the water around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The current was so strong in certain areas that swimming felt like losing an uphill battle. I was initially impressed with how well I was able to swim through it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I apparently got a little too eager because I ended up pulling a muscle in my neck while trying to swim against the current. I guess I’m not as young as I think anymore! Still, it was completely worth the snorkeling experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n