Isla San Jose and Puerto Gato
Our day started out perfectly with calm seas and clear skies. From afar, we could easily pick out the different layers of colored rock, the magnificent amphitheater of Punta Colorado. Located on the north east side of Isla San Jose, we planned to offer walks ashore and then cool off a little later with a refreshing dip or snorkel in the shallow clear water just off shore. A peak underwater revealed an abundance of life. The water was thick with the tiny crusty bodies of mysid shrimp. Streams of blue and gold snapper, goatfish and gray bar grunt flowed in and out of the creviced terrain below. Clouds of balloon fish broke apart as we approached, scattering within the mild current.
Later, as we motored northward towards the peninsula, we spotted numerous dark fins slicing through the surface of the water. A large group of common dolphins cavorted with the Sea Voyager and crisscrossed the bow, as they waited their turn to ride the pressure wave in front. Their streamlined and sleek muscular bodies streaked along side our ship effortlessly. Oh, to be able to swim like that!
We kept a sharp eye in all directions looking for opportunities to encounter anything unusual and unique. The sharply pointed dorsal fins of numerous marlin fish barely grazed the surface and then disappeared again. The waters around us remained flat with hardly a breeze stirring and allowed us to gaze into its depths unimpeded.
By late afternoon, we were ready to try something new and down came the anchor and the kayaks. The majority of our guests paddled away from the picturesque beach of Puerto Gato. The rocks here had a smooth finished texture and looked as though a potter had just created this work of art.
The crew of the Sea Voyager laid out a buffet complete with table cloths and a fully stocked bar. After partaking in skewers of fruit and blondies dripping with a sweet cream sauce, we were serenaded by guests and staff around the bonfire.
Our day started out perfectly with calm seas and clear skies. From afar, we could easily pick out the different layers of colored rock, the magnificent amphitheater of Punta Colorado. Located on the north east side of Isla San Jose, we planned to offer walks ashore and then cool off a little later with a refreshing dip or snorkel in the shallow clear water just off shore. A peak underwater revealed an abundance of life. The water was thick with the tiny crusty bodies of mysid shrimp. Streams of blue and gold snapper, goatfish and gray bar grunt flowed in and out of the creviced terrain below. Clouds of balloon fish broke apart as we approached, scattering within the mild current.
Later, as we motored northward towards the peninsula, we spotted numerous dark fins slicing through the surface of the water. A large group of common dolphins cavorted with the Sea Voyager and crisscrossed the bow, as they waited their turn to ride the pressure wave in front. Their streamlined and sleek muscular bodies streaked along side our ship effortlessly. Oh, to be able to swim like that!
We kept a sharp eye in all directions looking for opportunities to encounter anything unusual and unique. The sharply pointed dorsal fins of numerous marlin fish barely grazed the surface and then disappeared again. The waters around us remained flat with hardly a breeze stirring and allowed us to gaze into its depths unimpeded.
By late afternoon, we were ready to try something new and down came the anchor and the kayaks. The majority of our guests paddled away from the picturesque beach of Puerto Gato. The rocks here had a smooth finished texture and looked as though a potter had just created this work of art.
The crew of the Sea Voyager laid out a buffet complete with table cloths and a fully stocked bar. After partaking in skewers of fruit and blondies dripping with a sweet cream sauce, we were serenaded by guests and staff around the bonfire.
