Isla Danzante & Isla del Carmen
Isla Danzante means “Dancer,” and apparently it was named by the Spanish explorers after they saw natives dancing as they approached. We spent the morning kayaking through its turquoise shoreline and immersed ourselves into the crystal clear underwater world. To end the morning, we rode the “banana boat” as our chief mate towed it with a Zodiac.
The Sea Voyager repositioned to the northern end of Isla del Carmen to a scenic landing called “Arroyo Blanco Norte.” On the way, several bottlenose dolphins joined us to play with our bow wave. The seas were flat calm and the conditions ideal for snorkeling one more time and kayaking. We spent most of the day enjoying the ocean. Snorkeling into the caves was one of the highlights of the day. Moray eels, reef cornet fish, thousands of sardines and different species of guitar fish and sting rays were seen.
As the day cooled down, we hiked up the dunes into the Sonoran Desert environment. Interesting plants and geology surrounded the area. Children played over the dunes and some others switched from kayak to snorkel and back to their kayaks as if the day could be made longer by doing as many things as possible.
To end the day, the galley prepared hamburgers ashore and lighted up a bonfire. The sun went down as we relaxed on the beach, thinking of how lucky we are being here.
Isla Danzante means “Dancer,” and apparently it was named by the Spanish explorers after they saw natives dancing as they approached. We spent the morning kayaking through its turquoise shoreline and immersed ourselves into the crystal clear underwater world. To end the morning, we rode the “banana boat” as our chief mate towed it with a Zodiac.
The Sea Voyager repositioned to the northern end of Isla del Carmen to a scenic landing called “Arroyo Blanco Norte.” On the way, several bottlenose dolphins joined us to play with our bow wave. The seas were flat calm and the conditions ideal for snorkeling one more time and kayaking. We spent most of the day enjoying the ocean. Snorkeling into the caves was one of the highlights of the day. Moray eels, reef cornet fish, thousands of sardines and different species of guitar fish and sting rays were seen.
As the day cooled down, we hiked up the dunes into the Sonoran Desert environment. Interesting plants and geology surrounded the area. Children played over the dunes and some others switched from kayak to snorkel and back to their kayaks as if the day could be made longer by doing as many things as possible.
To end the day, the galley prepared hamburgers ashore and lighted up a bonfire. The sun went down as we relaxed on the beach, thinking of how lucky we are being here.
