GALAPAGOS ISLANDS · FLOREANA
Floreana Island.
Floreana, in the south, mixes human history with wildlife.
Floreana Island — Reference image only.
01 / THE ISLAND
History, legends and lagoons
Floreana was the first island to receive settlers, and its stories of pirates, whalers and 1930s castaways are part of every visit. At Post Office Bay, a barrel has served as an informal mailbox for centuries: visitors still leave postcards and carry others home to deliver by hand.
Nature is just as present. Punta Cormorant has a green-olivine beach, a lagoon where flamingos sometimes feed and a white-sand beach where sea turtles nest. Offshore, the eroded crater of Devil’s Crown is one of the most colorful snorkels in the islands, with sea lions often joining in.
02 / VISITOR SITES
Visitor sites on Floreana
| Site | Type of visit | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Post Office Bay | Wet landing, short walk | Barrel post tradition, history |
| Punta Cormorant | Wet landing, trail | Flamingos (sometimes), sea turtle nesting beach |
| Devil’s Crown | Snorkel | Reef fish, sea lions, turtles, sometimes sharks |
03 / WILDLIFE
Wildlife to look for on Floreana
Sea turtles
Sea lions
Reef fish
04 / PRACTICAL
Practical notes
Inhabited
Yes, a small community
How to visit
By cruise on eastern routes, or day tours from nearby towns
Guide
Visitor sites are led by park-accredited naturalist guides.
05 / FAQ
Floreana Island, Galapagos: questions
What is Post Office Bay?
A barrel where visitors leave postcards for others to carry home by hand, a tradition dating to whalers.
Is Floreana inhabited?
Yes, by a small community.
Which cruises visit Floreana?
Itineraries vary by boat. Email hola@galapagosislands.cruises and we list the boats that include Floreana on your dates.
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Want Floreana on your route?
Email hola@galapagosislands.cruises. We find the boats whose itineraries include Floreana on your dates.
Galapagos is unlike anywhere else on Earth: wildlife that does not run from you, islands still shaped by volcanoes, and a park that limits every visit. Tell us how you like to travel and we will match you with the right boat.