Visit the 18th-century whalers' barrel post office on Floreana Island — one of the oldest 'postal services' in the Americas — then explore a flamingo lagoon and snorkel a remote black-sand beach on a fully private panga excursion.
What to expect
Your licensed naturalist and skipper navigate across the channel to Floreana, arriving at the legendary wooden barrel that whalers first planted in 1793. Browse the postcards left by fellow travellers and honour the tradition: take any addressed to your home city and hand-deliver them when you return — no stamps, no postage, just wanderlust. From there, wade a short path to a brackish lagoon where Caribbean flamingos feed in vivid pink clusters. The day concludes with a snorkel at Champion Islet over kaleidoscopic reef fish and playful sea lion pups before a gourmet open-air lunch on the beach.
Good to know
Full-day excursion (~8 hrs) — verify your ship's all-aboard before booking and allow buffer time. Galápagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 for international visitors) must be pre-paid on arrival at the islands. Sunscreen must be reef-safe; mineral-only products are park-mandated.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Post Office — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.