Champion Island (Galapagos)
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Region
Galapagos Islands
Local Time
2024-12-14 20:43
73°F 22.7°C
Gentle breeze4.3 m/s
73 °F / 23 °C 72 °F / 23 °C
Port Champion Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Champion Island, Galapagos. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
| Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 December, 2024 Sunday |  MV Santa Cruz II Galapagos | ||
| 6 December, 2024 Friday |  National Geographic Islander 2 | ||
| 11 December, 2024 Wednesday | National Geographic Islander 2 | ||
| 15 December, 2024 Sunday | MV Santa Cruz II Galapagos | ||
| 20 December, 2024 Friday | National Geographic Islander 2 |
Champion Island is located just offshore Floreana Island (Galapagos). The small islet is a popular cruise port destination for snorkeling, scuba diving, wildlife watching - dolphins, whales, sharks, sea lions, giant mantas, sea tortoise, starfish, wrasses, penguins, flamingos, frigates, blue-footed boobies, pintail ducks). The isle is also very important as one of the only two remaining habitats of Floreana Mockingbird.
Charles Mockingbird (officially "Charles Mockingbird", named after Charles Darwin) lives in dryer areas in comparison to other mockingbirds. Currently, there are only 20-40 birds on Champion Island plus other 50-70 on Gardner Island (near Floreana). To avoid its extinction, Champion Island is protected by the Galapagos National Park Service and Charles Darwin Foundation, which also limits the number of visiting cruise tourists.
Champion Rock is a popular drift dive location on a coral wall covered with black and yellow corals.