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2026-3 | FALKEN | Costa Rica-Galapagos

You’d think this crew bonding is borne on the back of shared mild discomfort - life’s steadfast instructor. But we have all of the mod cons - showers 2 - 3 times a day*, ice in our drinks **, great food (without fail!).

23/3/2026
Galapablog

Life of luxury

2026-3 | FALKEN | Costa Rica-Galapagos

Today started with a Blue-Footed Booby on the bow amongst his Red-Footed, Nazca, and Brown Booby friends.

22/3/2026
Life of luxury

A Dark & Stormy Night

2026-3 | FALKEN | Costa Rica-Galapagos

We were guided by the Southern Cross off the bow, and approximately 35 Brown Boobies who were hitching a ride.

21/3/2026
A Dark & Stormy Night

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