Galapagos – Kicker Rock

On our voyage through the Galapagos archipelago, we will find the strangest rock formations that rise directly from the sea.

On our cruise through the Galapagos archipelago we find the strangest island shapes. Without having any major land masses in sight, the two small rock formations suddenly emerge from the sea. It’s the Kicker Rock. These two rocky islands consist of a slightly larger main island, which rises steeply from the water about 100 meters and is green on top of the head. Bizarre rock formations on the Galapagos Islands, a few hundred meters off the coast and a slightly smaller rock needle right next to it, which seems to lean against the main island. On closer inspection, you might think that the needle would tip over to the main island at any moment. To get a closer impression of the uniqueness of these formations, we want to drive directly through the narrow gap between the two islands. In calm weather, an experienced captain can dare to maneuver through the decidedly narrow passage.

We are a bit queasy at the thought of crashing here. Help in this wasteland is very difficult to expect. Brigitte is also quite strained, as you can see. But everything goes well and we have a magnificent impression of the rock masses immediately in front of and above us. Only up close can you see the deep cuts in the rock massif, jagged by the forces of nature.

We circle the Kicker Rock with the ship. At the bottom of the rocks, the traces of the constant surf are clearly visible.