Genovesa is a low-lying island whose lava originated primarily from a crater in the centre of the island to form a shield volcano. There have not been any known eruptions in recorded history on Genovesa, but young lava flows can be seen on flank of volcano. The submerged crater is circular in shape with the rim approximately 600 metres (2,000 ft) across and 60 metres (200 ft) deep.  On the floor of the crater, a lake has formed with a diameter of around 350 metres (1,150 feet).

Darwin Bay is characterised by its beautiful coral white sandy beach, formed after the island's large crater collapsed below sea level. Access is by means of a wet landing i.e. stepping off the side of a small inflatable, or panga, into shallow water. Once ashore, visitors are greeted by an overwhelming amount of birdlife, including masked boobies soaring overhead and great frigatebirds, which show off their bright red gula pouches.

The Beagle - Mary Anne - Cachalote - Sagitta - Amazonia - Samba - Beluga - Galaxy - Princess Grace - Aida Maria - Eden - Evolution - Eclipse - Grand Odyssey - Journey I - Eric - Flamingo - Letty - Odyssey - Athala - Nemo I - Nemo II - Diamante - Alta - Lammer Law - Rachel - La Pinta  - Humboldt Explorer - Parranda - Isabela (Albemarie) - Santa Cruz (Indefatigable) - San Cristobal (Chatham) - Baltra (South Seymour) - North Seymour (Seymour Norte) - Fernandina (Narborough) - Española (Hood) - Genovesa (Tower) - Bartolomé (Bartolemew) - Santiago (San Salvador or James) - Santa María (Floreana or Charles) - Marchena (Blindoe) - Mosquera - Plaza Sur (South Plaza) - Pinta (Abingdon) - Pinzón (Duncan) - Santa Fé (Barrington) - Rabida (Jervis) - Daphne

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