Galapagos cruises
Our bestselling Galapagos vacation uses locally-owned and operated yachts, with a maximum of 16 passengers and an expert naturalist on-board to guide you around the more remote islands for the best snorkelling, volcanic views and wildlife viewing.
Floreana Island Española Island San Cristobal Island Santa Fe Island Bartolome Island Santa Cruz Island Isabela Island Tower Island Hiking Snorkelling
Price
US $2614 excluding flights
More info
We have a wide selection of boats to suit all tastes and budgets.
Galapagos taxes (US $120 in total) not included, nor flights to the Galapagos islands (USD 500-550pp approx).
Ask for more details of inclusions as each boat is different.
Description of Galapagos cruises
Price information
US $2614 excluding flights
We have a wide selection of boats to suit all tastes and budgets.
Galapagos taxes (US $120 in total) not included, nor flights to the Galapagos islands (USD 500-550pp approx).
Ask for more details of inclusions as each boat is different.
Departure information
Daily departures throughout the year.
Travel guides
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Vacation information
Our top tip:
Get sea sick? Go for a posh catamaran.
Trip type:
Tailor made.
Solos:
Solo travelers welcome, accommodated on boats with single berths with no supplement when possible.
Accomm:
Single, double and bunk berths with private bathrooms.
Included:
Accommodation, most meals, transfers from Galapagos airport, naturalist guide, snorkel gear.
Reviews
12 Reviews of Galapagos cruises
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 05 Feb 2020 by Dot Mechan
Outstandingly fantastic, the realisation of one of my life dreams and it exceeded all expectations. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Nov 2019 by Julie Masters
The most memorable part of the vacation was the encounters with wildlife on land and snorkelling. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Jun 2019 by Doreen Martin
We had a fabulous guide. The Yate Aida Maria and its crew were terrific. Each island stop was so cool. The food was great. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 May 2019 by Morris Glassman
The most memorable was to visit two locations I have always wanted to visit : the Machu Picchu and the Galapagos. The sacred valley was also exceptional. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Apr 2019 by Andy Davies
Arriving at Machu Picchu in the mid-morning mist & seeing the site for the first time in this atmospheric way was one of the most memorable part of our vacation Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Jul 2019 by Daniel Jacusiel
The Isla de san Bartolome was the most memorable part of the vacation. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Dec 2018 by Anne Udall
The entire trip was great; exceptionally well planned and organized. Ecuador is an amazing country. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 May 2018 by Daria Flores
The Galapagos cruise itinerary was a once in a lifetime experience. The islands we visited were each very unique so we really were able to get an appreciation for the biodiversity of the region. Ending our trip in the cloud forest was spectacular... Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Nov 2016 by Anna Hodson
Snorkelling with turtles, sealions and penguins was the most memorable. Getting so close to and seeing so many different animals and birds. The crew on the Angelito really looked after us. Galapagos is a special place to visit...I'll never be able to go wildlife watching get ever again, now I've been spoilt! Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Dec 2015 by Sari Sironen
We had a fantastic group of people on board so I had a great time although traveling solo. I was very pleased with the itinerary of the cruise which really made the most of the days. During the week we got to see practically everything which honestly made it feel well worth the investment. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Jan 2012 by Miss D.D
The first day arriving in Galapagos and seeing the sea turtles, snorkelling, swimming next to sealions was the most memorable part of this vacation. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Nov 2012 by Matt Hayden
The most memorable parts were seeing and swimming with many of the wildlife including penguins, sea lions, dolphins. Driving through ocean surrounded by volcanoes on all sides. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
Galapagos cruises: The Galapagos was the first natural site to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site - 1979. It is also a Biosphere Reserve and Whale Sanctuary. The Galapagos is a worldwide model for eco-tourism. Here you are able to visit an area of great natural beauty and encounter, at close quarters, animal species that have no fear of humans. Strict regulations govern all tourist activities and are rigidly enforced and tourist numbers are restricted.For every visitor we take on our Galapagos cruises we donate £25 to the Galapagos Conservation Trust (www.gct.org) who work to protect and conserve the Galapagos islands, or choose to take up a free one year membership of the Trust, paid for by us.
We are also now supporting the UK registered chairty Amantani. As this charity is very much in keeping with our ethos of small scale, targetted help which is educational & sustainabale. HuchuyYachaq is the other main Peruvian charity we support by paying a for a full time teacher. A % of all our income goes to support those projects.
The Galapagos Islands are a very fragile environment and the arrival of more and more inhabitants to the islands, as well as tourist have an impact. Please try to minimise your impact:
Take a water bottle to refill, rather than use a new bottle each time;
Recycling your rubbish where possible, not leaving any behind;
Taking batteries back home with you – they cannot be recycled properly in Ecuador;
Saving water where possible; and
Saving energy by switching your lights off when you leave the room. Electricity on the islands comes from a generator, fuelled by petrol. For the same reason, please think about whether you really need to use your air conditioning.
People
The boats we use are all locally owned and operated yachts, equipped to accommodate 10 - 16 passengers and accompanied by professional naturalist guides certified by the Darwin Research Station.We work directly with locally-owned hotels on the islands, too, and do the same on the mainland of Ecuador.
For every visitor we take on our Galapagos cruises we donate £25 to the Galapagos Conservation Trust (www.gct.org) who work to protect and conserve the Galapagos islands, or choose to take up a free one year membership of the Trust, paid for by us.
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