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 $2750ToUS $10950 excluding flights
More info
We have a wide selection of boats to suit all tastes and budgets.
Galapagos taxes (USD $220) not included, nor flights to the Galapagos Islands.
Ask for more details of inclusions as each boat is different.
Description of Galapagos cruises
Price information
US $2750ToUS $10950 excluding flights
We have a wide selection of boats to suit all tastes and budgets.
Galapagos taxes (USD $220) not included, nor flights to the Galapagos Islands.
Ask for more details of inclusions as each boat is different.
Departure information
Daily departures throughout the year.
Travel guides
The wildlife is the absolute key reason to visit the Galápagos Islands.
Ecuador may be a tiny country, but it packs an enormous punch when it comes to biodiversity. Read on in our guide.
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
14 Reviews of Galapagos cruises
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 18 May 2025 by John Aitken
Very well organized trip. Kat did a fantastic job. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Jul 2023 by maria mirenna
Amazing....The excursions were fantastic, and we were able to see a lot of wildlife. The crew on the Bonita yacht and our tour guide were amazing. Would highly recommend. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Aug 2022 by Lucinda Mercer
There were so many memorable parts... Possibly the most exciting was getting within inches of so many different kinds of animals - blue footed boobies, sea lions, waved albatrosses, sea turtles, you name it. Read full reviewReviewed 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 reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
The Galápagos Islands were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and are also recognised as a Biosphere Reserve and Whale Sanctuary. Tourism activities in the islands are subject to regulations governing visitor access and interactions with the natural environment.We donate annually to the Galápagos Conservation Trust, and offer customers a free one-year membership of the Trust.
We encourage travelers to reduce waste and resource consumption during their stay. Recommended practices include using refillable water bottles, recycling waste where facilities are available, taking used batteries home for appropriate disposal, conserving water, and reducing electricity use by switching off lights and limiting air-conditioning when it is not necessary.
People
The boats we use are almost all locally owned and operated yachts and catamarans, equipped to accommodate up to 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.
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