Imagine your perfect destination cruise. Does it involve warm beaches, exotic islands and snorkeling with seals or turtles? Or perhaps an icy wonderland away from the hoards of tourists… a place where you can mingle with penguins and whale watch among icebergs? When planning the cruise of a lifetime, you should consider all the factors from climate to cost to accessibility. In this guide we compare two amazing yet extremely different dream destinations, Antarctica and The Galapagos Islands, to help you choose which is best for you.
Exploring Ecuador is something that should be on everyone’s travel bucketlist! This small country’s tourism industry is expanding rapidly and for good reason. You will be struck by the diversity of wildlife in the Galapagos, awed by the geographic wonders of the volcanoes in the Andes and fall in love with its lush rainforests and tropical beaches. Ecuador is rich in awe inspiring UNESCO sites from its capital Quito to the cultural city of Cuenca and furthermore is rife with world class adventuring experiences from Banos to the Avenue of Volcanoes . Simply put, a trip to Ecuador will not dissappoint.
The Galapagos has a gentle climate with beautiful weather and great varieties of activities to let you experience the natural wonders of these unique islands. With any of our Galapagos tours you will experience a great diversity of island ecosystems including cloud forest dry forest and sandy beaches. While the climate is always pretty comfortable the temperature and rain levels can vary significantly by season. Please see our blog post discussing the seasons of the Galapagos for more information.
Our primary itineraries all use the Galapagos Legend, a magnificent vessel that provides the most comfortable way to enjoy the islands. With a capacity of 100 guests, it balances the comforts a larger vessel without losing the intimate experience a smaller vessel provides. She three decks and a wide variety of spacious social areas, including a two tier bar and pool deck, the Charles Darwin panorama lounge, and a roof top restaurant providing the best of both Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
Deciding where to go in the Galapagos Islands is hard – the Galapagos Archipelago is huge. A network of nearly 20 major and minor islands, each with its own unique ecosystems, the Islands are far too large to fully experience on any single trip. We have chosen our itineraries with this in mind – each trip is built to explore and experience a smaller region more fully.
We offer 4 and 5 day cruise packages through the North, East, South, and Western Galapagos Islands. Each package highlights a different region within the archipelago, but choosing between them can feel a little overwhelming – here is a bit of information to consider as you’re planning.
The Galapagos Islands are a magical network of unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife. There are two primary ways that visitors explore the Islands: cruise boat and land tours. No matter how you make your trip you will find an adventure of a lifetime, but there are a few advantages to each option.
The Galapagos Islands are a year-round paradise. You will find beautiful weather and great options to explore and play no matter when you arrive. Since the Galapagos is such a diverse ecosystem, many guests choose to plan their holiday around the life cycles of the animals that make the Galapagos so special. Here is a quick guide on the big things happening each month in the Galapagos:
