Galapagos Islands Yachts & Ships Categories

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Galapagos Cruises: Select one of the Yacht & Ship categories

The ships cruising through the Galapagos Islands vary a lot regarding the quality of the services offered, the crew's training, the gastronomic offers as well as the equipment of the ship. Therefore we provide you with the following classification of ships according to the European standards. By doing this, we hope that our precise and easy differentiation will help you to better plan your cruise.

In advance we would like to point out that a cruise in the Galapagos Islands generally is an exclusive trip. The Galapagos is one of the last and untouched paradises existing on earth and therefore, it is more expensive. So it is not advisable to calculate a cruise with a normal budget. Moreover by visiting the Galapagos National Park you are supporting the efforts to conserve this one-of-a-kind natural wonder. Do not miss it - you will love it.

| Galapagos Tourist Class Boats |

The cabins of tourist class ships are partly equipped with air-conditioning. Nevertheless it may happen that the air-conditioning does not work. Usually the ships have bunk beds. The ships do not vary significantly from economy class boats with regard to size and service. Guides (Naturalist II) have obtained a better training, speak English well and possess a better knowledge of the islands. All in all the organization is better...>>

| Galapagos First Class Yachts |

Ships of this class are already very comfortable and comply with international standards of superior cruise ships. The cabins are spacious and supply cold and warm water as well as air-conditioning. Guides belong to Naturalist Class II or III, in the latter it means that they have studied (for instance biology) and therefore possess scientific knowledge of flora and fauna, the evolution of the archipelago and are multilingual. In this class meals are mostly served in form of a buffet...>>

| Galapagos Luxury Class Yachts |

These ships have a capacity between 16 and 40 passengers. The ships are comfortable and you won't miss anything aboard. Part of the comfortable equipment are satellite telephone and TV/Video. It goes without saying that guides belong to the Naturalist Class III mentioned above. When the conditions are appropriate, the sails will be hoisted...>>

| Galapagos Cruise Ships |

Ships belonging to this category are cruise ships with a capacity of 40 to 100 passengers, additionally single cabins and usually triple cabins are offered. These ships are a lot faster and so more islands can be visited in less time. This makes the program even more interesting than it already is. Guides belong to Naturalist Class II or III, in the latter it means that they have studied (for instance biology) and therefore possess scientific knowledge of flora and fauna, the evolution of the archipelago and are multilingual....>>

| Galapagos Islands Trekking Tours |

We offer these trekking tours on Galapagos with overnight stays in hotels on the islands. During these trekking tours you will admire the wonderful scenery with a variety of flora and fauna. The Volcanic Galapagos archipelago is a paradise on earth, with its nature including a lot of endemic species, thus many of them are unique: a quarter of the species of shore fish, half of the plants and almost all the reptiles are found nowhere else. There is hardly a place on earth where you can do trekking and observe and photograph animals ...>>

| Galapagos Islands - Scuba Diving Cruises |

The diving sites of the Galápagos Islands belong to the best of South America and even the whole world. There are animals in such profusion and variety that you won´t find any other place where you can see them so close that you won´t mind a low visibility. Not just reef fish and schooling fish, also sea turtles, schools of hammerhead sharks, whales, whale sharks, manta rays, moraines, penguins and many unique endemic species like Galapagos Marin iguanas will be seen in a dive cruise around the Galapagos islands. ...>>

| Ecuador Travel - Hotels at Galapagos Islands |

A trip to the Galapagos Islands is an unforgettable experience. The islands are world renown for their fearless wildlife but no one can prepare you for such a close encounter with nature.
We are proud to recommend you only the best hotels in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz as well as on Isabela which is the best island to relax and enjoy the beach. Here you can spend time before or after your cruise. These hotels will help you to make the dreamlike trip to Galapagos perfect and unforgettable. ...>>