Galapogas Islands

The Galapagos Islands are a fantastic holiday destination - most people visit and leave saying it was their best vacation ever. There are such a huge array of Galapogos Islands cruise boats available it can seem difficult to know which cruise to choose, but here we'll help you decide. It's hard to know when to go - have a look at our guide to the seasons in the Galapogos Islands, but bear in find it's a year round destination.

The basic decision one needs to make is what type of cruise you are looking for - a big cruise ship or a smaller boat? The larger Galapogas cruise ships (80 to 200+ tourists) will rock in the sea less than the smaller cruises and they often have lots of first class amenities on board. On the negative side, these larger boats can't get so close to shore, and when they do land you are often sharing the island with another couple of hundred or so fellow holiday-makers. The smaller cruise boats (8-20 tourists) offer a more intimate experience of the islands, the service is more personalised but if you're unlucky, you'll be spending your dream vacation with a bunch of idiots you can't stand to be around! As such, the basic decision you need to make is do you want a large Galopogos cruise ship, or a smaller cruise boat, and when you've decided, you'll need to check availability. It's simpler to let a tour operator do this for you, as you'll need to book your cruise through a tour operator anyway. Just decide - big or little boat?

Galapogas Islands Cruises

BigTravelWeb suggests you book your vacation to the Galapagos Islands through a respected tour operator, just decide whether you want a large cruise ship or a smaller cruise boat.

Beaches of the Galapogas Islands:

Galapogas Islands Beaches

Beaches of Ecuador:

Ecuador has some great beaches on the mainland - don't just limit your holiday to the Galapagos Islands.

Ecuador & Galapagos Islands Travel Resources

Other destinations in Latin America: Antarctica - Argentina - Belize - Brazil - Caribbean - Costa Rica - Chile - Colombia - Cuba - Ecuador - Galapagos - Guatemala - Honduras - Jamaica - Mexico - Panama - Peru - Venezuela

Galapogas Islands Tours:

The Galapogas Islands are a travel destination for family holidays and honeymoon alike. Consider carefully which type of Galapogas cruise you will book for your vacation. Some cruise boats are large while some of the smaller yachts can get closer to the shore. These islands were first studied by Darwin who was astounded by the array of local wildlife. A cruise round the islands offers a great vacation opportunity to see a range of animals such as seals, sea lions, sharks, sting rays,tortoise and finches amongst other birdlife. Diving departures of Galapagose cruises enabled one to go scuba diving very close to many of these marine animals. A scuba diving boat can be booked for your Gallapogas cruise, offering a diving experience almost unrivalled by other holiday possibilites anwhere in the world

Galapogas Islands Vacations:

Vacations are memeorable because it is such a unique travel experience here. Whether on family vacation or on your honeymoon, the wildlife experience is unsurpassed. Some of the larger yacht ships offer all inclusive travel packages at discounted rates if you book last minute. Last minute Gallapagose cruises can often be booked with a tour operator in Quito who specialises in last minute deals and special offers. Many such Galapagos specialists offer tours that are excellent as they have an excellent knowledge of which cruises are best in these most famous of islands. Travel packages to Ecuador almost always have a cruise - whether it's a short 3 day or 4 day cruise, or a longer 7 night cruise departure.

Galapogas Islands Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the frequently asked questions with regards to vacations in the Gallapagos are answered in our subsections. Such questions include: what is the weather like in the Galapogas? When is the best time of year / season to visit? What is the best month to visit the islands? What is the climate like? In reality these islands are a year round travel destination but the best months to visit are April and May, in terms of both the weather and water temperature. What are the best cruise boats? What is the best boat in the Galapagos? Which boat has the best onboard staff? Which is the most luxury cruise? Which is the most expensive and luxurious cruise? The answer to this question is any one of the Isabella 2 cruise ship, Santa cruz ship or the Eclipse boat. These are all top of the range larger cruise ships. Can I charter a cruise ship? What is the smallest boat available for charter? How much does it cost to charter a Galapagose cruise? Is chartering a boat cost effective? Yes, boats can be charted, but it isn't cheap and you will need to book well in advance. What are the cheapest cruise boats? Where can I find the cheapest Galapogas cruise? If I book a last minute cruise will it be cheaper than if I booked in advance? Is there any Christmas availability? Generally speaking, the cost is the same but availability can be a problem if you're looking for a last minute package deal to the islands.