One of the most popular ways to travel to the Galapagos Islands is by cruise. In this post, you’ll find out what to consider before booking one, what itineraries to choose, starting costs, and the types of boats available. 

Luxury cruises: welcome to paradise

The Luxury Class represents the Top Choice for a Galapagos cruise. Higher you cannot go; you can only go down from here! 

Why choose a luxury cruise to the Galapagos?

1. Size of suites and cabins. Cabins are respectable in size: for the claustrophobic who can afford them, there are yachts with 50-square-meter suites. The average size of a two-bed cabin, whether double or twin, is 20 square meters and up.
2. Lots of space on board. Not only cabins have plenty of space, of course. Luxury yachts have lengths from 35 meters and up and are arranged on at least two decks (the main deck plus the upper deck), adding the Solarium, the ultimate relaxation area. 
3. Panoramic windows. Almost all cabins have panoramic windows that start from the floor and go up to the ceiling. In other words, standing in bed, you’ll see the Pacific Ocean and islands!
4. Jacuzzi on board. If you are a fan of the genre, all boats have a Jacuzzi in the Solarium area, obviously capable of accommodating several people at once.
5. There is undoubtedly no staff shortage on board; the ratio averages one staff person for every 1.5 passengers, which means that one is well taken care of and pampered (and even spoiled). Some boats even have a Quality Manager who oversees that everything is perfect.
6. Stability of the boats. The boats in the Luxury class are practically all catamarans; there is even a recently arrived trimaran. So even those who suffer from the sea should have no problems.
7. The quietness of engines. I am not saying that one does not notice that one is sailing, but it is close.
8. Naturalist guides. All guides operating in the Galapagos have been trained by the park and have a license to work. So you will find the best guides on these luxury boats, and they can tell even the most seemingly insignificant detail about the Galapagos flora or fauna and hold your attention. 

We must say that this aspect is especially appreciated if you are passionate about Nature and already leave with a good knowledge background.

9. Cuisine. Ecuador’s finest chefs work on the boats. Lunch and dinners thus turn into triumphs of unforgettable flavors and aromas.

Unfortunately, there are no entertainment shows or physical casinos to play…