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This review of the 20-guest Hermes comes from our time aboard in the ship's first weeks of sailings. Read on to learn if this brand-new luxury catamaran is right for you. Plus, how it stacks up among other Galapagos catamarans and luxury yachts.
Thinking of the 20-guest Infinity in the Galapagos Islands? Read our expert's detailed review, and explore more Infinity Galapagos reviews from fellow travelers to discover what it's truly like aboard.
Thinking of getting aboard the Santa Cruz II in the Galapagos Islands? Read this review from our experts who've been aboard to learn what it’s like.
Our longtime travel specialist Leslie reviews the iconic Evolution yacht in her second trip to the Galapagos. Read her insights, then find even more MV Evolution Galapagos reviews from our travelers who’ve been aboard.
Learn all about the Seaman Journey from our expert who sailed aboard on a 5-day itinerary. Find tips for choosing your cabin, what to expect off-ship and more.
Learn about the Galapagos Endemic and Elite sister catamarans straight from our expert who was aboard. Find tips for picking a ship and choosing your cabin, plus what it's like on these luxury ships.
An AdventureSmith expert shares her thoughts and advice in this cruise review of sailing aboard the Galapagos Horizon (formerly known as Camila) after spending time aboard the 16-guest trimaran with action-packed days on land and in the sea, led by a fantastic crew and naturalist guide.
This La Pinta Galapagos cruise review recaps an AdventureSmith expert’s time aboard the 48-guest La Pinta expedition ship and his numerous, incredible Galapagos wildlife encounters, from flying flamingos to algae-eating marine iguanas!
This detailed review of what it’s like aboard the 20-guest Origin in the Galapagos Islands showcases not only the guides, yacht, wildlife and itinerary but also how it feels to be among a community of like-minded passengers.
Travel aboard the 14-guest Passion. A model of cruising the Galapagos in style, this classic yacht was the ideal base for our Adventure Specialist.
An AdventureSmith Specialist sails like Darwin through the Galapagos aboard the three-masted sailing ship Mary Anne. Learn what it's like in this detailed cruise review.
Learn what it's like to be on a safari in the Galapagos, with giant tortoises munching beneath your luxury tent. Join an AdventureSmith Specialist as he explores Santa Cruz Island over three days from Galapagos Safari Camp.
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