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Galapagos Cruise Reviews

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Read Galapagos cruise reviews from AdventureSmith travelers and our skilled team of Adventure Specialists. Find blogs, travel journals, expert reviews and testimonials rating everything from the meals and the guides to the onboard experience.

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Want to know what the food is like? Which cabin category is best aboard which Galapagos small ship? How active a cruise can be? Read our Galapagos cruise reviews to explore firsthand accounts of the cruise experience, along with trip testimonials rating the quality of ships and hotels, food, guides, activities and the overall Galapagos cruise experience.

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Expert Aboard: Hermes Galapagos Review

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.

Lis Larson
Lis Larson Expert Since 2012
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Expert Aboard: Infinity Galapagos Review

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.

Grace Bosco
Grace Bosco Expert Since 2024

Expert Aboard: MV Evolution Galapagos Review

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.

Leslie Camacho
Leslie Camacho Expert Since 2016
Group of travelers walk along green brush and black volcanic rocks on island hike in Galapagos, Elite and Endemic ships float in distance.

Expert Aboard: Elite & Endemic Galapagos Review

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.

Jennifer Morse
Jennifer Morse Expert Since 2016
A sea lion basks on the beach on a sunny blue sky day, behind it are two pangas driving towards the Camila Galapagos trimaran, floating in the ocean

Expert Review: Horizon Galapagos Cruise

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.

Kelly Gorrell
Kelly Gorrell Expert Since 2018
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Expert Review: La Pinta Galapagos Cruise

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!

Peter Avedschmidt
Peter Avedschmidt
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Expert Review: Origin Galapagos Cruise

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.

Mary Montalbano
Mary Montalbano Expert Since 2017
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Who writes these Galapagos cruise reviews?

Our expert crew writes the Expert Reviews. Our Adventure Specialists visit the Galapagos multiple times a year to bring you honest reports from firsthand expertise. These Galapagos cruise reviews are not hour-by-hour accounts but a review about the trip as a whole. They may list highlights or standout moments, but their goal is to share honest information, practical knowledge and pro tips to help visitors researching that destination to make an informed purchase and have an even better time.

Travel Journals are written by real travelers like you! Some of our guests loved their vacation so much they told us what they thought so we could share it with you. For fun personal stories and daily journal entries from travelers, look for the author “AdventureSmith Traveler” or use the side bar filter and select “travel journal” and get ready to be inspired for the journey ahead. Remember, AdventureSmith travels beyond the Galapagos, so be sure to view our worldwide small ship cruise reviews to many of our other exciting destinations.

Replicable Experiences

There are so many factors that go into a memorable Galapagos vacation: the people you meet, the weather, the wildlife you spot and so much more! We can’t promise perfect weather or these exact same wildlife experiences, but the magic of the Galapagos is, you may see and experience something even better! What our reviews of Galapagos cruises will do is describe the general onboard experience that can be replicated so the advice is useful to you as a reader; things like the daily schedule of activities, meals and accommodation review. We understand you are researching a destination and we strive to provide a helpful trip review.

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They say a photo can speak a thousand words, but we can’t possibly fit them all into these Galapagos cruise reviews. Luckily, if the blog post comes with an AdventureSmith Explorations Facebook album you will see it linked at the bottom of the expert review. Follow the link to feast your eyes on even more incredible photos of Galapagos wildlife, landscape, activities and accommodations.

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Galapagos Cruisers Rate Their Experience 

We take our guests' post-trip evaluation forms and publish them as easily digestible testimonials. Scroll to the bottom of the page to read some Galapagos cruise testimonials: Cliff Notes-style reviews of Galapagos cruises with a range of categories featuring a star rating system. If testimonials exist for your trip and ship, they will also be listed on the specific cruise page and accommodation page.

Is your specific question not answered in these Galapagos cruise reviews?

We make it easy to get your Galapagos questions answered quickly.  After reading any of our Galapagos cruise reviews, simply leave a blog comment at the bottom of the page and a Galapagos specialist will reply via comment then provide follow up! You can also contact our Adventure Specialists directly by using our contact form or by calling 1-877-620-2875. We are Galapagos experts—here to help you research, select, book and prepare for your travel with firsthand insight.

Be sure to also read our Galapagos travel guide. These resources and blog posts cover everything from how to choose your cruise and what the weather will be like, to the wildlife you’ll see when you get there.

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View our most recent Galapagos cruise reviews written in blog format here. Sort by Expert Reviews written by our team of Galapagos specialists, or sort by Travel Journals to read those written by travelers like you. Or, scroll below these Galapagos cruise reviews to find traveler-written testimonials of specific trips, rating everything from the meals and the guides to the onboard experience.

Galapagos Cruise Reviews & Testimonials from Our Travelers

  • “Destinations Were Fascinating”

    This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. The destinations were fascinating, the boat was beautiful, the crew was excellent, and the naturalist was outstanding. Every island had something to offer and the excursions were very well planned.

    Jacqueline L. San Francisco, CA

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 3.0/5

  • “More Than Met Expectations”

    Everything more than met expectations - the boat was wonderful, the wildlife was abundant, the naturalists and crew were friendly and knowledgeable, and we saw penguins swimming, calling, and even mating!

    Kim C. Asheville, NC

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 5.0/5

  • “Marvelous Trip!”

    It was just a marvelous trip! The activities, abundance of wildlife, the beauty, expertise of naturalists, food, ALL were exceptional!

    Sharon F. Lebanon, NH

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 5.0/5

  • “Topnotch Sites”

    Galapagos was awesome. The sites were topnotch - it was so great to see exotic wildlife in its habitat.

    Vern B. Saskatchewan, Canada

    OVERALL 4.0/5
    LODGING 4.0/5
    MEALS 4.0/5

  • “The Naturalist Was Excellent”

    We were glad to be on a small ship as it made the excursions better.

    Jim B. El Cajon, CA

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 4.5/5

  • “Magical”

    I was thoroughly pleased with my trip and AdventureSmith. The two weeks in the Galapagos were amazing. They were as magical as when I visited in 1989.

    Eileen R. Coupeville, Washington

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 5.0/5

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