Ecuador & the Galápagos
Tiny Ecuador is a destination in its own right. Look for wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest, haggle for a bargain in Otavalo or relax at a
traditional hacienda. Then follow the steps of Charles Darwin as
you cruise amongst the wildlife rich Galápagos Islands.

Eclipse

The Eclipse is a luxury 48 passenger, 210 foot schooner. There are usually 27 staff on board; departing on Saturdays, the Eclipse offers week long Galápagos expeditions. Cabins are a mixture of deluxe outside doubles and staterooms. There are also four suites. The Eclipse has an observation deck, pool, library and al fresco dining area. This is a quality mid-size vessel.

Santa Cruz

The 90 passenger Santa Cruz is a comfortable vessel offering week long and shorter stay Galápagos expeditions. If you wish to spend three or four nights in the archipelago, the Santa Cruz fits the bill perfectly. The crew of 52 will ensure you have a memorable stay. There are different classes of cabin, ranging from standard twins to master suites. All rooms have private facilities, there are four decks, an outdoor bar, library and Jacuzzi.

Beluga

Re-built in 1994, the Beluga is a popular 16 passenger motor vessel. 110 feet in length there are eight double staterooms, all of which have private bathroom facilities. There are usually seven members of staff on board. Sailing on Mondays and offering week long expeditions, the Beluga is a comfortable vessel that manages to retain a friendly relaxed atmosphere on board.

Alta

A beautiful 140 foot three masted schooner, the Alta is a graceful 16 passenger vessel. Stylishly finished, the Alta is a romantic vessel, when the wind picks up and the sails are raised she is arguably the finest in the Galápagos. There are usually nine crew on board. Sailing on Sundays the Alta provides week long expeditions.

Isabella II

A first class luxury vessel, the Isabella II offers week long Galápagos expeditions. A mid-size vessel taking a maximum of 40 passengers, the Isabella II retains the feeling of a small vessel and offers a level of intimacy usually only found on the 16 passenger vessels. There are usually 24 crew on board, the vessel has a reading room, bar and Jacuzzi. Departures are scheduled for Tuesdays.