Galapagos Cruises Reveal A Natural Paradise
The Most Natural Family Vacation On Earth
From Grandparents To Grandchildren
It’s almost as if the Galapagos Islands were created as the perfect natural family vacation. Touring the archipelago from the varying Galapagos Cruises available provides an ‘up close and personal’ exploration opportunity for nature lovers. It is the quintessential “zoo without walls”—one that any age can appreciate and enjoy.
The Galapagos is made up of 19 primary islands, with nearly a 100 smaller islets, ocean outcroppings, or rocks. The archipelago sits approximately 1000 kilometers from the coast of Ecuador, resting between the Humboldt and Cromwell Currents. These currents support two seasons: a warmer sunny and dry season, and a rainy cooler one. Each season is still relatively mild, however. The dry season reaches into the 90’s with the wet season typically reaching into the 70’s.
It is because of the remote nature of the island chain itself, however, that nature has facilitated the perfect outdoor ‘lab’ for which species can adapt. You will see on your Galapagos cruises excursion why it is the most mesmerizing environment found anywhere. Galapagos Explorer offers three, four, and seven night tour options. What’s more, the Explorer II is an all-suite cruise vessel, designed for comfort and convenience for the entire family.
Families that have differing wildlife interests can choose which activities they want from the all-inclusive package options available. Birds, marine life, plants, and volcanoes all showcase nature’s mysteries in the islands. The Explorer II has tours leaving the vessel twice each day. All Galapagos cruises departing from the Explorer II are guided by certified expert naturalists from the Galapagos National Park.
Individual tours reveal a different terrain to explore with numerous species often present. There are different levels of activity on the one to one and a half our tours offered. It is generally recommended, however, that travelers be in good physical condition. Excursion options range from the following list:
- Elevations & hikes
- Interpretive theme walks
- Photography sessions
- Glass bottom boat viewings
- Snorkeling
- Diving
Galapagos Cruises undoubtedly provides one of the most unique, educational, and entertaining vacations for the entire family. Many of the species you will see either on land or under water are endemic to only the Galapagos archipelago. It is one of the many reasons the Galapagos Islands is the most desired travel destination on earth.
