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HooCares00
We are just back from our Galapagos trip! We had a wonderful time and appreciate all your help getting it set up. The travel and cruise went smoothly with your instructions, and the help of the representatives and guides. The islands and animals and people and experiences were amazing…It was truly a trip to remember! I will definitely recommend you and Happy Gringo to my friends.
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C. Norins
Happy Gringo is a wonderful travel coordinator. My husband and I used them in 2009 and again in 2024-2025 when we were a family of four (thank you, Fabricio!). Each time we booked an 8-day Galapagos cruise on a 16-passenger yacht. Happy Gringo was consistently fantastic.Â
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soxfan1975
From our initial email inquiry onwards, we couldn't be happier with Jonathan at Happy Gringo, who arranged a fantastic 8 day cruise for us of the Galápagos Islands on the Natural Paradise yacht. All payments, internal flights, transfers and hotel arrangements went very well - and the boat was perfect. We particularly appreciated that when we communicated food allergy information prior to the cruise, that Jonathan at Happy Gringo provided the information to the Natural Paradise.Â
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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GALAPAGOS SHIP?
The Galapagos islands is rather different than regular cruise destinations. Visitors will find no large 1000+ passenger ships here. Instead small, more personal cruising is the norm.
When searching for a Galapagos cruise, consider the following options:
- Motor Yacht – small vessels with typical capacity from 16 to 30 passengers.
- Catamaran – popular for their stability, most catamarans (and trimarans) accommodate 16 passengers.
- Motor Sailor – these attractive yachts are also for small, more intimate tours.
- Cruise Ship – although large vessels by Galapagos standards, passengers capacity usually ranges from 50 to 120.
So, as you can see, small yacht cruising is the way to go at Galapagos. This is positive for the protection of the fragile and pristine Galapagos ecosystem, and also offers a more personalised tour experience.
WHAT TO CONSIDER IN YOUR CHOICE OF GALAPAGOS YACHT?
The choice between different Galapagos cruises can be daunting, with so many options to choose between. Luckily, our expert Happy Gringo team are here to help!
Some of the things to consider before you book include:
- Cruise type (small motor yacht, catamaran, large cruise ship).
- Yacht availability for your travel dates.
- Galapagos cruise itinerary – not all are created equal.
- Yacht facilities & comfort level.
- Trip Budget.
Don’t let the choices overwhelm you. It doesn’t have to be a stressful process. We are here to hold your hand, and guide you to the perfect Galapagos cruise!
