Not Your Ordinary Luxury Cruise: What Makes A Galapagos Cruise So Unique?

There is no denying that the Caribbean is one of the most beautiful places in the world with its dazzling beaches and heartbreakingly blue water. This is why millions of tourists flock to these Caribbean destinations every year and cruise ships routinely embark for these waters. But ultimate luxury does not come with only endless sunshine, dancing, decadent food; it comes with exclusivity, with doing something that very few people get to experience, and with seeing corners of the earth that have largely remained hidden and well off the beaten path. A Galapagos cruise offers so much more than on-board swimming pools, dancing, spas, or gyms: it offers the chance to come within inches of rare and exotic animals, to walk in a land rich with diversity, mystery, and wonder.

While on the Islands, your excursions will not take you to touristy shopping destinations or overpriced attractions. Instead, you will walk through the open air, encountering animals who are unafraid of people and who appear almost tame. They cross your path, and you likely provide them with the same exciting sightseeing opportunities with which they provide you. The Galapagos has a wealth of species, many of which are endemic to the area. The Galapagos penguin, for instance, is the only penguin you will find in warm waters. This is only one of the remarkable animals that calls the Galapagos Islands its home.

Intrepid visitors get a glimpse of the Galapagos by diving through the Pacific Ocean. Scuba diving gives you the opportunity to see sea lions, sea turtles, exotic fish, and even sharks. If swimming with the sharks is not a unique experience, nothing on earth will be.

Where else but the Galapagos Islands can you climb the volcanic land on Bartolome for incredible views? Where else can you see a giant tortoise breeding and rearing program or the only penguins to live in the northern hemisphere? From hiking to swimming with fascinating fish, the Galapagos offers something more, something that you cannot find on a cruise ship alone.

A Galapagos cruise is not a vacation you take; it is an adventure in which you are an active participant. Such a cruise offers you an alternative definition for “luxury,” but one that is completely and exhilaratingly satisfying. In case you think you will miss the delicious foods and drinks of Caribbean cruises, though, not to worry: you will get this on the ship. It’s when you step off the ship that the adventure starts.

By: Enid Glasgow

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Enid Glasgow is a travel writer who writes about Galapagos vacations with Big Five luxury tours.