DESTINATIONS > THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS > CRUISE STYLE

Our Galapagos Cruises fall into three categories to suit the travel style of all who are interested in visiting this wonderful part of the world. We offer Naturalist cruises, our most popular cruises, for those with the keenest interest in the flora and fauna of the islands. We also offer Active cruises for those more active souls, which offer longer hikes, more snorkeling and more kayaking than our Naturalist cruises and even occasional diving for those looking to get a peek at the underwater world of the Galapagos. Our Family Cruises are designed specifically for families to enjoy their Galapagos holiday in the company of their loved ones. These cruises feature activities for adults and children to enjoy together. Read more about each cruise style below.

Our Family Cruise Departures are filled with days of activities for yourself, your children or your grandchildren so that you can relax together and take in all the wonders that will surround you. Children are especially enriched by the natural living legacy of the archipelago, where science suddenly becomes fun and accessible.
	Child-oriented guides For all of our family cruises, Quasar Expeditions specifically chooses the most knowledgeable and child-oriented guides. These guides are very good in dealing with children and they have that special understanding and patience for them. Many of them themselves parents, they are attentive to the needs of children and are sure to make your children or grandchildren enjoy these islands to the fullest.
	Menus for Children All of our chefs onboard are experts in preparing children's menus. During our family departures, our chefs will prepare an array of menus for children to enjoy which include foods like chicken and fish fingers, pizza, French fires, hot dogs, ham & cheese sandwiches, etc. Even for picky-eaters, our chefs are sure to prepare something for them.
	Snorkeling Snorkeling is one of the favorite activities for parents, grandparents and children alike. A Family Cruise has at least one snorkeling time allotted for each day and our snorkeling destinations are chosen according to your family's skill level. Our locations vary from locations for beginners or those who have never snorkeled before, to locations for advanced snorklers. This activity is a must!
	Kayaking Sea Kayaks are available free of charge onboard all of our vessels. These are great to go and explore the cliffs and shores of the various visiting points. You can use our clear bottom kayaks to view the underwater life or our regular colored plastic kayaks to wander the waters. Enjoy the wildlife with your family and get some exercise at the same time with this unique activity.
	Star-gazing nights Our family departures are all led by our best child-oriented guides who are also very knowledgeable about astronomy. On particular nights during the cruise, our guides will take children and adults out to the sundeck where they will explain about the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. The crystal clear skies of Galapagos are ideal for this activity.
	Movie nights, board games and video games Particular nights during the cruise are designated as movie nights for children. All of our boats carry a wide selection of movies for children, as well as a series of family board games. Our vessel, the Evolution carries a Playstation 2 console system for children to enjoy.
	Kids Club All children under 12 years of age will receive a kids version of the regular expedition journal that every passenger receives. These expedition journals are specifically tailored to the learning of children and contain several activities like coloring, question-answering, and mind games. All explanations are specifically geared to capture the interest of children and to facilitate their understanding about what they will see throughout their cruise.
Note: Please be sure to inquire with us about our specific naturalist departure dates