Galapagos Cruises for Adventurous Couples

Your Galapagos experience will be quite intimate–unless you bring a crowd along with you by traveling on a cruise ship carrying 50-100 passengers. Cruise ships of this size turn pristine wilderness visitor sites into crowded beaches as soon as they arrive. Among the many limitations to consider with larger groups in Galapagos, the primary issue is the time it takes logistically to move from one activity to the next. The more people you have in your group, the longer it takes to seamlessly transition between adventures.

Selecting a small ship (with a capacity of 35 passengers or fewer) for your adventure will maximize your connection to the environment and wildlife viewing opportunities. With much smaller tour groups, flexible itineraries, and dedicated naturalist guides, safari-style expedition yachts allow you to experience Galapagos away from the crowds.

You’ll be happy to hear that you can’t go wrong with timing a visit to Galapagos! The archipelago is a true year-round destination, with high temperatures consistently averaging between 79-88°F / 26-31°C. Located right on the equator, the air and water temperatures change very little over the course of a year. In addition, almost all of the animal species you will see arrived in the Galapagos on ocean or air currents and do not migrate. Learn more - Best time to visit Galapagos

Galapagos small-ship cruises deliver the exact right level of activity, tailored to your comfort level. Whether you’re an avid hiker, under-sea explorer, or prefer longer days of luxurious relaxation on board, Quasar itineraries are designed to provide something for everyone.

Land and sea excursions vary in activity level, with accessibility of utmost importance. Some activities require very little physical effort, like flat walks along ancient lava fields, white sand beach strolls with sea lions, and stargazing from the yacht’s bow.

Most Guests find the activities with a higher fitness level are still quite accessible, from snorkeling through the gentle waters to kayaking with your travel companion. Rest assured, there are opportunities for both adventure and relaxation around every corner.

The Galapagos Islands are an exceptionally safe travel destination. Some luxury cruises, including Quasar’s Evolution yacht, are equipped with an infirmary and a doctor on board. Our crew and Guides are trained in safety protocols. In the event of an emergency, while rare, there are swift, safe medical evacuation options. Learn more - Is it safe to travel to the Galapagos Islands?

In Galapagos, you have to be ready at any moment to have an epic wildlife encounter. A flightless cormorant can take a dive in the blink of an eye. A Galapagos penguin can swim by you at lightning speed. Sometimes solo getaways are that way too!

Solo travelers love the spontaneity of Galapagos, and there’s no better place to get away from it all. In this incredibly safe destination, solo travelers are rewarded with up-close animal encounters and epic days of adventure. With under 32 like-minded Guests on board your cruise, you may find yourself with new friends for life.

Your adventure begins with a flight from your home region to Ecuador, then an easy domestic flight from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos. Galapagos cruises depart from 3 places within the archipelago: Baltra Island, the port town of Puerto Ayora (on Santa Cruz Island), and the port town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (on San Cristobal Island).

Guests traveling with Quasar will not need to worry about the logistics of getting to the Galapagos and to your cruise departure port. We will make all the arrangements for you, from the moment you land in mainland Ecuador until the moment you depart from your lifetime adventure. Learn more - How to get to Galapagos Islands