A Basic Guide to Galapagos Cruise Vacation

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Galapagos Island is an archipelago of more than ten stunning islands, each offering different and unmatched vistas. Your cruise to Galapagos Islands is, therefore, going to be loaded with natural scenery, excitement, adventure and a rendezvous with rare species of animals such as giant tortoises, sea lions, flightless birds, tropical fish, swimming lizards, manta rays and Darwin finches found nowhere else on the planet. This wildlife-rich destination that inspired Charles Darwin will overwhelm you with its awesome biodiversity.

Best Things to Do in Galapagos Islands On a Cruise

The raw natural beauty of the island has been painstakingly preserved by the inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands hence you get to experience the land as nature created it. Here are some exciting ways to spend your time in the gorgeous Galapagos Islands.

Explore Island's Unique Geology - A great way to explore Galapagos islands is to book a Zodiac ride around the island's coastline. You will get a close view of fur seals, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and more. You also get to see stunning landscapes at places where the limestone meets lava.

Go Hiking on Tortuga Bay - A paved trail will guide you all the way to scenic Tortuga Bay. To regale you during your hiking, friendly creatures will soar and scurry all around you. If you feel tired after the hike, take a cooling swim to a secluded lagoon.

Enjoy Sea Life - At Fernandina Island, you can take an open ocean Zodiac ride. This is the best way to see a huge variety of seabirds, and also dolphins frolicking in their natural environment.

Best Places to Visit in Galapagos Islands On a Cruise

Here are some of the most attractive tourist destinations of the Galapagos Islands:

Charles Darwin Research Station - Located in Santa Cruz Island this is a must-visit attraction for kids with a scientific bent of mind. Here the Charles Darwin Research Foundation operates an active breeding center to preserve the unique diversity of the Galapagos Islands. There are educators, researchers, and volunteers to explain the archipelago's unique history and ecology.

Visit Bartolomé Island - It is a volcanic islet near the east coast of Santiago Island. Its most iconic geological feature is the picturesque Pinnacle Rock. On the base of the rock you'll find penguins, sea lions, and other marine birds. You can also spot juvenile sharks frolicking along the seashore. The natural richness of flora and fauna in this unpopulated land is a delight you would not like to miss.

Sierra Negra Volcano - Standing majestically in the Isabela Island, Sierra Negra is a large shield active volcano that rises nearly 4,500 feet high. Travelers get pulled by the stunning vistas of flowing fumaroles and a crater that spreads of a diameter of more than 6 miles, the second largest on the earth. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking here. You can also reach the volcano on horseback or hail a taxi.

San Cristobal Island - Also known as Chatham Island, San Cristobal Island is one of the largest islands in the archipelago of Galapagos. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital city of the Galapagos province is located here. The island is one of the oldest geological destinations and is popular amongst tourists. Here you can do hiking, snorkeling, diving or hang out with dolphins, iguana, giant tortoise, and many more exotic sea creatures.

Best Time to Cruise to the Galapagos Islands

As the weather remains amenable throughout the year you can book a Galapagos cruise at any time of the year and enjoy observing the native wildlife in their natural habitat. However, the peak time to visit this stunning island is between June to September and December to January. If you are fond of diving, it is suggested that you plan your visit in the warmer months between December and June as the sea is calm during this time and underwater visibility is also good.

So, if you get a blessed opportunity to be on a luxurious cruise holiday to Galapagos Islands, grab it with both hands. Cruise to Galapagos Islands is usually 6-15 days long. Bring along your loved ones to make the most of your vacay.