Ecoventura

The only Relais & Chateaux vessels to navigate the magical Galapagos Islands, sailing aboard Ecoventura’s three 20-passenger, 10-cabin expedition ships—Origin, Theory, and Evolve—is more like voyaging aboard world-class mega-yachts than what you think of when you imagine a traditional cruise. The ships named after Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution and Origin of Species, are managed like floating boutique hotels, operating 7-night/8-day itineraries that immerse you in one of the world’s most remote and untamed destinations. The most sustainable way to explore humanity’s final frontier, daily adventures led by onboard naturalists include snorkeling with marine iguanas, kayaking alongside sea turtles, strolling volcanic beaches and hiking tours that bring you up close and personal with the destination’s most fascinating species. Wildlife wanders freely and fearlessly throughout the archipelago, so travelers frequently find themselves swimming with Galápagos penguins, sun bathing with sea lions, or face-to-face with the famous blue-footed boobies!