Ecoventura - Galapagos

Just returned from two weeks on the Origin. I went with my two daughters, who are in their 50's. Our two naturalists, Billy and Katrina, and a third were fantastic. Hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and zodiac rides kept us very busy. The staff, the crew, the chefs, and everyone else were truly amazing, All the animals and birds we saw were unbelievable. We were treated like kings. This is a fantastic company to work with if you are considering a trip to the Galapagos Islands. On a scale of one to five, I would rate them a seven !!

Unbelievable experience. Our guides, Katrina and Malena, were informative, helpful and clearly loved Galapagos. Our boat, the Origin, was comfortable and well equipped. Our chefs were talented, the food extraordinary! Our Captain, Gregory, was helpful and generous of his time. Everything was well planned, highly detailed and thoughtfully laid out. Highly recommend Ecoventura. It is expensive but worth every penny.

If you are looking for a Galapagos Cruise, stop searching you have found the right company to go with! We did the Volcanic Wonders 8 Nights, 7 days itinerary aboard the Evolve in May 2023. The trip experience itself was astounding, the landscapes, animals, and snorkeling are once in a lifetime. Our Naturalists - Sofia and Antonio were so informative and energetic, I cannot imagine a trip without them and will be seeking them out for any other Galapagos trip I do in the future. The service and experience onboard the ship were also incomparable, our concierge Joselyn was always available and made sure every detail of our trip was taken care of, whether small details like room comfort to larger questions we might have had - she was always able to help. The ships crew paid so much more attention than we could have imagined, Luis, Xavier and Ali who manned the Pangas (zodiac boats), were always careful with speed and bumps, but also paid such careful attention to who could see which angle, who had gotten their photograph. Our barmen: Alexander and Victor were incredibly attentive, to the point of remembering our drink orders and having personalized recommendations when requested. Alberto our room attendant was so fast and thorough, our rooms were always cleaned and turned down each time we left. The food aboard the ship was also a delight, we particularly enjoyed the Ecuadorian options at each meal occasion, we did not expect such amazing food on such a small boat - amazing work from Estuardo and Erick! Overall our crew was what made the trip extraordinary, from the personal greeting, the party where we got to meet and spend time with our wonderful electrician Pablo and engineer Luis as well. As well as our captain Jhon greeting us 'home' after each trip.

My family and I had one of the most incredible vacations aboard Theory. The yacht is spectacular and comfortable, the crew is so incredibly kind and professional, the food is delicious, and the excursions are once in a lifetime. If you are looking to swim and hike amongst wild animals like sharks, dolphins, turtles, sea lions, rays, rare birds and more then this is the experience for you.

We were so very happy to have been able to experience such a 1st class experience in the Galapagos. Ecoventura and its crew (the Evolve yacht for our family that included 2 parents and 2 adult children) was absolutely 1st class. Every single member of the crew were just wonderful to each of us. Protect us at all times while having a wonderful time enjoying this beautiful part of the world. Additionally the guides, Sofia and Antonio, were incredible and really helped make our adventure unforgettable and something to never forget and continue to protect. Trip of a lifetime! We highly recommend this team for your Galapagos adventure!

Going to the Galapagos has always been on my bucket list. Putting a trip in someone else's hands is always a risk but it was better than I could have dreamed of. I have never liked the idea of a cruise but as it was the best way to see the islands I had no choice. Ecoventura offered trips that were small and personal. What I hadn't banked on was making life time friendships with other passengers that truly made the experience! As a biologist myself I always hope the guides will be good and I cannot fault them , especially as they were passing on knowledge in a language that wasn't their mother tongue. Fernando and Antonio were excellent. The fact that they also helped us with our photography skills was an added bonus. The boat itself was spotlessly clean and the constant snacks and food was terrible for my waistline😂. The food onboard was fantastic , easily top restaurant quality and with lots of choice. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff, even when due to jet lag we were up at 5.00am. The Galápagos Islands should be on everyones bucket list as a dream holiday and I can think of nothing that Ecoventura could do to make the holiday better. I 100% recommend Ecoventura.

Our 8-day tour on the Evolve was the most fantastic trip! From the moment our naturalist guides, Karina and Malena, met us at San Cristobal airport, we were put at ease. The yacht staff was amazing - immediately remembering our names, dietary requirements, and preferences. The guides presented information with a perfect blend of expertise and humor that was appropriate for our group. The food and drinks on-board were of a very high caliber. We could not have asked for anything more!

My best vacation ever. The crew on Theory, and our guides Karina and Antonio, were fantastic and made everyone feel totally relaxed. The excursions were just incredible - the wildlife is as amazing as everyone says it is, and you really do get up close - such as having to carefully avoid stepping on the hundreds of marine iguanas. The pace of the vacation was full but not too much (and of course you can skip any excursion), with great support from the crew for things such as getting in and out of wetsuits, choosing the right cocktail for the occasion, etc :-) Thoroughly recommended.