Ecoventura - Galapagos

No words will capture how much this trip meant to my husband and I. Our expectations were blown out of the water! First, to talk about some wildlife highlights. On our last night with Ecoventura, just as our last activity was ending, we got a call from the captain that he spotted dolphins from the boat. Our guides (Martín and Antonio, both of whom were phenomenal) quickly guided us to the zodiacs, where we chased after the dolphins. They played with our boat and jumped fully out of the water 3 times! Throughout our time there, we also saw blue footed boobies, penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, land iguanas, frigates with their inflated red pouch, Galapagos crabs, albatross, white-tipped and black-tipped reef sharks, flamingoes, eagle rays, and giant tortoises (and baby tortoises). As if that wasn't enough, the scenery was incredible, and it felt surreal being on these uninhabited islands. We also learned an astounding amount about everything that we saw. I chose Ecoventura for my Galapagos expedition after chatting with someone else who had been. She mentioned that her husband had cruised with another company previously, and his experience paled in comparison to hers. Due to the ship's size at 20 passengers or less (and the highest crew-to-passenger ratio in the Galapagos), this means more personalized experience and fewer crowds. It also inherently means you get to do more, since a lot of islands have strict limits on how many people get to step onto the island at a time, so most people on larger ships aren't disembarking 3 times per day like we were with Ecoventura. I really liked the schedule, which for the most part included a beach walk in the morning, a snorkel in the afternoon, and a "hike"/guided wildlife walk in the evening. We were able to visit 7 islands (more than Darwin did!), so we were never bored. As for the boat itself, the yacht was ultimate luxury! Someone came in to clean our cabins every time we left, so they were never sandy or wet. The food and cocktails were divine. Everyone, especially the captain, Peter, was so friendly, and we even got to steer the ship, blow the horn, and dine with the captain. This trip was truly unforgettable. It's going to be hard to top.

Amazing. I would highly recommend and would go again in a heartbeat. The crew and naturalists were top notch, food was abundant and delicious, and I felt safe and well-cared for the whole time. This should be a bucket-list item for anyone who can go and Ecoventura is the perfect way to see the Galapagos. The number of people on board is not too many, so everything seems personal and well-crafted!

We just spent the week of 7/20/2025- 7/27/2025 on board the Evolve ship. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH WONDERFUL THINGS!! This group has every single detail dialed in. From an operational perspective I was VERY impressed. The crew was communicative, paid attention to detail, provided excellent service and were literal ninjas in keeping our cabins clean. We would take a nap and be gone for 5 minutes and the beds were made. The food was EXCELLENT- they paid attention to each guests dietary needs. Our guides Billy and Cecibel were incredibly knowledgeable, personable and truly made our trip. The staff on board - from our Captain to the chefs and waitstaff was so full of energy and kept us laughing while waiting on us hand and foot. Steph was also very helpful and made sure no details were left to chance. I never leave reviews but if I could give 10 stars I would. BOOK WITH THEM! You will not be disappointed! Thank you to EcoVentura for a trip of a LIFETIME!

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.

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.

Galapagos is a wonderful place to visit made even better by travelling with Ecoventura. On board accomodation, facilities and catering were outstanding. With so much wildlife to see, the naturalists from the ship were very knowledgeable and helpful in their explanations.

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.