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Choosing a Galapagos Boat

Although the Galapagos Islands are a beautiful once-in-a-lifetime experience no matter which boat you are on, remember that you'll still spend a considerable amount of time on board. Here are the most common considerations to use when choosing a boat.

Price-Range Choices
If your budget is very limited, cruise the archipelago on one of our super-economical vessels ($)or pick a budget-priced boats ($$).
Go for one of the many mid-range ships ($$$) if you insist on a reasonable level of comfort on your trip.
Make your Galapagos tour a once-in-a-lifetime experience through and through by choosing one of our high-end Galapagos yacht (up to 22 passengers - $$$$) or opting for a high-end Galapagos cruise ships (up to 100 passengers - $$$$).

Large vs. Small Boats
Small Galapagos boats, as well as impressive cruise ships have both advantages and drawbacks. Please check out our Large vs. Small Boats page to make a choice.

Diving on Board
While snorkeling is possible on nearly every boat, SCUBA diving is available on only a limited number of boats. If you don't want to miss the spectacular deep-sea wonders the Galapagos have to offer and have a diving license, please have a look at our Galapagos diving boats.

Charter a Galapagos Boat
If you are group of students, a corporation, a club, on a honeymoon and want a private experience, or any group of people who wants to explore the Galapagos Islands on a chartered boat, click here.