This isolated archipelago of volcanic islands is known around the globe as a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts looking for the experience of a lifetime. Located in the eastern Pacific Ocean near Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands were made famous by Charles Darwin, whose observations and collections during his explorations here inspired the inception of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Touring the Galápagos Islands by yacht offers an inspirational experience reminiscent of Darwin’s travels by boat, albeit more luxurious and glamorous. Throughout your Galápagos yacht charter, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a mystical land filled with unexpected inhabitants and unique species, most of which have developed outside of human influence. Each island features its own distinctive landscape, ranging from barren grounds with volcanic rocks to stunning white sand beaches surrounded by aquamarine waters.
As a double World Heritage site, where both land and sea are protected, yacht routes are monitored by Galápagos National Park officials to ease crowding and environmental stress, resulting in blissful seclusion and undisturbed waters for cruising. With a lack of natural predators, the wildlife inhabitants are remarkably friendly and welcoming, offering visitors an intimate experience like no other. Here you can swim with sea lions and Pacific sea turtles, scuba-dive among hammerhead and whale sharks, and spot exotic marine iguanas, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, albatross, and penguins on land.