Our three expedition yachts – Origin, Theory and Evolve – are chic, luxurious and intimate. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and local authenticity, our cruises ensure an unforgettable experience that respects and preserves the unique beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

These floating boutique hotels (certified as such by Relais & Châteaux) have just 10 staterooms, a dining room, library, cocktail bars, living rooms and beautiful sun decks with spa pools and daybeds. They are small enough to access tucked-away places that bigger ships can’t reach, dropping anchor in deserted bays of islands inhabited only by wildlife.

Most importantly, our fleet is extra-efficient and eco-friendly, leaving only the most minimal footprint on this precious ecosystem.

Every design detail has been considered to ensure our vessels are lighter and more efficient than their traditional counterparts, meaning carbon emissions are reduced by more than 30 percent. Ecoventura journeys are only offered in week-long itineraries (that can be done back-to-back) to limit overtourism, while the speed of our vessels ensures quicker access to all the islands have to offer. On board, sustainability remains front of mind, from reduced plastic waste to locally sourced ingredients.

Ecoventura’s experiences are designed to responsibly immerse you in this unique ecosystem, facilitating thrillingly close yet low-impact encounters with its curious and wonderful creatures.

Swim and snorkel with turtles and Galápagos penguins, white-tipped sharks and manta rays; paddleboard side-by-side with dolphins and sea lions; explore mangrove estuaries and caves in kayaks and unobtrusive pangas. On shore, lava fields teem with rare birdlife and beaches are home to colonies of penguins and iguanas, giant tortoises and dancing blue-footed boobies. Experiences are led by our team of insightful, charismatic experts, many of whom are locally born, have decades of experience and fathomless knowledge, and are renowned for being the best in the business.

Origin, Theory and Evolve are all available for private charter, for up to 20 guests. Alternatively, join one of our group cruises which bring together like-minded travellers. We also have designated family departures, and will match families with similarly aged children – from tweens to college age – to maximize shared connections.

As the gatekeepers to the Galápagos Islands, our expert team can unlock its secrets for our guests, to reveal the most eye-opening and unforgettable sights of this truly extraordinary destination, in the most sustainable way possible.