A bit about the sailing

The Galapagos Islands form a volcanic archipelago straddling the equator some 960 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador. They consist of volcanic peaks, strange lava fields, beautiful sandy bays, and clear seas. Their natural history is outstanding, and much of it is endemic. There are Giant Tortoises, prehistoric-looking Land and Marine Iguanas, and countless breeding seabirds; most appealing of all is the ‘tame’ and obliging nature of the islands’ extraordinary wildlife. This 2-week cruise avoids the routineluxury motor vessels - on this chartered comfortable 2-masted Topsail Schooner (accommodates 16 passengers), they say we will have the freedom to visit all of the major islands, and many of the smaller ones, not able to be visited by the majority of cruises visiting the islands. We will be able to swim and snorkel with penguins (and sharks!!) and sun bathe on deck while cruising among the islands, then land from the rib and trek across the islands with our personal wildlife guide.