Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are a world-class expedition yacht destination with unique wildlife, volcanic islands, diving and strict environmental cruising rules.

Galapagos Islands is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, expedition, passage-making, cultural or island-cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established yacht cruising grounds, while others are specialist expedition or route-planning destinations that need careful local support.

For owners and guests, Galapagos Islands can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, marinas, remote anchorages, canal transits, expedition shore landings, diving, rainforests or Atlantic-Pacific passage planning. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.

Superyacht highlights

• World-class wildlife expedition destination
• Giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas and rare birdlife
• Specialist luxury expedition yacht appeal
• Diving, volcanic islands and nature-led itineraries
• Strict permits and environmental rules required