Beluga Yacht Galapagos

🌊 We're thrilled to announce a wildlife adventure cruise with Zoologist Lucy Cooke in August 2025!

🐧 Lucy is a renowned wildlife expert who is celebrated for her engaging approach to natural history and conservation. With a background in zoology and a passion for evolution and animal behavior, Cooke has made significant contributions to wildlife education through her work in television and literature.

🐢 Join us for the adventure of a lifetime to the enchanted islands where you’ll have the opportunity to see and photograph unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes! With only 12 passengers on this intimate cruise, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and an exclusive, close-knit experience with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. Led by guest host Lucy and a certified Galápagos National Park guide, you’ll be immersed in the amazing ecosystems of Galápagos, where the wildlife have no fear of people. From identifying elusive bird species to understanding marine life behavior, our experts will ensure an enriching educational experience for your visit to this special gem of our planet.

🛳️ Learn more here: https://www.enchantedexpeditions.com/galapagos-islands-wildlife-adventure-cruise-with-lucy-cooke/

Contact our destination expert Tatjana to RESERVE your spot:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

🌊 Our destination management company Enchanted Expeditions - Galapagos & Ecuador is proud to be the official representative for the luxury yacht Passion! 🚢 For our friends in the travel industry we're offering a familiarization cruise in September! This is a special opportunity to experience this beautiful ship. Learn more below 💙

🌊 Excellent presentation about ocean conservation in the Galapagos Marine Reserve by Dr. Alex Hearn. Thank you to Galapagos Conservation Trust for hosting! ➡️ Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Ao2CSnq5Pq8?feature=shared

📺 See more educational talks on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//videos

🌟 Special offer! Come explore the enchanted islands with us 😀🛥️🌊

🌵🐢 We’re so happy to have veteran zookeeper & wildlife expert Bobby-Jo Vial of Bobby-Jo Safaris currently adventuring on our other boat Cachalote Explorer!!! Watch her posts & stories on her page to follow her adventure 🦭🤿🌊🐠

We are still walking amongst dinosaurs ❤️

Galapagos Land Iguana 🦎

South Plaza Island 🏝️

🌊 “Throughout May, waved albatrosses on Española island start to lay their eggs, which are incubated for two months. By January the following year, their offspring have left the colony to spend the next six years out at sea.” via Galapagos Conservation Trust

A pair mates for life, and only one egg is raised each year. The male and female take turns with egg incubation. Once chicks hatch, they stay together in small groups while the parents go out to sea to hunt for food. While the pair may spend months apart out at sea, they come together again to Española island every year to breed. Their average lifespan is 30 years.

Young waved albatross start trying to fly at just 5-6 months, and at less than a year old, they head out to sea for up to six years, before they return home to choose a lifelong mate with their unique courtship dance 💙

📷 credit: Jenna Farber & Judy Carvalhal

🌴 For our friends who live in Galápagos: We're offering a SILENT RETREAT for locals this weekend at our lovely Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island! More info below 💙

🌊 "National parks are truly treasures - not luxuries, but vital parts of the planet." ~Sylvia Earle, American Marine Biologist, Explorer & Author 💙

📷 credit: Samuel Weitzman ~ View of León Dormido (Kicker Rock) from Cerro Brujo beach on San Cristobal Island, Galápagos

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌊

🌎 Happy Earth Day! We're grateful to work & play in a country with incredible, diverse natural beauty. Thank you to our guests & partners who support tourism 💙

✨ "No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced." David Attenborough ✨

We believe that without tourism, there is no conservation.

📷 credit: Samuel Weitzman - Marine iguana in Galápagos

🌋 Amazing photos of La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island from this past week! Eruptions usually last a week or two - but this started in early March 2024! A spectacular sight when the lava flow reaches the sea! 🔥🌊

Thank you to our naturalist guide Karla Zarabia Vivas who took these photos on a Beluga yacht cruise 🙏💙

🌊 SPECIAL PROMO FOR SELECT SUMMER CRUISE DATES! ☀️

Have you dreamed of seeing the unique wildlife & stunning landscapes of the Galapagos Islands? A liveaboard boat cruise offers a more immersive experience to observe and photograph iconic species such as marine iguanas, blue-footed bo***es, Galapagos penguins, giant tortoises, and so many more, up close in their natural habitat! Our knowledgeable naturalist guides enrich your adventure by providing in-depth information about the islands' ecology, geology, and wildlife, and the fascinating history of the islands.

We’re offering special rates for select dates during the months of July, August & September 2024:

🚢 Beluga, a “Superior First Class” motor yacht with panoramic windows in the salon and great deck space to enjoy your holiday. 8 cabins/16 passengers.

8-day cruise from US$ 4,125 (regular rate $5,300 US)
6-day cruise from US$ 3,875 (regular rate $4,000 US)

🚢 Cachalote Explorer Galapagos, a "First-Class" motor yacht, providing a stable, smooth and relaxing ride for your tour of the Galapagos Islands. 8 cabins/16 passengers.

8-day cruise from US$ 3,625 (regular rate $4,900 US)
6-day cruise from US$ 3,375 (regular rate $3,700 US)

✨ AND ALL PRICES for this promo INCLUDE:

*Return airfare from Quito (or Guayaquil) to Galapagos
*National Park Fee
*Transit Control Card Fee
*1 night stay at Enchanted Galapagos Lodge

Get in touch to start planning your dream trip to the enchanted islands! 🌴

For more information on available departure dates and bookings please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ In Ecuador +593-2-334-0525
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

*Promotion valid for new FIT bookings only. Fuel surcharge may apply.

📷 credit: Samuel Weitzman

Meet the NEW Manager of our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island! Please join us in giving Marcia Vasconez a warm welcome! 💙

📷 Wildlife Photography Lovers! 🐢 We’re excited to be working with incredibly talented wildlife photographer Bobby-Jo of Bobby Jo Safaris for a Galápagos cruise on our sister yacht Cachalote Explorer Galapagos this June/July 2024! Originally from Australia, Bobby-Jo has been leading wildlife safari photography tours all over the world for more than 20 years.

🐘 How does she get incredible wildlife photos? She’s a qualified senior zoo-keeper of eighteen years, so her perception and insight into animal behaviour in the wild enables her and her guests to capture unique and endearing images. She has developed an ability to often interpret animal behaviour which leads to very special photographic opportunities.

🐒 See her incredible photos and videos on her page: Bobby-Jo Safaris

👉 Learn more info about this exciting Galápagos wildlife safari cruise here: https://bobbyjosafaris.com/safaris/galapagos/

Galapagos THE ENCHANTING ISLANDSFor nature lovers and wildlife photographers alike, the Galápagos Islands offer unparalleled opportunities to capture breathtaking mome...

🌋 Excellent video with more information on the recent La Cumbre volcano eruption in Galápagos! Thank you to the GeologyHub Youtube Channel for sharing 🧡

➡️ Watch it here: https://youtu.be/X_C1lmz4nMc?feature=shared [4 min YouTube video]

Galapagos Volcano Update; New Large Eruption at Fernandina For the first time in 2 years a volcanic eruption is now ongoing in the Galapagos Islands. This new eruption is occurring at the Fernandina shield volcano (a...

🌴 For our friends who live in Galápagos: We're offering a special deal for locals only, at our lovely Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island! More info below 🧡

(Valid for March and April 2024)

⚠️ Important change to Galapagos National Park entry fees starting August 1st, 2024 🐢 (info below)

⚠️ GALAPAGOS PARK ENTRY FEE CHANGE! 🌊 Ecuador has revamped Galápagos entry fees to support long term conservation efforts. The most important change for foreign visitors; The $100 USD park entry fee will be increasing to $200 USD (for all foreign visitors age 13-65 or older - $100 USD for children 12 & under) starting on August 1st, 2024.

"The Galápagos Islands are not only a national treasure but a global one. It is our collective responsibility to protect and preserve this unparalleled ecosystem for future generations. The adjustment in the entry fee, the first in 26 years, is a necessary measure to ensure that tourism in the Galápagos remains sustainable and mutually beneficial to both the environment and our local communities." Niels Olsen, Ecuador Minister of Tourism.

The Government of Ecuador is committed to transparency, and pledges to provide regular updates on the projects & initiatives funded through the entry fees - including conservation efforts, upgraded facilities, and educational programs.

For more information:

Ecuador Ministry of Tourism blog (in Spanish): https://www.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec/se-actualiza-la-tasa-de-ingreso-a-las-areas-protegidas-en-galapagos/

Ecuador Ministry of Tourism Press Release - February 26th, 2024 (in English): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z7xlj7oa4qt09e8qw1ar0/Galapagos-Entry-Fees-Revamp-Press-Release-Ecuador-Ministry-of-Tourism-February-26th-2024.pdf?rlkey=mpbwt5eg8oxmo0cqyjrnck85j&dl=0

📷 credit: Laura Percy

🌳 Amazing historical discovery in Ecuador! 🇪🇨

🇪🇨 This is Ecuador! Beluga Yacht is owned & operated by Enchanted Expeditions - Galapagos & Ecuador, a destination management company (DMC) for Ecuador. We have offices in Quito (Mainland Ecuador), and in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos.

We're proud to be one of the pioneers in tourism in Ecuador, and we also arrange travel to Peru, Chile, Argentina & Guyana 💙

Send a message to learn more

🌊 Immerse Yourself in Adventure! ✨ *Book a Galápagos wildlife cruise for 2024 with our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - 20% OFF select cruise dates during summer 2024 🚢☀️ [promo EXTENDED until Feb 29th, 2024]

Look forward to the experiences & memories you’ll make by spending quality time in nature with dear family & friends 💙 Visiting Galápagos isn’t just a vacation; it’s an immersive, inspiring educational experience into the heart of nature’s magic ✨ With stunning landscapes and extraordinary wildlife, every day brings new discoveries, and a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of life in this extraordinary gem of our planet.

🚢 Motor Yacht Beluga (superior first class) - Liveaboard adventure 8 days/7 nights from $4,125 US (full rate starts at $5,300 US)

🚢 Motor Yacht Cachalote Explorer (first class) - Liveaboard adventure 8 days/7 nights from $3,625 US (full rate starts at $4,900 US)

✨ Book a whole boat for a week! Our beautiful small ships have 8 cabins to accommodate 16 passengers - imagine a cruise filled with your favorite friends & family 😀 SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PROMOS AVAILABLE FOR CHARTERS, PLEASE ASK US! 🌊

Get in touch to start planning your dream trip to the enchanted Islands! 🌴

For more information on available departure dates and/or bookings please contact us:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ In Ecuador +593-2-334-0525
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

*Promotion valid until February 29th, 2024 ~ Valid for new FIT bookings only.

📷 credit: Beluga Yacht photo by Kellie Paxian, Galápagos wildlife photos by Samuel Weitzman

🌊 Our Founder Judy Carvalhal was one of the first small ship cruise operators in Galápagos more than 40 years ago! Listen to our latest podcast to hear her story,

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/experience-ecuador-travel/
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/experience-ecuador-galapagos-travel-podcast/id1605835220

Happy new year from our Enchanted Travel family! 😀🥂🎉💙

🎉 Happy New Year! We wish you joy, peace, and love for 2024. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all tour & travel companies who trust us with your clients, to our valued travel partners in Ecuador, South America & beyond, and to our Enchanted Travel family team members in Galapagos and at our Quito office. We appreciate you! 😀

✨ A special shout-out to Jane, Ana, and the Emerging Destinations team - we’re proud to have you as our North America sales representative, and we appreciate all you do for us.

✨ Most importantly, we express our deepest gratitude to all the guests who traveled and stayed with us in 2023. Your support means the world to us. Thank you for continuing to support our family owned & operated business 💙 Here's to another year of enchanting travels in 2024! 🥂

🎄 We're offering a special Christmas menu at our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island. If you're in Santa Cruz please join us! 😀

🏆 So exciting! 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our team at El Queso Chueco for winning 1st place at the Cheese Cup America AND 1st place among Ecuadorian cheeses at the National Cheese Fair for our Crescent Moon cheese (camembert style)! 🧀 🇪🇨

El Queso Chueco is a family project led by Tatjana Angermeyer & Dustin Kinakin, with the cheese factory located on the property at our lodge Enchanted Galapagos Lodge - Santa Cruz Island 💙