Experience Mother Nature at her most extra as you glide through the Galápagos Islands on this boutique cruise. Things start in Quito, the second-highest capital city in the world. A walking tour is the perfect introduction before we head out of town to see The Equator. Then we fly off the mainland and board a yacht to follow Charles Darwin's trail of discovery. These islands went untouched by civilization for thousands of years and developed exceptional ecosystems. It's basically Paradise, and the animals are completely comfortable around (or totally indifferent to) the curious tourists. Our Galápagos Gay Cruise also features plenty of snorkeling to immerse you in the marine life. We'll finish things off with a short flight to Guayaquil on the mainland.
A 10-day boutique gay cruise through the Galápagos Islands, starting in Quito, Ecuador, aboard the private yacht Natural Paradise.
Steven Krumholz is the guy who actually picks up the phone — and the one who knows which cabin, which resort, and which party is worth your time. Decades of access, zero booking fees, all heart.
Experience Mother Nature at her most extra as you glide through the Galápagos Islands on this boutique cruise. Things start in Quito, the second-highest capital city in the world. A walking tour is the perfect introduction before we head out of town to see The Equator. Then we fly off the mainland and board a yacht to follow Charles Darwin's trail of discovery. These islands went untouched by civilization for thousands of years and developed exceptional ecosystems. It's basically Paradise, and the animals are completely comfortable around (or totally indifferent to) the curious tourists. Our Galápagos Gay Cruise also features plenty of snorkeling to immerse you in the marine life. We'll finish things off with a short flight to Guayaquil on the mainland.
A 10-day boutique gay cruise through the Galápagos Islands, starting in Quito, Ecuador, aboard the private yacht Natural Paradise.
Steven Krumholz is the guy who actually picks up the phone — and the one who knows which cabin, which resort, and which party is worth your time. Decades of access, zero booking fees, all heart.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is a high-altitude city nestled in the Andes Mountains. Known for its exceptionally well-preserved colonial center, it was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage sites and features a stunning array of 16th and 17th-century architecture, including ornate churches and historic palaces.
San Cristobal is the fifth largest and easternmost island of the Galapagos archipelago. It is comprised of several fused extinct volcanoes and is home to the provincial capital, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. The island is famous for its diverse wildlife, including a massive population of sea lions, and contains the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos, El Junco Lagoon.
South Plaza Island and Black Turtle Cove represent two of the most distinct ecological highlights of the Galapagos archipelago. South Plaza is a small, uplifted island known for its vibrant Sesuvium ground cover that turns from green to bright red during the dry season, hosting a large colony of land iguanas. Black Turtle Cove, located on the northern shore of Santa Cruz Island, is a tranquil mangrove lagoon accessible only by panga, serving as a critical nursery for sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks.
Rabida and Bartholomew (Bartolomé) are iconic islands within the Galápagos archipelago, renowned for their striking geological formations and diverse endemic wildlife. Rabida is famous for its unique maroon-red volcanic sand beaches, while Bartholomew is home to the most photographed site in the archipelago, Pinnacle Rock. These uninhabited islands offer exceptional opportunities for snorkeling with penguins and sea lions in a protected natural environment.
Santiago and Santa Cruz Islands are central components of the Galapagos archipelago. Santa Cruz serves as the main hub for tourism and scientific research, housing the town of Puerto Ayora, while Santiago is an uninhabited island known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, pahoehoe lava flows, and rich marine life sites.
Santa Cruz Island is the central tourism hub of the Galapagos archipelago, home to the bustling port town of Puerto Ayora. It offers a diverse range of landscapes from volcanic highlands to white sand beaches, and serves as the primary base for travelers exploring the unique wildlife and geological features of the islands.
Genovesa Island, often called Bird Island, is a horseshoe-shaped shield volcano located in the far northern reaches of the Galapagos archipelago. Formed by the collapse of a volcanic caldera, the island features the stunning Darwin Bay and is world-renowned for its incredibly dense populations of seabirds, including red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, and frigatebirds. It is uninhabited by humans and remains one of the most pristine and remote sites for bird watching and snorkeling within the Galapagos National Park.
Santiago Island, also known as San Salvador or James Island, is a significant uninhabited island in the Galapagos archipelago. Characterized by its dramatic volcanic landscapes, the island features extensive lava flows, black sand beaches, and historic sites visited by Charles Darwin. It is a premier destination for observing unique wildlife such as the Galapagos fur seal and marine iguanas in their natural habitat.
Santa Cruz Island is the primary tourism hub for the Galápagos archipelago, centered around the port town of Puerto Ayora. The island is characterized by its diverse vegetation zones, ranging from coastal mangroves to lush highland forests, and is a critical site for conservation and scientific research. It serves as the main logistics base for travelers and is renowned for its giant tortoise populations and unique volcanic geology.
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador and its primary commercial port, situated on the western bank of the Guayas River. Known as the gateway to the Galápagos Islands, it features a tropical coastal climate, the expansive Malecón 2000 riverfront promenade, and the historic colorful hillside neighborhood of Las Peñas.
Royal Galapagos
