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Galapagos Islands Luxury Travel: Larger Vessel vs. Smaller Vessel

The Galapagos Islands are one of the most fascinating travel destinations in the world. Known for their exotic wildlife and extraordinary scenery, this archipelago of about 19 islands and scores of islets is a World Heritage site. The most amazing feature about Galapagos is that each island boasts its own unique landscape, which is as diverse as dark volcanic rocks to white sandy beaches.

What could be better than exploring the beautiful Galapagos Islands on a luxury cruise? And that brings us to the all-important, age-old question: should you choose a smaller or a larger vessel for your Galapagos Islands luxury trip? Does size really matter when choosing your cruise vessel?

Read on to learn the major differences between Galapagos Islands deluxe class vessels.

Smaller vessel

If you prefer a more intimate and private experience, then you should choose a smaller vessel. Smaller vessels range from 12-guest capacity to 48-guest capacity. These vessels allow you to explore the sights and sounds of Galapagos to the fullest, away from a huge crowd. With fewer people onboard, you won’t even have to endure long waiting times as people disembark.

Smaller vessels also present the perfect opportunity to get to know other guests as well as the crew. Smaller vessels have less of an impact on a visitor site and often schedule their visits when larger vessels are not bringing guests. This provides for a more private experience with the fascinating fauna of the Galapagos Islands.

Larger vessel

Larger vessels range from 90-100 guest capacity. For those looking for more space, a large vessel is their go-to ship. Especially during the Galapagos Islands’ dry season, when the seas become rougher, you might feel seasick. This means you would want more room onboard and better stability as only a larger vessel can provide you that. A larger vessel also offers more facilities aboard to keep you busy during transit from one visitor site to another. Additionally, a larger vessel has more passengers onboard. So, there’s plenty of opportunity to meet like-minded travelers from around the world and share mutual experiences. If you’re planning an once-in-a-lifetime luxury trip to the Galapagos as a family, the larger vessel is the right fit for you as children are more at ease with space and facilities.

Although size of a vessel matters when choosing your Galapagos Islands expedition experience, it’s just as important, if not more, to select the right luxury travel company to plan your trip. Alluring Americas is one of the highly respected luxury travel operator that provides an unforgettable travel adventure to the Galapagos Islands.

Our award-winning travel specialists design personalized trips of all types in Ecuador that include the Galapagos Islands and can recommend the right vessel match for your interests. Contact us at sales@alluringamericas.com or call us Toll Free (800) 701-4278 or + (772) 291-7581.

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