Going into this Galapagos trip, I thought for sure that I’d have a strong preference for a small vessel, something in the 16-20 passenger range. Quaint and cozy, where everybody knows your name. After my cruise on the 100-passenger Galapagos Legend, I now see major advantages to both and was surprised by how much I loved a larger crowd and …

Many travelers who call Adventure Life for help planning a trip to the Galapagos often start by saying, "You know, I heard the cruises are really the best way to see the islands, but we're not really 'cruise people'." And to that I say, a cruise in the Galapagos is not your typical cruise! These ships are all between 12-100 …

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a huge wildlife person. Love it, don't get me wrong, but it's not often the sole reason for selecting my next destination. I can now confidently say that the Galapagos has made a believer out of me! Travelers are able to interact with the wildlife in a way that very few places in the world …

The Galapagos Islands are located 1.5 hours by direct commercial flight from mainland Ecuador. A lot of travelers don't realize just how remote the islands are! For any remote destination, the logistics of coming and going can be quite involved. Then add in the factor of the Islands being very closely regulated for conservation, and you've …

At the completion of our 5-day cruise aboard the Legend, my mother and I had planned to spend two nights in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz to continue our Galapgaos experience and have one more day for an excursion. A lot of travelers will extend their time on land in the Galapagos for scuba diving excursions or to do a specific day trip that their …