Galápagos

Cruises to the Galápagos Islands— «Cradle of Evolution»

For nature lovers, as well as for those who truly appreciate its beauty, Galápagos Island cruises will be an ideal solution for your trip. «Cradle of Evolution» is a unique place on Earth that, through the efforts of the global community, has reached our present day in practically unchanged form, and also a corner of the wild where an enormous number of rare and unique animals live (some of them are found only here) – all of this is the Galápagos . And today in vibrant and spectacular Galápagos Islands, tours that depart on a regular basis outshine all other tourist and cruise routes. After all, this is the only place that, once visited, creates a feeling of deep immersion in the concept of evolution – a headlong leap into the cradle of life, as well as a sense of touching something greater, older, eternal.

That is why today more and more European travelers decide to go to the Galápagos Islands and buy a tour with a full excursion program and experienced guides who will show and tell you about all the local sights and reveal the amazing world of local fauna that you won’t find even in the best zoos in the world. Enjoy your vacation to the fullest today with a cruise trip from Silversea Cruises – the leading cruise company.

The Galápagos —an investment in unforgettable, colorful memories

The Galápagos is the second-largest marine protected area, home to rare animal species as well as representatives of marine flora. That is why only the most comfortable and modern liners can make cruises through these waters without fear of upsetting the fragile ecological balance that UNESCO diligently protects. With each season, the number of people eager to embark on a cruise to exotic countries and undiscovered continents grows exponentially. After all, in the case of a tour to the Galápagos Islands, prices are not a determining factor for travelers – this trip is the type of experience that is difficult to repeat and impossible to forget.

A pleasant warm summer climate, almost Mediterranean sun, and endless beaches with invigorating water whose temperature in summer does not exceed 22-25 degrees — all of this will make your rest enjoyable and comfortable. And with a comfortable liner equipped with all amenities, the entire journey will fly by like one moment, leaving behind countless bright, vibrant impressions for a lifetime. Therefore Galápagos Island cruises – a vacation for true gourmets, and an investment in unforgettable, colorful memories.

Two sides of the island

As a unique natural reserve, the Galápagos has one of the most incredible faunas on the planet. Yes, by deciding to buy a tour to the Galápagos Islands,you can become a witness to the unique merging of tropical and polar migration waves, and watch whales’ leaps, dolphins’ mating games, or enjoy the funny habits of the local penguin population, right before your eyes. Colorful flocks of parrots, giant tortoises – after which the islands were named – and many flocks of migratory birds, some of which come here from Europe and some of which fly in from Antarctica in search of food, will fill each day with unforgettable impressions and emotions, and photo albums with hundreds of pages — with new photos.

None of the variety of packages provided by travel companies «Galápagos Islands tours» can do without a visit to the Museum of Evolution (Darwin Museum), which is established on site, where this great scientist studied nature and made his first sketches of his theory of the origin of man.

You may also be interested in cruises to South America,  Japan and Africa.

Unique places

When we hear the word Galápagos, the first thing that comes to mind is a giant tortoise. Send it away as far as possible, because this stereotype doesn’t allow you to move forward,  and behind this lumbering long-liver you can see an incredible underwater world with unique flora and fauna, capable of driving nature lovers into ecstasy. This earthly paradise was opened in 1535 — interestingly, by a priest, and by mistake. For a long time it was a place of exile for convicts, which, you’ll agree, causes confusion and misunderstanding about the punishment system in Ecuador, which owns these islands. The question is: where in Ecuador were they sent in order to encourage a deserving figure and a scientific luminary? Answer: right here, the famous naturalist Charles Darwin in 1835 studied the islands. Spending almost a month on the islands, he began to suspect something and for the first time thought about the change of species, later formulating all of this in his theory of evolution. Go on a Galápagos cruise too — whether you’re looking for scientific discoveries, pursuing unique adventures, or simply wanting to swim in clear waters. It’s exactly here that experienced divers go, knowing that the diving programs on the islands are limited, but of the highest quality. In any case, it’s difficult to see such animals that will meet you on the island in another place and in such quantities. No matter what I say at the beginning of my text, the tortoise — is the main attraction of the Tortoise Islands. The elephant, the largest species of tortoises – live for over 170 years. Reaching a weight of 400 kg, they were gastronomically very attractive to the first settlers, and because of their unhurriedness and taste. Proof of this is the decrease in the population over 200 years from 250 to 15 thousand.

Active conservation efforts have borne fruit, and now the population is slowly, but recovering. The second wonder of nature on the islands — is the marine iguana. It is believed that it was forced to climb into the sea due to the lack of enough food on land. Seaweed suited it perfectly, considering that the choice was not very large. If the iguana developed the ability to swim and dive, then another representative, apparently, found a lot of goodies on the ground, because the flightless cormorant got fat and ate so much that it lost the ability to take to the sky — in other words, the cormorant. Next comes the cuteness of the sea lion, which, by tradition, also breaks stereotypes and doesn’t really like water, preferring to spend 70% of its time on land. Galápagos penguins are the only species that live north of the equator. The smallest-looking in the world, yet proud. Proud, probably because it stays faithful to its chosen partner throughout its whole monogamous existence. When you see the wonderful frigatebird, you’ll understand what it means to have a name — it most likely gave it itself in the stone tablets, with a firm azure claw. It is unusual, bright, colorful, entertaining, and for females, most likely, also wonderful. But who are we to judge the beauty of feathered creatures? They have their own contests and dances. Unusual representatives of wildlife and unique places combined with comfortable weather are exactly what attract experienced seekers of calm and wonder to the islands.