Silversea Expeditions – the ONLY way to see the Glorious Galapagos

Galapagos – one of the most far flung places and probably one of the least visited by cruisers, this is definitely not your average Med cruise or the likes. This is more your Bucket List type of destination, a once in a lifetime trip, and what better way to make that voyage than on a luxurious 6* Silversea Expedition ship? There can be no better way!

A Galápagos expedition cruise, enjoyed aboard Silver Galapagos, brings you to one of the most isolated places in the world to encounter an abundant variety of wildlife species that is incredibly unique and found nowhere else on earth. Lying just off the western coast of South America, the Galápagos archipelago is inaccessible to most, yet this isolation has allowed nature to develop in ways exclusive to the islands. Experience it all with complimentary exploration activities including Zodiac tours, snorkeling, kayaking and nature hikes led by our highly experienced guides certified by the National Park of the Galápagos.

The Galapagos Islands are celebrated throughout the world for their unique natural wonders and the rare and intriguing wildlife that played such an important role in Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection. The wildlife that amazed Charles Darwin still invites travelers to this treasured region today. Isolated from the mainland for thousands of years, some of the most unusual species in the world evolved here, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and even the world’s only equatorial penguin. The islands comprise the Galapagos National Park and were recently named a “World Heritage Site”.

Where else in the world can you get up close and personal with such rare species? Where else in the world can you queue up for seafood at the local market with a sea lion for company? Oh yes, he’s there for the seafood too, and he queues up quite politely!

Galapagos isn’t just about the wildlife, although that does play a huge part. There is also a human side to this archipelago, fascinating traditions to be discovered – the story of Post Office Bay and how it came to get its name and its tradition that still continues to this day. These islands are not without their scandal either, visitors can visit Baroness Viewpoint, named after Baroness Eloise Wagner de Bosquet who was involved in a sordid affair of sex, murder and mystery in 1934. You can’t beat a bit of scandal can you?!

Why Silversea then? To be honest, they are one of only a few cruiselines who have ships especially built as true expedition ships, Ships built to cope with conditions in this region and small enough to access all areas – and they are just about as luxurious as ships come.

Silversea has three purpose built expedition ships – small, intimate, and uniquely kitted out. They have all the amenities that the discerning cruiser would expect and so much more. They have inboard Zodiacs so that guests can get up close a personal with wildlife and snorkelling equipment too. They cater for the curious traveller with an inquiring mind who wants to get the most they can from some of the world’s most far flung destinations whilst not forsaking comfort and luxury, not to mention exquisite cuisine!

There is so much of the world to discover and I would be delighted to help you do it. If you would like to learn more about these wonderful cruises please feel free to contact me on 0800 408 6084 or email me at [email protected]. I am looking forward to speaking to you already!