The Eclipse was just brilliant ?great wildlife, excellent crew and guides. CB, WarringtonGardnerBayPuntaSuárezPuertoAyoraTagusCovePuntaEspinosaPuntaVicenteRocaPuertoEgasBachasBeachCerroDragonBlackTurtleCoveElizabeth BayBARTOLOMÉISABELAFERNANDINAJAMESRÁBIDABALTRAESPAÑOLA---- 6 days/5 nights - + - 8 days/7 nightsSANTA CRUZ020 8747 8315 / journeylatinamerica.co.uk bookings, consultant advice and additional information 107Highlights of the Galápagos 12 days, 10 nightsGuayaquil 2 nights, Galápagos 7n, Guayaquil 1n.Day 1 Fly from the UK, arriving the same evening at the lively port of Guayaquil on the Pacific coast. Accommodation at a city centre hotel for 2 nights. Day 2 At leisure to stroll along the magnificent riverside promenade, the refurbished market and Spanish Naval Shipyard. Days 3-9 Transfer to the airport for flight to the Galápagos Islands (1½hrs) for a cruise on the liner MV Legend. This 92m yacht can accommodate 100 passengers; most cabins have an ocean view. There is a restaurant and lounge and bar with live music, a large observation deck and a swimming pool. There are shows and entertainments, in which guests can participate. Day 10 Fly back to Guayaquil, overnight. Day 11 Fly to the UK, arriving day 12. Prices from £2,602pp based on two sharing, excluding transatlantic flights. Fridays from the UK Legend: (right) the staff could not have been more friendly or efficient. Despite initial reservations about the size of the boat, we would now recommend it over smaller boats. CB, Hammersmithshutterstock.commetropolitan touring Eclipse This ship has established herself as one of the most luxurious vessels sailing the Galápagos waters, appealing to guests who wish to combine comfort with the benefits of a smaller vessel. There are 26 cabins, accommodating 48 passengers. All cabins have either queen size beds or two lower twins. There is a Jacuzzi and al fresco dining on the deck. Departs Saturdays, 6 or 8 days

MV Mary Anne had exceptionally good food, friendly crew, excellent and knowledgeable guide. EH, Bishop's Stortford108 Galápagos Islandsbrigantines offer a really romantic nautical experience and are frequently fitted out to a very high standard. They are often evocatively pictured under full sails; in practice they usually rely on twin motors and only occasionally do the vessels scud before the wind.Smaller first class yachts and schoonersThe great advantage of the smaller yachts is that the ambience is more like sailing than cruising. The facilities on these yachts are of a high standard and since they carry only a handful of tourists they enable your visit to the islands to be a low impact, low-key affair. Sailing boats, schooners and Grace The MY Grace is named after her late owner, Princess Grace of Monaco, who spent her honeymoon on board. With just 9 large cabins accommodating 18 passengers, and abundant deck space, she exudes comfort and charm. Facilities include an indoor/al fresco eating area, library, bar/lounge, sun deck, Jacuzzi and kayaks. Departs Saturdays, 8 days Galápagos Journey I A good choice for passengers preferring a catamaran, this air-conditioned cruiser of 8 roomy cabins is bright and airy, with a cheerful décor in bright colours. She prides herself on her speed and stability. There is a comfy sun-deck (albeit with an artificial lawn flooring!), a lounge area and Jacuzzi where passengers can socialise. Departs Tuesdays, 4 days; Fridays 5 or 8 days Mary Anne This 54m barquentine evokes the legendary square rigger tradition. She is slim, fast and wonderfully resonant of times gone by, with generous use of wood panelling. There are 10 double cabins (but a maximum of 16 passengers on Galápagos cruises), a sun-deck with seats, canopied roof deck, an open air dining area and a small library. Departs Saturdays, 5 days; Mondays or Wednesdays, 6 days Darwin'sBayPrincePhillip'sStepsIsla LobosGardnerBayPuertoBaquerizoMorenoPunta SuárezPuertoAyoraPuntaEspinosaPuntaVicenteRocaPost Office BayPuntaCormorantBARTOLOMÉISABELAFERNANDINASANTA CRUZJAMESSANCRISTÓBALTOWERESPAÑOLANORTH SEYMOURFLOREANAGardner BayPuertoBaquerizoBayPuntaSuárezPuertoAyoraPunta CormorantPost Office BayPuertoEgasChineseHatIsla Lobos---- 4 days/3 nights---- 5 days/4 nights---- 8 days/7 nights (c)---- 8 days/7 nights (d)KickerRockPuntaPittSanta FéPrincePhillip'sStepsDarwinBayPuntaVicenteRocaTagusCoveUrbinaBayElizabethBayPuertoVillamilPuntaMorenoPuntaEspinosaBARTOLOMÉNORTH SEYMOURBALTRAJAMESSANCRISTÓBALFLOREANAPLAZAESPAÑOLAISABELARÁBIDASANTA CRUZLasBachasTOWERTOWERRABIDAPuertoEgasGardnerBayPuntaSuárezPuertoAyoraPuntaCormorantPost Office BayUrbina BayPuntaEspinosaBlackTurtleElizabeth BayCovePunta MorenoPuntaPittCerro BrujoCerroDragonPrincePhillip'sStepsDarwin BaySullivanBayEspumillaBeachPuntaAlbemarlePuntaVicenteRocaTagusCoveBARTOLOMÉISABELAFERNANDINASANTA CRUZJAMESFLOREANANORTH SEYMOURBALTRA---- 6 days/5 nightsESPAÑOLA---- 6 days/5 nights---- 5 days/4 nightsSANBALTRACRISTÓBALPLAZAMOSQUERAOther first class yachts we recommend include: Galápagos Odyssey, Evolution. Full details on our website.royal palmmetropolitan touring