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The Galapagos Islands make up an archipelago that is part of Ecuador.
The islands were made famous by Charles Darwin's studies there that led
to his theory of evolution by natural selection. After the publication of
Darwin's Origin of the Species, 97.5% of the archipelago's land area was
declared a national park. Since then, the islands have become a popular
destination for cruisers curious about the unique wildlife. The Galapagos
Islands are home to a number of animal species, including the Galapagos
tortoise, sea lions, the Blue-footed Booby, the Marine iguana, the Galapagos
Penguin and Darwin's finches. Cruises to the Galapagos Islands allow ample
opportunity to meet this wildlife up close.
The Galapagos Islands cruise season is year-round.
Most Galapagos Islands vacations are 10 to 13 nights in length,
although longer trips are sometimes available.
If you must fly a long distance to reach your port of departure,
we suggest that you arrive at the port city at least one or two days
in advance of your Galapagos Islands cruise. This will give you time
to rest and get oriented before boarding the ship. Most cruise lines
offer pre-cruise hotel packages.
For a list of Galapagos cruise ports, click here.
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