Galapagos Luxury Cruises & Tours

Step aboard the Galapagos luxury cruise of your dreams. As the leading USA-based specialist in Galapagos luxury tours by land and sea, AdventureSmith Explorations has the knowledge, connections and selection to ensure you get the best experience for your needs. Read on to learn some of our top considerations for luxury Galapagos vacations, or browse our curated trips now. 

Why Choose AdventureSmith for Your Galapagos Luxury Adventure? 

The Galápagos Islands are a bucket list destination that requires a lot of planning and travel—don’t under-do it. Get your Galapagos cruise or tour right the first time with our expertise on your side.

• Unmatched Expertise: We have a deep understanding of the Galapagos, a long-standing reputation for excellence and have been trusted by discerning travelers worldwide for more than 20 years.  
• Connection: Our founder is an elected board member of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association. Trust us to be savvy on the newest and best among the Islands.  
• First-Class Selection: We offer a handpicked collection of luxury yachts, catamarans and boutique lodges, ensuring a perfect match for your preferences. 
• Commitment to Sustainability: We prioritize eco-conscious operators who minimize their impact on this fragile paradise, and support the Galapagos Conservancy with every booking. 
• Seamless Planning & Personalized Service: Our dedicated USA-based travel specialists work with you one-one-one to handle every detail. 

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Luxury Awaits: Explore Our Distinctive Galapagos Offerings 

We offer three distinctive experiences for our luxury travelers, but they are not mutually exclusive. In fact, many of our clients will choose to combine travel styles into one grand adventure. But to guide your decisions, look to:

• Luxury Yacht Cruises: Sail aboard elegantly appointed yachts boasting spacious cabins, gourmet dining, attentive service and itineraries designed for optimal wildlife viewing. Learn more about Galapagos luxury yachts & ships.
• Luxury Land-Based Tours: Combine luxurious accommodations with expertly guided day trips and day cruises for a deeper connection with the land and its inhabitants and a slower pace. Learn more about Galapagos luxury tours & hotels.
• Private Charters & Lodges: Make it exclusive by chartering an entire yacht or boutique lodge. This is perfect for those seeking a more personalized exploration. Learn more about luxury charters & group bookings.

But simply put: Cruising is the premier way to experience all this enchanted archipelago has to offer. Due to the spread-out nature of the archipelago, it’s simply the most efficient way to travel here. Plus, accommodations are higher end than you’ll find on land.

After full days of exploration, you’ll return aboard to inviting Jacuzzis, comfortable sun decks, chic lounges, well-provisioned bars, haute cuisine, comfortable beds and spas. Select Galapagos Islands luxury cruises even include unpacking and butler service.

Our clients with the highest luxury (the luxury of time), will often choose to spend a comprehensive 15 days in the archipelago to get the deepest experience and see the most species.

Galapagos Luxury Cruise Ships

Your experience in the Galapagos Islands is profoundly influenced by the Galapagos ship you choose since most offer the same set of island choices. Some of our top Galapagos luxury cruise recommendations are:

• Newest, most high-end: 20-guest catamaran Hermes – 2025 launch, 24/7 butler service & Hammam spa
• Stylish & exclusive: 20-guest sister yachts Origin, Theory & Evolve – Relais & Chateau, VIP package upgrade that includes your own private guide
• Spacious: 16-guest superyacht Aqua Mare – 861-sq-ft Owner’s Suite
• Historic: 16-guest yacht Grace – once owned by Princess Grace of Monaco
• Educational: National Geographic branded Islander II, Gemini (both 48 guests) and 16-guest Delfina – private balcony Jacuzzi in Gemini’s Category 7 cabin
• New, large suites: 2023-launched, 16-guest Cormorant II
• Popular & woman-owned: 16-guest catamaran Endemic
• Modern & high crew-to-guest ratio: 20-guest yacht Galapagos Infinity
• Stable & classic style: 32-guest yacht Evolution

Consult our detailed, updated information on 2025 Galapagos cruises if you’re seeking the latest and greatest in luxury Galapagos cruises. Our experts can provide a personalized recommendation on the best yacht for your needs. We look at factors like your group’s makeup, your activity preferences, your timing and the ship’s availability to determine your best match.

Galapagos Luxury Tours & Hotels

While land-based Galapagos travel can’t see the Islands as efficiently as a luxury Galapagos cruise, our options have been selected with sustainability in mind. So you can rest assured your vacation is not at the cost of the community or fragile ecosystem.

Our curated selection of Galapagos luxury tours use upscale wilderness lodges, boutique hotels and eco-hotels that get you close to nature. Instead of being focused inward, on compound-style resort amenities, our luxury Galapagos tours are squarely focused on the immersive experience.

So while these properties may not fit some more traditional definitions of “luxury,” we truly feel they are the best hotels in the Galapagos. They have been tested by our team to feature the best adventure itineraries, top-rated naturalist guides and eco-friendly practices.

Solar-heated infinity pools, spas, onsite greenhouses and even solar-powered skiffs to explore on the ocean set these apart from other Galapagos luxury hotel choices. Since the Galapagos Islands put nature first, expect our featured properties to come with a healthy dose of bringing the outside in. For example:

• A stay at Galapagos Safari Camp in the Santa Cruz Highlands shelters you in a private safari tent as giant tortoises roam the property.
• Finch Bay Eco Hotel is a model of sustainability located oceanfront and surrounded by a national park. This National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World has also been named among the world’s leading green hotels.
• Golden Bay Galapagos is a great close-to-town option on San Cristobal Island if you’re seeking to connect with the local community yet still be waterfront.

Galapagos Luxury Cruise Charters & Groups

For the most exclusive Galapagos luxury vacation, charter a private yacht. All our Galapagos luxury cruise ships are available for charter, for as few as 12 or as high as 100 passenger groups. And you can choose things like special programming, menus and time in places of interest. For more tips on chartering a Galapagos luxury yacht, see our Galapagos yacht charter page dedicated to the topic. Or you can consider a lodge “buy-out” for a truly exclusive Galapagos luxury tour on land.

Smaller groups who don’t want to commit to a whole yacht can book onto a regularly scheduled Galapagos luxury cruise, and sometimes enjoy savings for booking as a group. Browse our selection of Galapagos cruise deals to learn about this and other ways to save.

One-on-One Customized Service

Your luxury Galapagos trip will be custom-arranged by a single dedicated-to-you Adventure Specialist. Our USA-based experts have firsthand experience traveling in the Galapagos. We’ll handle all the arrangements, including permits, park fees, pre and post transfers to/from Galapagos luxury cruise ships and hotels and domestic flights. 

We offer upgraded pre- and post-cruise hotel offerings in Quito or Guayaquil, city tours and specialized cruise extensions. As well as cruise extensions to various Galapagos luxury hotels if you wish to experience Galapagos by both land and sea.

Looking for more? Our Galapagos Islands luxury vacation packages can expand outside the archipelago. Complement your trip with time exploring mainland Ecuador’s highlands, the Amazon jungle, the Ecuadorian cloud forest or Machu Picchu, Peru.

We’ll make your travels effortless, seamless and filled with adventure.

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Below are our top choices for a luxury Galapagos cruise or land-based stay. Filter by your dates, price range and preference staying overnight on land. Consider these, then contact us to get started planning an unforgettable Galapagos luxury vacation.