Quite a lot more than most guests expect. Every charter includes return flights from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra, so there are no hidden logistics to arrange on your own once you’ve confirmed your voyage.

From the moment you land, a dedicated Galápagos Naturalist Guide is with you — greeting you personally in Quito or Guayaquil and staying by your side for the entire duration. This isn’t a shared group guide; they are yours.

A personal photographer and videographer travels with you throughout, documenting the experience so you can simply be present. By the end of the trip, you’ll have a professional record of everything you encountered.

All meals, all excursions listed in your itinerary, and full use of the vessel are covered. Optional activities such as scuba diving or artisanal fishing can be arranged at an additional cost, and we’re happy to talk through what makes sense for your group.

It genuinely is, and in many ways a private charter is the ideal way to bring children to the Galapagos. Because the vessel is yours alone, the pace is set by your family. There’s no pressure to keep up with strangers, and the naturalist guide can adapt the experience to be as engaging or as unhurried as the day calls for.

The wildlife encounters here are unlike anything children experience elsewhere in the world. Sea lions approach on their own terms, marine iguanas share the beach with you, and blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance just inches from the trail. It tends to leave a lasting impression on young travelers.

Our vessels accommodate groups of up to 16 or 20 passengers, so larger family groups or multi-family arrangements have plenty of room to feel comfortable. If you’d like to talk through which vessel and itinerary would suit your family’s ages and interests, we’re very happy to arrange a call.

Our most candid advice: earlier than you think. Private charter availability in Galapagos is genuinely limited, the national park restricts vessel numbers, and the dates that suit most families and groups tend to overlap considerably. Our recommendation is to reserve your cruise at least 12 months in advance.

That said, we don’t believe in creating false urgency. If a date is available, we’ll tell you honestly. What we will say is that the guests who end up with exactly the voyage they envisioned are almost always the ones who started the conversation early. A brief call with us costs nothing, and we can tell you exactly what’s realistically available for your preferred window.