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SPECIALISTS IN LUXURY AND DISTINCTIVE CRUISE EXPERIENCES

GOLDEN GALAPAGOS CRUISES

AWARD-WINNING LUXURY CRUISE OPERATOR IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

EXPERIENCES THE GOLDEN SIDE: LUXURY SUSTAINABLE EXPERIENCES

Our exceptional fleet offers luxury sustainable and distinctive cruise experiences, designed to take you beyond the surface. Delve into the inner workings of the Galapagos ecosystem during truly transformative expeditions. Whether you’re seeking a luxury Galapagos tour, a dedicated Galapagos expedition, or the best Galapagos cruise, Golden Galapagos delivers an unforgettable adventure.

WE ARE LOCALS: AUTHENTIC GALAPAGOS EXPERIENCE

Our deep connection to the Galapagos Islands sets us apart. With a 95% Galapagos-born crew, our expert guides bring you into their world from the inside. They share their unique perspective, helping you understand what you see and revealing hidden wonders you might otherwise miss on your Galapagos trip. This local insight ensures an authentic and enriching Galapagos experience.

WE ARE WOMEN -LED: CRAFTING EXCEPTIONAL LUXURY GALAPAGOS TOURS

Driven by our passion for our home and tireless ambition, we have dedicated our lives to creating experiences that exceed imagination. As a women-led company, we’ve surmounted every obstacle to deliver the best luxury Galapagos Adventures that truly showcase the magic of this archipelago. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures every aspect of your journey is flawlessly executed.

Why Golden Galapagos Cruises?

The scenery of the Galapagos Islands is one of the world’s greatest treasures. But what truly etches this place in your heart and the Galapagos trip in your mind is how you see it with us. The Golden touch is your private entrance to the exotic, a personal invitation into the mythical.

Our approach makes the natural beauty shine brighter, ensuring you’ll leave feeling fortunate to have witnessed it, forever connected to this world beyond imagination.

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OUR TAKE ON GALAPAGOS

The best part of having is sharing.

The best part of having is sharing. Living it for the first time through your unhinged awe and childlike wonder is what reminds us how lucky we are. Your curiosity, questions, observations, and experience inspire every decision we make. Our crew attention ratio, almost one-to-one, is another expression of our commitment to ensuring you have the best possible experience in our home.

Our Luxury Galapagos Cruise Fleet Our Luxury Galapagos Cruise Fleet

Discover the Galapagos Islands and its remarkable sites and wildlife on board our luxury and sustainable catamarans. Each vessel offers a unique and intimate Galapagos cruise experience.

In 2023, we began our journey toward joining the global B Lab community, stating our permanent dedication to improvement, innovation, and accountability within a regenerative economic model.

After two years of rigorous assessment and measurable progress, Golden Experiences & Travel (GET) achieved B Corporation certification in September 2025. As part of GET, Golden Galapagos embraces this milestone as a reaffirmation of our purpose-driven approach to sustainable travel and responsible luxury.

OUR EXPEDITIONS OUR EXPEDITIONS

Our Galapagos expeditions feature curated routes by Golden Galapagos, promising amazing wildlife encounters with top naturalist guides, certified by the Galapagos National Park (GNP). We offer comprehensive Galapagos tours around the islands.

Complement your Galapagos Cruise with Mainland Ecuador

Your adventure doesn’t have to end with your Galapagos cruise. Golden Galapagos provides luxurious and tailor-made extensions across mainland Ecuador, allowing you to explore the region’s cultural and natural highlights. Our custom tours improve your travel experience with single-day trips and multi-day adventures, including visits to historic cities, stunning landscapes, and rich traditions.

EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE

EXTEND YOUR

EXPERIENCE

Your adventure doesn’t have to end with your cruise. Golden Galapagos provides luxurious and tailor-made extensions across mainland Ecuador, allowing you to explore the region’s cultural and natural highlights. Our custom tours improve your travel experience with single-day trips and multi-day adventures, including visits to historic cities, stunning landscapes and rich traditions.

City Tours

Explore the historic capital city of

Quito or the city of Guayaquil.

1 to 2 day tour – Private ground services

Indigenous Markets

Explore colorful indigenous markets

in the Andes Mountains.

1 to 2 day tour – Private ground services

Avenue of Volcanoes

Experience active volcanoes and Andes landscapes and lakes.
1 to 2 day tour – Private ground services

Scenic Ecuador

Explore the Andes and Coast

in an amazing 6-day trip.
5N6D – Private ground services

why our guests choose golden

Sail aboard the Elite with Golden Galapagos for the best Galapagos cruise experience
We cruised in the Galapagos Islands aboard the Elite, with Golden Galapagos Cruises. It was very luxurious. All of our flights and transfers were handled and fees covered, so we didn’t have to do anything. Our room was huge – a king-sized bed, armoire, desk, couch, bedstands, coffee maker, room safe, regular-sized bathroom, and a private balcony. The itinerary was full of early starts: snorkeling virtually every day (1 or 2 times), walks or tours of the islands or a tortoise sanctuary daily or a zodiac tour, and three great meals a day with a snack almost every time you re-boarded. And the meals were so delicious.

Breakfast and lunch were buffet style and dinner was served with a choice of either of two proteins (sometimes both like surf & turf). The crew were fantastic and the naturalist was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We saw all we came to see and much more. And people weren’t getting seasickness unlike the first time we cruised in the Galapagos. The Elite is a catamaran, well-appointed, and maximum of ~17 passengers with 8 double-occupancy suites on 2 decks and 1 single-occupancy suite. Highly recommend the Elite and Golden Galapagos. 

July 28, 2025

OMG. Oh my Galapagos!!! 
I had been to Galapagos 27 years ago. And that was a fantastic trip. This trip was even better!!! The Ocean Spray boat was fabulous!
Crew FABULOUS. Javier was our guide and naturalist. He took us to the best spots on each island. We had jam packed full days of snorkeling and hiking 

My group consisted of me (70 year old woman in decent shape until this trip. — I had a sciatica attack 3 weeks before going. But I went. In pain) 
My 80-year-old sister ( her 80th birthday present) with Parkinson’s, and my 50-year-old niece and her husband. Im thinking the crew was very apprehensive upon seeing us board the boat. But they ALL. went above and beyond in taking care of us. 

Javier in particular helped my sister snorkeling and kayaking 
When we got back from snorkeling each day, they helped us remove our wet suits AND wrapped us in WARM towels. Amazing!
The food was top notch. Great variety and amazed at the amount of seafood they served. But they also went out of their way to accommodate special requests. Vegetarians. And non-fish eaters.
I should have gained 5 lbs, but the hour-long snorkeling every day helped !!! I can’t say enough about golden Galapagos. Thank you!

July 24, 2025

Amazing experience!
The whole experience was amazing!

The crew was wonderful! They were so kind and considerate and the service was extraordinaire! The guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and answered everyone’s questions. The accommodations were very beautiful and clean and the food was outstanding! We saw so many beautiful and unique birds and sea life that you can’t see elsewhere. It was a trip that will always be remembered as one of the best! 

July 16, 2025

The Most Amazing Trip – Golden Galapagos rocks
We just returned from a trip on the Ocean Spray (5-night trip A) and 3 nights at La Selva all booked with Golden Galapagos. I could not imagine a better vacation experience for me, my wife, and 18-year-old daughter. Booking everything through Golden Galapagos was so easy and seamless. The service on the Ocean Spray was impeccable. Lots of little small details (e.g. warm towels when you come in from snorkeling, quickly picking up on food and drink preferences, help with wetsuits, etc, etc.) were exemplary.

Our guide, Carlos, was truly a world class guide. His scientific explanations of the flora, fauna, and environment were amazing. He was also was an excellent photographer and shared things after the trip, which was very nice. Having a cruise director plus the guide really made the trip feel like you were well taken care of. The food was also excellent with a good variety of choices. The Ocean Spray had great personal and social space with comfortable beds, warm showers, and an amazing cleaning team that kept our room immaculate. Really cant say enough about the crew, the boat, the guide and the experience. 

June 26, 2025

Elite Catamaran – Just Amazing
Blessed with 14 other delightful companions, our 4 night cruise exceeded all our expectations. Our cabin was spacious with a huge very comfortable bed. The public areas were spacious and accommodated all the guests.

The crew were fantastic and really made us feel at home and how they produced such amazing food in a small galley is beyond me. Nothing was too much trouble. The excursions were wonderful enabling us to see a wide variety of animals and birds on the different islands. It’s not a cheap option but to us worth every penny for such an amazing once in a lifetime trip. A Big thank-you to all the crew. 

June 6, 2025

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