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There is no place in the world like the Galapagos Islands. Tours and cruises to the mysterious islands vary, but there is something for everyone to enjoy in this amazing natural wonder. Experience the unusual volcanic landscape, the array of marine life and the idiosyncratic animals on a Galapagos holiday.

There are a few variations of Galapagos island tours available, depending on how much time you have to spend in this beautifully unique and awe-inspiring place. Only five of the islands are inhabited by humans; the rest are set aside for the province’s protected fauna and flora in the National Parks which occupy all but about three percent of the Galapagos. Tours to the parks will introduce you to a land where giant tortoises live for a century, where birds have blue feet, and where you can see vastly different species like marine iguanas and flightless cormorants taking to the water together.

The best way to absorb the variety of the islands is to embark on a Galapagos cruise which will allow you to see how the animals differ from place to place. You may even be able to notice the variations of finches (or “buntings”) from island to island just as Charles Darwin did on his famous voyage in the nineteenth century.

You can choose between a number of Galapagos cruise experiences, with the craft varying depending on your tastes and length of the voyage. There are graceful sail-powered yachts; large, sturdy vessels that have facilities for ninety passengers; and smaller, sleek luxury yachts with about 20 cabins.

Each boat on the best Galapagos cruises will have its own naturalist guide who will accompany you on daily excursions to the islands, explaining about the curious and unique species of animals you may come across, and how they influenced Charles Darwin’s great theory. Read the rest of this entry »