Twice a year, we muster up for a safari adventure cruise to the most biodiverse archipelago on Earth: the Galápagos Islands. Here are 10 reasons you might want to board our Galápagos Gay Cruise.
10. Our intimate private yacht, the Natural Paradise
We’ve chartered The Natural Paradise for the week. It’s an intimate yacht that carries a maximum of 15 guests plus crew. Check out our Stays That Slay for more sumptuous photos and details.
9. Meet a gay tortoise. Sort of.
Lonesome George was the rarest creature on Earth before he died. Rumor has it, he was also a Liberace-loving left-hander. We’ll learn more about his fascinating species at the “Fausto Llerena” Tortoise Breeding Center, where dedicated staff work on conservation, restoration, and sustainable development projects.
8. See Ecuador’s capital of Quito
As the second-highest capital on Earth, at 2,850 m / 9,350 ft, Quito can literally take your breath away. We’ve planned some amazing meals and tours through the historic center, where the preservation is spectacular. You’ll easily understand why it was declared one of UNESCO’s first two World Heritage Sites back in 1978.
7. Straddle the ultimate dividing line.
Along with its impressive altitude Quito is the closest capital on Earth to the equator. That’s why we’ll take an afternoon detour and visit the world’s virtual split across the middle. While at the museum, you’ll get a glimpse into how the native tribes of Ecuador once lived.
6. Sunbathe with sea lions.
Natural predators are a foreign concept to the animals of the Galápagos. Charles Darwin hypothesized that living on remote islands meant animals could let their hair and guard down. Disconcertingly tame, the creatures you’ll meet are totally comfortable with human interaction. While you’re not allowed to touch them, you can get pretty darn close while snapping that social media-winning selfie!
5. Ride Zodiacs like they’re our personal UBERs.
Our ship gets us from island to island, but going ashore? That’s a job for the Zodiacs! Riding around in these bad boys is an adventure unto itself. We’ll motor through volcanic arches, finding spots few others have explored before. And of course, we’ll pull right up to untouched beaches for some R&R.
4. Pretend you’re on the moon.
Isla Bartolomé is one of the newest volcanic islets in the archipelago, with only 1.2 sq. km / 0.5 sq. m of land mass. What makes it special is how austere this place is compared to other stops. It really feels like you’re on the moon with all that lava rock. If you’ve been to Iceland with us, you’ll appreciate this sentiment.
3. Boobies!
The blue-footed booby is one of many species we will admire…but none will elicit the same prepubescent teenager snickering from us as boobies. Because of boobies.
2. Watersports!
The bane of every gay tour operator is trying to sell a cruise without making “watersports” sound sexual. Get your mind out of the gutter and your butt into a square cut. Then Let’s. Get. Snorkelling!
We’ll also have sea kayaks to maneuver through the hidden coves and coastal caves carved eons ago.
1. Your fellow cruisers keep it interesting!
The remarkable biodiversity of this remote wonderland is fascinating, but it’s your fellow cruisers that make it fun! And our Hosts? They definitely know the top lava field photo spots (holes included).
BONUS: Watch the whole cruise on YouTube in 4K!
From trekking across volcanic calderas to lazy afternoons on untouched beaches, our Galápagos expedition cruise has it all. We’ll hop from island to island, kayak through crystal-clear coves, and become besties with the tortoises. It’s a gay cruise, a cultural adventure, and a safari on water – all in a sun-drenched paradise!
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