Archipell II Galápagos Cruise

Third time - amazing again! I used Galapatours for the third time to arrange a trip to the Galapagos with my parents. As always, the trip was amazing, Thomas was swift and responsive and sorted out our flights and the boat. All was fantastic. The Archipell II was great, our naturalist guide amazing, and the Galapagos is incredible with new experiences every time. Source: TripAdvisor

Eines unserer schönsten Urlaube Vielen Dank für die Hilfe mit unserer Galapagos Urlaubsplanung. Es war wahrhaftig eines der schönsten Urlaube, die wir je hatten. Bevor es losging erkundeten wir die Altstadt von Quito. Die Archipell II Crew und unser Guide waren hervorragend! Die Tierwelt von Galapagos war erstaunlich und wir haben viel darüber gelernt. Wir schnorchelten mit Haien, Schildkröten, und Seelöwen. Wir sahen Pinguine, Delfine und viele Land- und Meerechsen und Vögel. In Puerto Ayora haben wir einen wunderschönen Tag verbracht. Für künftige Passagiere: auf der Archipell II gibt es einen Safe und einen Fön auf der Kabine.

Tolle Reise Unsere Familie war während einer 8 Tages Cruise an Bord der Archipell II im März un dwir können nur gutes Feedback zurückgeben. Es gab KEINE Kakerlaken und das Schiff und die Kabinen waren sauber. Die Archipell II ist sehr gemütlich und hat ein teilweise überdachtes Sonnendeck. Es war schön dort oben zu sein und trotzdem von der Sonne geschützt zu sein. Die Besatzung war aufmerksam und herzlich, das Essen war reichhaltig und schmeckte. Wir sahen auch andere Schiffe während unserer Kreuzfahrt aber keines davon konnte der Archipell konkurrenz machen. Ich empfehle es sehr an andere Reisende!

Great voyage Our family did a 8 day cruise on the Archipell II in March and we have nothing but good things to say about this boat. We saw no evidence of cockroaches and were very pleased with the boat and its accommodations. It is very comfortable and has a great partially covered over upper deck that was great to sit out on and still be protected from the sun. The crew were attentive and accommodating and the food was plentiful and good. From what we saw during our cruise I would have to say that the Archipell II looked like one of the best boats out there. I would highly recommend it!

Archipel II - Galapagos Cruise This was the most amazing trip we have ever taken, Although it is a "Barefoot Cruise" and nothing like an ordinary cruise. The crew on board Archipel II were very friendly and helpful. The guide Dario was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was very good. We were worked quite hard with 2 - 2hour hikes a day and 2 - 2hour sessions on a beach with swimming and snorkeling. What is amazing in Galapagos is that the birds and animals have no fear of man and you can be very close although you are asked to stay at least 2m away from them. When swimming the sea lions often join you. There are 12 islands although only 2 are inhabited. Several have species unique to that island like the giant tortoises. It was good that we usually sailed overnight to the next island. We booked our cruise at the last minute with Galacruises and saved 50% but even then it is an expensive trip by global comparison.

Archipell II - Galapagos cruise beyond expectation! We have just spend a 7 night/8 day cruise on Archipell 2 in March 2017 and loved every minute of it! When we did our research for booking a cruise, I felt we had sufficient information about the itineries, what to see, etc., but few recent reviews about the boat, the guides, and the booking process, so I will focus on the latter. The Archipell 2 is a very comfortable boat, and from the very first moment onboard, we appreciated the extremely caring crew. They prepared delicious and plentiful meals three times a day, tidied the rooms daily, took immediate care of any technical problems (the a/c stopped working a few times), and in general did their best to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The boat has 2 double and 6 twin cabins, and there were 14 guests in total (maximum: 16). We slept well during overnight cruises in our stern cabin. (There was quite a bit of noise though, but that was largely caused by the power generator at the lower deck; so it was never really quiet during the night, even if anchored.) For the excursions, there are two dingies that transport the whole group ashore. The snorkeling gear was good and included in the price. The comfort of our room (including the bathroom) was beyond what we expected. For a boat, it was extremely spacious, had plenty of storage, and was perfectly tidy. Since I am pretty tall (1,98m), I was glad I could both sleep in the bed and stand upright in the shower without any problems. Plenty of towers were provided (and regularly changed) - different ones for use within the room and after the snorkeling. For our taste, our naturalist guide Giovanni Quintero was a personality with the perfect mix for this job: He is friendly, funny (but not silly), polite, speaks very good english, and has an in-depth knowledge of the geology and botany of the archipel, which he shares in enjoyable portions. His nightly briefings were very informative and supported by custom-tailored power point presentations. During the last night, we even got a professional review presentation of our trip (with pictures of every day), which he worked on every night and just gave to us! The whole trip was organized well and without any hassle. We would immediately choose the Archipell 2 again!!