Nemo II Galápagos Cruise

It's said nothing is perfect but our 4-day, 3-night cruise on the Nemo II catamaran pretty much was. The group, the crew, the food, the guide and the excursions more than exceeding our expectations. There was a long list of sea life and wildlife on the itinerary that it said we might see and, with the exception of hammerhead sharks, we saw the lot. We even saw orca and albatross. Maybe we were just lucky. I was told by a friend that Galapagos is the one place you can swim with sea lions and penguins at the same time, which seemed a little far-fetched but that's exactly what happened on our tour. Our guide probably had a lot to do with this. His enthusiasm and knowledge was a credit to the Galapagos. Not only did he make sure that everyone who wanted to got the chance to experience these natural wonders close up but there was often a National Geographic style photo to prove it. Four days isn't long, for us though just right, I think. There was a decent mix of underwater and land-based activities. I was fascinated by the different landscapes and birds on each of the islands. We fell in with a super group of fellow passengers - we were just 13 made up of six nationalities and for those few short days we were one big happy world family. The crew operated quietly and anonymously in the background to somehow make sure our three meals were haute cuisine, the cabin housekeeping was done by magic and the inflatable boat (water taxi, RIB, I can't remember what it was called) was always there to transport us to the next adventure - and back! On paper it seemed expensive, in reality it really wasn't. And the benefit of a three-night trip means that although this is supposed to be once in a lifetime, we'd happily do it again.

Lisa E

Nemo II Galapagos Cruise

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Onboard the NEMO II is an exceptional way to visit the Galapagos!! The crew is top notch, the excursions plentiful and onboard amenities lovely! Our guide, Jairo, was exceptional in welcoming us and weaving ecology, history and culture of the Galapagos into excursions and during gatherings in preparation for group activities. The entire trip was a highlight from guided trail walks, to dry and wet snorkeling, to sitting out on the upper deck gazing at the constellations we were surrounded by epic beauty.

CAMILLA CATHARINA STURM B

Nemo II Galapagos Cruise

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Hitomi at Galapatours was a great resource for us. Super responsive and also very professional. The trip itself was wonderful, the food was great, the guide Jairo phenomenal and the visits to the various islands and the exploration of wildlife unbelievable. We saw hammerhead sharks, a large tuna jump on the horizon, twice, snorkeled and played with sealions, saw penguins eat and pelicans diving for food. Schools of stingray youngsters, sea turtles, 20 dolphins following our boat. Amazing. The crew on Nemo II was as excellent as the trip. WOW!

Vicki B

Nemo II Galapagos Cruise

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Amazing experience. Spectacular wildlife. Safety paramount at all times and Jimmy was a very knowledgeable guide. Food on board was excellent.

Karin W from Winterthur

Nemo II Galapagos Cruise

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We had a wonderful trip to the north-western Islands of Galapagos with Nemo II. Everything worked out perfectly well from planing with Cynthia from Galapatours, start at the airport to the end of the journey. We had a very friendly and committed guide (Jairo) who took us to sensational places to see all kind of wildlife like eagle mantas, hammerhead-sharks, penguins, sea lions and all kind of birds and iguanas. The ship was well equipped with capable staff and a very good cook. We had a completed program every day including snorkeling, hiking, standup paddle und kayaking. We will surely recommend this trip to our friends. Thanks for all!

Robert R from Kennett Square

Nemo II Galapagos Cruise

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This was an absolutely fantastic trip. Seeing the Galapagos on the Nemo II was the experience of a lifetime. It was so intimate. There were 7 passengers to start and 10 midway through the trip. (It holds up to 14.) I guess you can't guarantee the mix of people but for most of the trip we had passengers in their 20s, 30s, 40s (or 50), 60s and me in my 70s. Later in the trip, a local family of a mom a teenager and an 8-year-old joined, too. Because I brought my 33-year-old son, I was worried that it would all be oldies like me, but clearly not. The food and snacks were great; not what you'd get on a mega-cruise, but delicious, local and plentiful. They also made sure they met everyone's food needs (all meals included a vegan option, a no-red-meat option,etc.) The guide was brilliant, personable and loads of fun. The variety of animals on land, on the sea, under the sea and in the air was incredible, of course. And taking in the giant tortoise sanctuary and the Darwin Center was important, eye-opening and informative. The Nemo II experience would not be for everyone, and the physical aspects of the trip can be moderately demanding. The rooms are "efficient", as are the private bathrooms (toilet, sink, shower). So you need to have a flexible attitude and be reasonably in shape. But if you meet those two criteria, you'd be crazy not to go! It appears that I can only share one photo, so it is one half of the dining area on the boat. If the other photo that I first loaded is showing, too, it is "Bobby and Booby".