Galápagos at a Glance (Southern)

Incredible cruise The complete Daphne tour enables the visitor to see many of the highlights of wildlife and geography that the Galapagos is famous for. Although there are many other boats nearby, the groups rarely crossed, and the tour was not rushed, giving us plenty of time to observe and photograph. Source: goo.gl/j3DdjZ

Wonderful boat and journey We were on the Daphne in May 2014 and had a great time. It's a great boat with a great crew. Our trip was amazing. We lucked out and had the suite on the upper deck. The guide was great (they rotate) and the wildlife amazing. The food was good, but too much eggs for breakfast for our tastes. They provide masks & fins for snorkeling, but I recommend bringing your own mask if you have one. We booked it as a last minute deal while in Quito about two weeks before and do not regret it. Source: goo.gl/Ny8BaK

Absolutely amazing Galápagos was absolutely amazing. Of the two best things we have seen in our many travels, African game viewing and the Galápagos Islands are top of the list. We are going to find it hard to better them. Our guide was fabulous and the staff on the Daphne marvellous. Don’t go for less than a week or on a big boat. The snorkelling was the absolute highlight and we were given many opportunities to be in the water. Thank you for a truly memorable experience. Source: goo.gl/j3DdjZ

Daphne cruise was wonderful We just got back from a 4 day trip on the Daphne around Santa Cruz, Floreana, Espanola, and San Cristobal. It was a wonderful no-frills boat with an excellent staff and guide (Jose). The food was great, and they do provide snacks when you come back on board after every activity. They had wetsuits to accommodate every size of person. You do end up getting wet going to/from the Daphne as a lot of places in Galapagos don't allow large boats to dock - they drop anchor and you take little dinghy boats to/from shore, so bring lots of plastic bags and protection for your electronics. Source: goo.gl/jDCn5P

Magnificent cruise i just spent a week on the Daphne with other guests from all corners of the planet. Everyone was really happy with the boat, the staff and the guide. Espanola Island was on the itinerary and was magnificent for the wildlife and pristine beaches. I am not one to write reviews unless I really feel strongly one way or the other and, think that my comments will help people make a decision.Everyone on our boat thought that our guide Carlos was fantastic. Source: goo.gl/ckpgrP

Wonderful experience My girlfriend and I just spent 8 days on the Daphne Yacht on a Western itinerary. To give you some idea of our expectations, we are both about 30 and normally travel mid-range. 1. The Daphne boat was great. Tourist superior class was fine for us and for the others. Water was hot, the 'bunk-bed' cabins were big enough, and everything was comfortable 2. Snorkel equipment was fine. I am 6ft3, and my girlfriend 5ft, and we both got a wetsuit and fins that fit. If you need a small mask then you may wish to prepare for this yourself. 3. The boat crew - worked really hard and were polite. Excellent staff 4. Food - great! 5. Great mix of other tourists, all like-minded and we got on really well. 6. Some of the things we saw were fantastic! Loads of turtles, sharks, rays, sea-horses, octopus, sea snake, crayfish, and of course loads of iguanas, sea lions, birds and many many others Source: goo.gl/3JRaRu