Beluga Yacht Galapagos

22/03/2026

🌊 Beautiful Galapagos wildlife photos from past guest Enrique del Campo Fotógrafo de Naturaleza y Viajes 📷💙

14/03/2026

🌊 Experience Galápagos with a company that is truly local, family-run, and deeply rooted in the islands 🐢🌵

🛥️ Enchanted Expeditions began with a family fishing boat in Galápagos that started taking tourists & scientists around the islands in the 1970s. From raising a family in nature alongside sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises, to helping to pioneer small-ship exploration, this is travel shaped by history, heart, and a deep respect for the islands they call home 🌿

Today, that legacy lives on through intimate Galápagos cruises, a Santa Cruz Island lodge rooted in local life, and thoughtfully crafted journeys across Ecuador - all guided by the same values that started it: family-run, locally owned, and deeply authentic tours that support local communities.

📺 Watch our new webinar for an intimate look at the family behind Enchanted Expeditions’ company story, and to learn about our current travel products & services. ~ Hosted by our North America sales partner Emerging Destinations, presented by our Founder Judy Carvalhal and her son Joshua Angermeyer, our Administrative & Financial Manager.

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19XQArEyah/?mibextid=wwXIfr

04/03/2026

✨NEW SPECIAL: 30% OFF* any length of stay at Enchanted Galapagos Lodge for our yacht passengers! 🛥️✨ Experience the magic of our peaceful paradise before or after your wildlife cruise! 🌊

🛏️ *30% off retail rates, cannot be combined with other offers, and subject to availability✨

🌴 The Enchanted Galapagos Lodge is a unique 10-room lodge located in the beautiful, lush and tranquil highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos (15 min drive from Puerto Ayora). We’re proud to be Ecuadorian family owned and operated, and we’re committed to applying mindful and sustainable methods at our lodge.

Lodge amenities:
✨ Outdoor swimming pool & whirlpool bath
✨ Poolside lounge area with hammocks; Rest, read, meditate or practice yoga 🧘‍♀️
✨ Private nature trails to walk, birdwatch or bike 🚴
✨ Volleyball court
✨ Farm to table restaurant & bar with exclusive cocktail selections
✨ On-site Cacao plantation - chocolate experience - from bean to bar 🍫
✨ On-site Cheese Factory - Cheese and wine tasting 🧀🍷
✨ Take a cooking workshop with one of our expert chefs to discover the rich flavors of local Ecuadorian cuisine 🍽️
✨ In-room massage available by request
✨ Many nearby activities; Giant tortoise ranch, biking, beach, kayaking, snorkelling, lava tunnels & more! 🐢

For more information and for availability please contact us:
📧 Email our team directly: [email protected]
☎️ In Ecuador +593-2-334-0525
☎️ Toll-free 1-800-560-5896

The Enchanted Galapagos Lodge is operated by Enchanted Expeditions, and owned by Judy Carvalhal and family. Enchanted Expeditions owns and operates the Beluga & Cachalote Explorer yachts, and we’re proud to be the official representative for the luxury yacht Passion 💙

📷 credits: Diego Toapanta Garcia, Aislin Fall, Niamh Flynn & Amy Lee Croft✨

26/02/2026

🐢 Incredible conservation success story in Galápagos! For the first time in 180 years, giant tortoises are walking the landscapes of Floreana Island 🌵✨

➡️ Read about how this lost species was discovered: https://www.galapagos.org/newsroom/a-homecoming-for-floreana/

Once the tortoises were released... "Some paused. Some immediately stretched their necks and looked around. Within minutes, they were grazing, exploring, disappearing slowly into the vegetation. After more than a decade growing under managed care, they were home." Dr. Jorge Carrión, Director of Conservation, Galápagos Conservancy 💙💚✨

16/02/2026

🌊 Thank you to wildlife photographer & travel guide Grégory Rohart for this beautiful article sharing the highlights from his Galápagos wildlife adventure cruise on our sister yacht Cachalote Explorer Galapagos 🛥️ He said about his trip, "Every day is incredible: I'm living a waking dream." Follow Gregory for more stunning wildlife & nature photos ➡️ My Wildlife - blog voyage, safari & ornithologie

12/02/2026

“Galapagos is often likened to a microcosm of the globe. It is easy to see that many animals, including humans, are part of symbiotic relationships. Without tourism, Galapagos may not be the protected region it is today and without the wealth of animal life, Galapagos would not be the tourist destination it is today. When humans and wildlife are able to co-exist, it creates a positive relationship of mutualism which is imperative for the health of the Archipelago, and indeed the world.” 🌊☀️🌎 ~ Jenny Vidler, via Galapagos Conservation Trust

📷 credit: Kellie Paxian of Adventurelust Travel

08/02/2026

💦 A short drive from Quito, THIS is the perfect way to start or end your Ecuador & Galapagos adventure! 🍹🌿

29/01/2026

🌿 Will Smith visited the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle! 🐒🇪🇨 His new seven-part docuseries series with National Geographic is called ‘Pole to Pole’. Ecuador is featured in episodes 2 & 3! 🕷️🐍 Inspired by his late mentor, Will Smith spends 100 days facing extreme challenges, venturing from pole to pole with scientists, explorers and experts to discover the secrets of Earth's most extreme environments.

✨ From ABC News: "Five years in the making, the series follows Will across all seven continents, taking him from the icefields of Antarctica to the jungles of the Amazon, the mountains of the Himalayas, the deserts of Africa, the islands of the Pacific and the icebergs of the Arctic."

📺 Available to watch now on Disney+, STACKTV, Hulu in the US, or watch on YouTube (paid). National Geographic has shared the first episode of Pole to Pole available free on their YouTube channel (about the South Pole) - link in the comments of this post.

05/01/2026

📺 Watch our new video about our family history & our travel products and services 🌊🐢🇪🇨

26/12/2025

✨🧑‍🎄 Happy Holidays!🎄✨

🎄 Holiday Message from our Founder Judy Carvalhal 🎄

✨ As I reflect on 2025 I want to express my sincere appreciation to our team members, partners, colleagues, clients, guests, and friends. Your continued support has been crucial to our success. Thank you for trusting us, for visiting our beautiful Ecuador, for sharing your beautiful photos with us, and for your continued collaboration in countless ways.

✨ I want to recognize a few special members of our team:
🌹 Adela ~ The heart & soul behind the scenes for our Santa Cruz Island boat operations
🛥️ Jose & Guillermo ~ Our yacht captains who have been with us for more than 20 years! 🌊
🌱 Luis ~ Our Santa Cruz Island farmer for his unwavering dedication to our cacao and coffee plantations ☕️🍫
💙 Cristina ~ Coordinator of Tourism Operations from our Quito office ~ For always sharing our social media posts! We appreciate their dedication and hard work, and we’re grateful for all of our wonderful staff 🙏

✨ And a special thank you to Jane Behrend and her team at Emerging Destinations for their dedication to enhancing our presence in the North American travel market. We appreciate you! 🌹

✨ On behalf of our entire Enchanted Expeditions team, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with peace, connection, and memorable moments. May the New Year bring you happiness, good health, and new adventures! 😉🥂🎉