THINKGALAPAGOS

02/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Robert E Fuller for reaching 1 million subscribers on YouTube and making it onto the national news in the UK. You are an inspiration to wildlife lovers everywhere. If you don't already follow Robert, then now is the time to! He charts the soap opera lives of various creatures as they raise their families close to where we're based in Yorkshire. It's quite addictive stuff if you're into wildlife. ☺

28/05/2026

🐢🌎 The Galapagos isn't a simple trip to organise. Yacht selection, itinerary, island logistics, transfers, other stopovers — there's a lot to get right. But it is SO worth it!! And worth having a company on board that makes it seem easy.

Which is why "attention to detail was second to none" is the phrase we're proudest of in this recent guest review.

'Our experience was first rate from the planning stage through to the various logistics whilst in Ecuador. Communication was excellent and all recommendations were spot on; Rachel's advice was invaluable and attention to detail was second to none which showed again and again throughout our trip. Truly the trip of a lifetime; thank you to Rachel and the team.'

Rachel handles every detail personally and it's the same cost as booking direct with the yacht. Easy decision 🙂

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22/05/2026

Citizen Science in the Galapagos Islands, get involved if you can 😊

Whether you've been to Galapagos or not, you can play an active part in the conservation of the Islands through . Ways to help include:

🦎 Counting marine iguanas from aerial photographs to help estimate population sizes

🦈 Reporting your sightings of young sharks and rays to help identify vital nursery areas

🦭 Looking out for sea lions with orange flipper tags outside Puerto Ayora

Visit our Citizen Science Hub to find out more about the projects you can support: https://bit.ly/435cFrD

📷 © Iguanas from Above

19/05/2026

Here's how booking a Galapagos cruise with us actually works.

You email or call. Rachel answers — personally. She asks about your travel dates, budget, group, fitness level, and what kind of trip you're hoping for. Then she comes back with a shortlist of yachts she knows will suit you specifically, drawn from 25 years of direct relationships with the operators.

No booking form. No live availability. No chatbot. Just someone who's been doing this since 1998 and genuinely knows which yachts deliver and which ones just market well.

And it costs you exactly the same as booking direct. Except with the best level of personal service you could expect. Doesn't your Galapagos trip deserve this kind of attention?

14/05/2026

Bill-clacking. Sky-pointing. Moving their necks from left to right. Loud honking....Waved Albatrosses mate for life and can live for up to 55 years — and every May, they return to Española Island to perform one of the most extraordinary courtship rituals in the natural world.

But the albatross is only part of the story. On Genovesa, male frigate birds are inflating vivid scarlet throat pouches. On North Seymour, blue-footed bo***es are beginning their endearingly precise high-stepping dances. In the highlands, giant tortoises move slowly toward nesting grounds.

May sits at a genuinely rare sweet spot — warm enough to snorkel without a full wetsuit, not yet peak season, and alive with wildlife behaviour you simply won't see at any other time of year.

If you've been wondering when to go, the answer might be sooner than you think.
Full May guide at https://thinkgalapagos.com/months/may/

13/05/2026

For each UK based guest that travels with us to Galapagos we take out a 1-year membership with UK charity Galapagos Conservation Trust on your behalf. This amazing organisation is involved in countless conservation projects in the Galapagos, a few of which are listed below - and which make a huge difference to both people and nature on the Islands. We are huge supporters of all they do ☺

08/05/2026

Today we're raising a glass — or maybe a cold beer on a yacht deck — to the one and only legend that is Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday. 🎂🎉

For so many decades, this extraordinary man has brought the natural world into our homes, indeed he introduced many of us to the wonder of it in his groundbreaking series Life on Earth back in the late 1970s. His voice is the sound of wonder itself.

Our founder Rachel Dex has her own special memory of Sir David. She was lucky enough to meet him in the Galapagos Islands while he was on location filming 'Life of Birds' — and ended up sharing a beer with him and his crew aboard their yacht as the sun went down over the archipelago. She says he was exactly as warm, curious, and genuinely lovely as you'd expect from a man who has spent his life in love with the natural world.

We've published her story on the blog — it's a beautiful little piece of Galapagos history, and a wonderful reminder of why this place draws the very best of us.

👉 Read it here: https://thinkgalapagos.com/happy-birthday-sir-david-attenborough/

Happy 100th, Sir David. The world is better for every year you've been in it. 🌿

05/05/2026

May is one of our favourite months in the Galapagos 🌊 (but don't tell everyone!)

The climate is at its most pleasant, the wildlife spectacle is in full swing, and the islands feel at their most alive. Blue skies. Warm seas. And on Española Island, the Waved Albatross is back — performing one of nature's most extraordinary courtship displays.

These birds mate for life, live for up to 55 years, and their dancing? Absolutely unmissable 😉

Add in Blue-footed B***y courtship, Great Frigatebirds puffing out their crimson throat pouches, snorkelling with sea lions and green turtles, and giant tortoises on the move in the highlands — and you've got one of the most spectacular months in the islands.

We've just updated our full May guide, read it here: https://thinkgalapagos.com/months/may/

30/04/2026

The Monserrat , one of our first class yacht options, has had a full makeover — and she's looking better than ever. 🛥️✨ !

Built in 2005 and fully refurbished in 2025, the Monserrat sleeps up to 16 guests across 10 cabins on two decks, and comes with plenty of comfortable outdoor space to soak in those iconic views.

What really sets the Monserrat apart is her guide-to-passenger ratio — one expert guide for every 8 guests, which is among the best you'll find in the islands. That means more personalised attention, richer wildlife encounters, and a trip that feels truly tailored to you.

Add kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding to the mix, a warm and friendly crew, and a trusted local operation — and you've got a great package.

Our Founder Rachel says.. "After over two decades of organising Galapagos trips, I know how much the little things matter — the quality of your guides, the feel of the yacht, the crew. The Monserrat has always delivered on all of that, and the 2025 refurbishment has made her even better! She's a great option for guests. "

Thinking about the Galapagos? The Monserrat might just be your perfect match. Get in touch to find out more. 👇

28/04/2026

We offer these yachts as part of our Luxury cruise selection. If you want to cruise Galapagos in style, get in touch!