Family Cruises to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador

Travel with your family to the Galapagos Islands.  This natural wonderland offers the best of a zoo, science center, aviary, marine park and a cruise vacation all rolled into one.  Naturalists know how to bring these Islands they love to life and to balance learning with fun for the entire family.

Designated family departures are geared towards families who prefer to travel with other families. Designated departures are offered over school breaks in the US and feature age-appropriate activities depending on the ages and number of children or teenagers on board.

Kid-friendly meals are offered. For breakfast: hot chocolate, milk, apple juice, orange juice, fruit loops, lucky charms or other kid cereals, pancakes, fresh fruit, bagels with crème cheese, muffins. For lunch:  hot dogs, hamburgers, turkey or tuna sandwich. For dinner: plain pastas, spaghetti with marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, steak,  French fries, baked potato, vegetables.  Desert: Ice crème, Jell-O, cakes.  Snacks: pizzas, popcorn, pretzels, chips

Kids can visit the bridge and learn about navigational charts and tie nautical knots with the Captain. Special parties including movies and popcorn, games with prizes, drawing contests, make your own ice cream sundae and a King Neptune costume party and talent show. The boats also have board games, books and DVDs on board that are suitable for children as well as snorkeling equipment, life vests and wet suits in child sizes.

Child Discounts: Children age 11 years and younger at the time of sailing are entitled to a 25% discount off the cruise rate. Children ages 12-14 years are entitled to a 15% discount off the cruise rate. Children 11 years and younger are entitled to 50% discount off the airfare and park tax with photocopy of the child's passport showing date of birth. Child discounts are applied to cabins on the iguana deck unless not otherwise available. 

Age restrictions: Children under 7 years of age are not accepted unless the parents or legal guardians sign a hold harmless release. Children age 5 and 6 are permitted only on a designated family departure. Children under the age of 5 are only permitted on exclusive charter basis.

For more information and current prices please send an email to travel@tropicalnaturetravel.com.

Staying on in Ecuador? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience more of the living heritage of this vibrant country. Day trips are also a great way to see Quito and the nearby sites. We can even arrange hotels and transportation.