From November 7 - 14, 2009 enjoy a 7 night / 8 day expedition cruise in the company of one of the most recognized nature series presenters in the UK. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to join BBC presenter Paul Rose in an unforgettable trip around the Galapagos Islands.
Paul Rose is also an [...]

We are very happy to announce that Metropolitan Touring, one of our most important land and cruise operators in Ecuador, will not be increasing their rates 2010.   In Galapagos, they operate the 90-passenger ship SANTA CRUZ, 40-passenger yacht ISABELA II, 32-passenger yacht LA PINTA, and the FINCH BAY ECO RESORT on Santa Cruz Island. [...]

The Ecuadorian Geophysics Institute has announced that La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island has started a new eruptive process. Uninhabited by humans, this island is well known for its marine iguana and flightless cormorant populations.
The current eruptive process began during the night of April 10. Lava flows have been observed, coming from a [...]

If you ever considered taking your children or grandchildren to experience the Galapagos Islands, La Pinta is offering two special family departures this summer. On the July 03-10 and July 24-31 departures, you and the young members of your family can swim with sea turtles, frolic with sea lions, admire the giant tortoises, and [...]

Metropolitan Touring has just announced that they are extending their last minute promotional rates for all new bookings on their Galapagos fleet that made between now and the end of April.  That is a savings of up to US$ 448 per person.
SANTA CRUZ - 90 passenger ship.  Offers 3, 4 and 7 night itineraries departing [...]