Galapagos Island Boat Trips - The best way to see Galapagos is on a boat-based cruise although it is also possible to make day trips from a hotel on the islands.

Most visitors book their holiday directly from their own home country, but some make their arrangements in Ecuador itself.

The islands are managed by the Galapagos National Park (GNP) which requires that all tourists are accompanied by a qualified naturalist guide.

The Park has designated more than 60 visitors' sites, enabling tourists to see all the best wildlife; the rest of the National Park is out of bounds to tourists. In addition to the land sites, Galapagos offers excellent diving.