The Top 4 Galapagos Islands Honeymoon Ideas

A perfect honeymoon getaway, the Galapagos Islands are one of the world's most unique and unspoiled regions. Enjoy beautiful island beaches, stunning scenery and amazing wildlife.

To make the most of your honeymoon, you can complement your experience with luxurious island-hopping cruises for guided tours of this incredible region.

You can also choose to explore the islands from comfortable hotels. Note if you're interested in a more land-based experience, there is the Isabela and Santa Cruz - Island to Island Tour - to combine two of the top hotels on the Galapagos (Finch Bay & Scalesia) with guided tours and transfers from the Galapagos airport. This also includes a day-trip to explore another nearby island. Click the book now button for details.

For a very memorable cruise between islands, one of the favorites among luxury Galapagos small-ship catamarans is the Elite. The cruise includes accommodation, delicious meals, guided excursions and transfers from the Galapagos airport.

The Elite Galapagos Cruise

The Elite is a beacon of modern luxury launched in 2019. The cruise is your gateway to an extraordinary adventure where nature's extraordinary wonders are the backdrop to your celebration.

Crafted meticulously with a singular vision for the Galapagos, this vessel redefines maritime elegance. Its design, focusing on performance, comfort, and stability, ensures every moment spent aboard is as memorable as the islands themselves.

Picture this: each day, you're accompanied by skilled guides to witness the iconic wildlife of the Galapagos, only to return to the soothing embrace of the Elite's opulent comforts. The Elite provides an experience crafted for the discerning explorer, a seamless blend of exploration and luxury where your focus is solely on savoring the marvels of one of the world's most enchanting destinations.

In fact, if you're enjoying doing your planning, you will have found that the islands were once known as the Enchanted Isles by early explorers and sailors.

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The Elite offers you:

• Golden Suites
• Cozy exterior and interior bars
• Al fresco dining area
• Super-structure of 38 meters (124 feet) by 14 meters (46 feet) wide
• All suites have private outdoor balconies and panoramic sliding glass doors
• All convertible suites: king size bed or two double beds
• Adjoining accommodations available on both decks
• Suites' restroom with frosted glass wall for plenty of natural light
• Two panoramic doors to access the catamaran's main areas
• 180-degree panoramic view from the interior lounge
• Integrated social areas blend indoor and outdoor designs and experiences
• Social areas feature extended outdoor balconies
• The sky deck is generously proportioned, featuring a whirlpool bath and exterior bar
• Partially covered sky deck

On Elite itineraries, enjoy expertly guided tours of the islands. Your knowledgeable and friendly guide will help you find diverse wildlife, beautiful scenery and some of the best bays and beaches.

After your incredible tours, return to spacious and luxurious suites, delicious cuisine and relax in the upper deck's whirlpool.

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The Galapagos Islands

An archipelago of 21 islands 550 miles (900 km) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands have astounded explorers & visitors for centuries.

Each island offers its unique charm and each one is often home to different animals, plants and scenery.

The largest islands in the Galapagos are Santa Cruz, Santiago, Isabela and San Cristobal. These are also the most populated and are where you can find different restaurants, hotels, shops, and galleries.

We will go over some of the tops things to do on the Galapagos to give you some examples. If you would like a more detailed list, you can see our guide to Galapagos points of interest.

We will mention three main islands and some of the surrounding smaller islands to help you plan your Galapagos honeymoon.

Note that many of the surrounding islands and wildlife havens are best enjoyed on guided tours. Because of national park restrictions, many of the best places even require a guide to visit.

As another vessel to make the most of the Galapagos, you can choose the Endemic.

The Endemic Galapagos Cruise

The Endemic mirrors the luxury of the Elite and is often offered when the Elite books full. As a note, we recommend sending your request months in advance as these premium vessels book quickly.

The Endemic offers very comfortable suites, gourmet meals that tantalize your taste buds with every bite and amenities to create luxury at sea.

As you settle into your spacious stateroom, step out onto your personal balcony and breathe in the pristine Galapagos air. The Endemic is designed with your comfort in mind, featuring plush social areas perfect for relaxation and exquisite dining settings for an unforgettable culinary journey.

This vessel excels in stability and comfort, ensuring that your adventure is as smooth as it is exciting.

Accompanied by expert guides, you'll embark on exciting excursions, each one a thrilling exploration of the islands' unique wonders.

Every cabin on the Endemic is a haven of luxury, complete with air-conditioning, private vistas, and sumptuous bathrooms. Whether you choose a king or twin beds, rest assured that your stay will be a blend of comfort and elegance.

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The Endemic provides:

• Luxurious panoramic suites
• Wall-to-wall sliding glass doors
• Outdoor balcony & spacious exterior areas
• Skilled naturalist guides and crew
• Kayaks and snorkeling gear
• Al fresco dining and BBQ Areas
• Open sky lounge & outdoor whirlpool
• Sun terrace and observation platform
• Thought-out itineraries to show the best of the Galapagos
• Cruise Service Officer (Hotel Manager)
• Elegant & modern Golden & Single Cabins
• Long and short Itineraries Available

Aboard the luxurious Endemic, you will explore the Galapagos Islands on fantastic itineraries led by your skilled Galapagos guide. Discover iconic giant tortoises, graceful frigate birds, playful sea lions and famous marine iguanas.

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Santa Cruz Island

A favorite island to base yourself, Santa Cruz is where you find some of the best cafes, restaurants, spas, chocolate shops, souvenir shops, galleries, and hotels on the Galapagos.

This is also where you will find the Charles Darwin Research Center to see the work the Charles Darwin Foundation is doing to preserve the islands and wildlife. See giant tortoises and the baby tortoises in the breeding program, which was started to recover the island’s population.

Another of the favorite things to do is to snorkel, kayak and simply relax on the beautiful sands of Tortuga Bay.

Named after the green turtles you are sure to see, after a walk through native vegetation you will pass marine iguanas and some incredible scenery before arriving at the bay itself.

Enjoy the bay's warm water and beautiful sand, or paddle and snorkel around the bay to see the wildlife, such as colorful fish, sea turtles, friendly reef sharks and rays.

San Cristobal Island

On San Cristobal Island, you also find some great things to do. There is a large tourism industry offering tours to see surrounding islands and some of the incredible wildlife.

Located near San Cristobal is the Leon Dormido Islet, which is one of the most famous landmarks of the islands. You can also walk among giant tortoises at El Chato Reserve, visit Punta Carola for a fantastic sunset, and snorkel Playa Mann to see colorful fish and sea lions.

If you would like a cruise to explore surrounding islands, bays, landmarks and wildlife, we recommend the Ocean Spray Cruise. The Ocean Spray offers different itineraries, so you can choose the best one to make the most of your Galapagos Islands honeymoon.

The Ocean Spray Luxury Cruise

To make the perfect honeymoon, the Ocean Spray offers a fantastic luxury cruise of the Galapagos Islands.

Designed for comfort and performance, the Ocean Spray provides a stable and comfortable way to cruise between different islands. Enjoy large living areas, the sundeck, jacuzzi, and the spacious modern cabins with ensuites and private balconies.

You can choose an itinerary for how many days you have available to explore the islands. There are cruises from 4-days to their 15-day mega cruise for in depth exploration of the Galapagos archipelago. As the cruise provides kayaks and snorkeling equipment, you can explore the land and water environment on guided excursions.

Isabela Island

Isabela Island is another favorite island in the Galapagos archipelago. This is the largest island in the Galapagos, which pirates, whalers, and explorers would use to moor their vessels when setting foot on the islands.

Isabela is also lucky to be home to more giant tortoises than any other part of the Galapagos.

Explore Vicente Roca Point nearby to see Nazca boobies, sea lions, sea turtles, blue-footed boobies, rays and tropical fish. You can also snorkel with penguins at Concha de Perla.

As many of the best attractions are on smaller surrounding islands, the best option to explore the Galapagos is to book a cruise. If you’re celebrating your honeymoon, we recommend the luxury Galapagos cruises to make the most of your experience.

The Petrel Galapagos Cruise is a luxury-class catamaran, which offers more stability than many larger vessels as you cruise between islands to enjoy some of the best wildlife spectacles of the Galapagos.

To make the most of your time in Ecuador, you can also enjoy the combination Amazon Rainforest & Galapagos package tour, including the luxurious La Selva Lodge and luxury Galapagos Cruise (see below)

The Petrel Cruise

The Petrel Galapagos Cruise offers a fantastic luxury cruise of the Galapagos Islands. The luxury catamaran provides stability and comfort as you cruise from island to island.

Aboard the vessel, you will have access to kayaks, snorkeling equipment and will be assigned expert naturalist guides for wildlife exploration.

You will then explore both the marine environment and trails to see spectacular wildlife and beautiful scenery.

The Petrel Cruise provides a very comfortable base to explore the islands. Enjoy spacious suites, jacuzzi, and comfortable relaxation areas. You can choose from the Petrel’s 5-day, 6-day and 8-day itineraries.

Galapagos & Amazon Combination Tours

As a highly recommended add-on to your Galapagos honeymoon cruise, you can enjoy the Galapagos and La Selva Lodge & Spa combination tour.

Combine both of these excellent tours to first cruise the Galapagos Islands to find the iconic marine iguanas, playful sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises. For exploration, you are assigned an expert naturalist guide for both the Galapagos Islands and Amazon Rainforest.

On the Galapagos cruise, enjoy exploring the top wildlife areas on guided trail walks, kayaking experiences, and snorkeling. In the water, see a diversity of colorful fish, sea turtles, friendly reef sharks and different rays.

When you aren't out on excursions, enjoy the luxurious vessel in your spacious suite or the comfortable relaxation areas.

Then, at the award-winning La Selva Lodge & Spa, you will enjoy a very comfortable suite with scenic views. You will then head out to explore the Amazon Rainforest led by your skilled naturalist guide. See many different monkeys, parrots, toucans, and caiman while exploring the waterways.

At La Selva Lodge & Spa, you can also relax with a massage listening to the sounds of Amazonia. The Elite, Endemic and La Selva Lodge can all help arrange this luxury Amazon add-on tour.

Send you request with the tour bubbles below to either the Elite, Endemic or La Selva Lodge to learn more about their luxury Galapagos & Amazon experience.

And if you’re interested in a more land-based experience, you can extend the Island to Island tour mentioned at the top of the page with the Sacha Lodge on the Orellana Discovery Tour.

You will first explore based on Isabela Island with deluxe glamping at the Scalesia Lodge. Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos islands and offers fantastic wildlife.

You will then visit Santa Cruz, where you will enjoy the iconic luxury-class Finch Bay Hotel complete with an island-hopping adventure to explore a nearby island aboard the comfortable Finch Bay yacht. After your time on the Galapagos, you will explore the incredible Amazon rainforest at the premium Sacha Lodge.

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