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Galapagos Islands

Natural Paradise

Motor Yacht

A high-end 34-metre-long yacht that can accommodate 16 passengers, Natural Paradise is made up of nine cabins that vary from standard cabins with porthole windows to suites with private balconies.

On the upper deck there are two junior suites and two suites offering a little more space and each with a private balcony. Two comfortable cabins with portholes occupy the lower deck and on the main deck another two cabins with panoramic windows as well as an additional junior suite with sofa and panoramic window. There is a spacious dining area, a bar and large sundeck with loungers, a jacuzzi and a covered alfresco dining area, ensuring the yacht balances luxurious surroundings with plenty of space to unwind and relax.

Why we like Natural Paradise

With a maximum of 16 passengers, shore landings on Natural Paradise are low-impact and seamless, while the service on board has a personal touch. One of our top selling Galapagos boats, she offers a good range of cabin choices to suit different budgets and some of the best guides in the Galapagos. We receive consistently good feedback from guests onboard.

Activities

Snorkelling equipment and sea kayaks are available to use while onboard Natural Paradise. Each day expert naturalists will lead shore and water based excursions to explore the islands, sharing their wealth of knowledge and ensuring the best wildlife encounters. This expertise will continue onboard via a range of presentations about the biodiversity and history of the islands.

Cruise Itineraries

Choose from a four, five or eight day itinerary around the Galapagos Islands.

Sustainability

A cruise onboard Natural Paradise directly supports three of the Galapagos Conservation Trust projects: Endangered sharks of Galapagos, Plastic pollution and Saving Giant Tortoises. In addition, whilst onboard, only high quality biodegradable soaps, shampoos and cleaning supplies are used, ensuring minimal impact to the ocean water. There is no single use plastic, and produce is, where possible, grown and made in the Galapagos on small island farms and local family businesses.

Snorkelling
Kayaking

Couples

Passengers:	16
Cabins:	9
Crew Members:	9 + 1 Cruise Director + 1 Bilingual Guide
Boat Type:	Motor Yacht
Length:	111 feet (34 metres)
Cruising Speed:	14 knots
Year Built:	2016

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Sundeck and dining onboard Natural Paradise

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For further information about any of these tours please call 01285 880 980

Expert-led Cruises

Our travel experts have years of knowledge and between them and have personally inspected or travelled on board many of the boats we offer.

Expert led cruise title	Departure date	Duration	Prices start from ex. flights	Status
Galapagos Cruise with Galapagos Conservation Trust	30/06/24	10 days	£7,395	LIMITED	Reserve your place
Cruise the Galapagos Islands with Jonathan Green	07/07/24	10 days	£6,950	AVAILABLE	Reserve your place

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Departing 16th June 2024

10 days from £7,395pp

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11 days from £6,450pp

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Departing 16th June 2024

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John at Steppes has been excellent, brilliantly helpful, so knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions. He was brilliant at really listening to us in our first conversations, and tailored a trip that suited us perfectly.

Destination: Galapagos Islands
Travel Expert: John

Roxy recommended that we should add on a trip to the Amazon ahead of our Galapagos Islands journey, and what a brilliant addition it was. We loved every moment of our time in both places, and were impressed with Roxy's advice.

Destination: Amazon & Galapagos Islands
Travel Expert: Roxy

We would recommend Steppes for anyone travelling to the Galapagos Islands- they are lovely company to deal with from start to finish, and James not only listened but went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Thank you!

Destination: Galapagos Islands
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