Galapagos cruise - Boat-type selection

Galapagos boat type

small yacht issues

Problems with
small yachts

Small yachts carry 8 to 25 passengers, with 16 being the average.

Many vacation-planners get carried away with a mistaken romantic notion of what cruising on a small yacht in the Galapagos entails.

Rocking

Small yachts rock noticeably more than large cruise ships - both when moored and when traveling on the open sea between islands. This could make you seasick, which would spoil your vacation.

Catamarans

Although catamaran yachts rock less than conventional yachts, they rock appreciably more than Galapagos cruise ships.

Cramped

Cabins and public spaces are cramped, beds are narrow, bunks are a possibility, bathrooms are tiny, and toilets might have to be shared, and loss of electricity and hot water are not uncommon.

Storage

Cabin storage space is typically minuscule.

Deck

Open deck space for sunbathing or sitting and relaxing is minimal.

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Small yacht issues (cont)
Small yacht positives / Sailing ship negatives
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