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Travel With Purpose
 

Travel the Galápagos with the scientists who study its whales

Every Nauti trip helps fund the Cetacea Galápagos Program’s marine research. Choose a cruise or island-hopping trip and we’ll plan it around the wildlife and science you want to see.

Galapagos Cetacea Program logo

26 years

of Galápagos orca photo-ID

Ex-Director

Galápagos National Park 

16:1 max

passengers per certified guide

Born here

Local naturalist guides

How your trip supports the research

Honest about what we can and can’t promise: your trip is a booked Galápagos holiday, and Nauti supports the Cetacea Galápagos Program’s work. The specifics of that support are below.

1 · You travel

Choose a cruise, package, or private trip.
We work with trusted local operators to confirm current availability, pricing, and the best options for your dates.

2 · Nautiexpeditions supports the science

10% goes directly to the Galápagos Cetacea Project.
Supporting marine research and conservation of the Galápagos marine life.

3. Science in action

From data to conservation.
We turn marine research into practical conservation action, using science to better understand and protect Galápagos marine life.

The science

Research with real results

The Cetacea Galápagos Program’s work includes long-term photo-identification of orcas, tracking of whale movements between hemispheres, and documentation of cetacean species in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

Choose how to travel

Four ways to travel; we help you pick the one that fits your dates, interests and budget.

Bonita Yacht Galápagos cruise – exterior

Galápagos cruises

Luxury to budget yachts, naturalist-guided, covering the islands you can’t reach by land.

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Marine iguana on a beach in the Galápagos Islands

Island-hopping packages

Stay on land and take guided day tours between islands.

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Dolphins swimming beside a boat near Kicker Rock in the Galápagos

Day Tour

One guided excursion, departs and returns same day.

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Travelers enjoying the scenic landscape of Plazas Island in the Galápagos with giant prickly pear cactus and ocean views

Private tailor-made

Your dates, your interests, with Africa designing the itinerary.

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Ready to plan

your Galápagos

Adventure?

Planning a Galápagos trip can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you choose the right cruise or island-hopping experience based on your interests, travel style, dates, and budget.

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Start Planning Your Trip

Tell us about your travel plans, and we’ll create a personalized Galápagos itinerary tailored to your interests, travel dates, and budget.

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Please include: • Preferred travel dates • Number of travelers • Cruise or island hopping

Meet Your Galápagos Expert

Frequently Asked Questions

1% of every booking goes directly to the Galápagos Cetacea Project.
Supporting marine research and conservation in the Galápagos.

Researcher encounters are available exclusively when included in your package or requested in advance. Depending on availability and the program, you may have the opportunity to meet researchers during an expedition, join a research-related activity, or attend a scientific presentation.

It's a regular guided Galápagos trip with a science focus, not a research expedition. You travel as a guest.

Prices and availability are set by each operator and change often, so we confirm real current options for your dates before you decide.

For your curious mind