Natural Paradise Yacht

What our guests say about Natural Paradise

Hi there,

Abby and Mark on our last night aboard the Natural Paradise in the Galapagos. It was a phenomenal trip. This boat in particular, it was totally lovely and so so so comfortable beyond our expectations.

I know we originally had it in time to choose a catamaran similar to our sister-in-law’s. Having been here now and seen comparisons I think we are so lucky to be in a monohull. Our suite has plenty of room. I am now riding from a giant circular chair on the deck.

I think the difference is that the common areas are much larger than they would be in a catamaran. This particular boat is also pleasantly very quiet and the crew is wonderful. I would highly recommend!!

Abby and Mark Hornstein
December 2025 · USA

Hi Carolina,

We just returned home last night, and I wanted to say that you did a fantastic job on organizing our trip. Every step of the way we had no questions about getting where we needed to go. Thank you so much for handling everything so well! We had a fabulous time on our cruise and saw everything we could have hoped for. I snorkeled with penguins, rays, sharks, sea lions, turtles and beautiful fish. Andres was a phenomenal guide and we could not have had a better time!

Many thanks for everything!

Susan Dziedzic
February 2025 · USA

Good morning Eli,

Thank you so much for following up, you were actually on my list of people to contact today now that we’re starting to return to normal day to day living.

We wanted to thank you so much for all your support in our return to Galapagos, it was an amazing trip! Thank you so much for the gif ts, the beautiful scarf and the panama hat – which Cam wore all the way home, through 4 airports, to ensure it didn’t get crumpled. We’re not sure how you did it, but thank you also for the upgraded flight seats to and from Quito to Galapagos, we truly appreciated the extra space. Cam is 6’ 4”, so most economy seats have his knees up on the tray table, this was truly a wonderful surprise for him to be able to stretch out his long legs.

Our trip was fantastic! We cannot say enough good things about the crew, they went out of their way to make sure that guests had a first class experience, from beginning to end. Alejandro was amazing, attending to our every need, but the crew were right there behind him, nothing was too much trouble. We were thrilled that the Natural Paradise itinerary had more opportunities to snorkel than our previous Cormorant itinerary – something that every guest, ourselves included, were over the moon with!

Once again, thank you so much for all your help, and the gifts, we’ll never forget you,

Kind regards,

Sue and Cameron
May 2024 · Canada

I hope you are well.

Overall, I would say the holiday was exceptional, the moves between hotel effortlessly and the staff and guides amazing. Thank you for the time put in prior to us finalising the itinerary as – it was perfect and I would not have changed anything.

Casa Gangotena Quito – the hotel was perfectly positioned to explore the old city – which we loved. Rooms and Service were amazing.

Cotopaxi – was a phenomenal day out and the place booked for lunch was exceptional and unique – and please give feedback to the local company that you used that the guide ‘Miriam’ was fantastic and made the visit even more special.

Galapagos
The Natural Paradise – exceeded all expectations both in terms of comfort, quality of the staff, food and beverages. Outstanding customer service on every level! It was the trip of a lifetime. Please please feedback that Maria Ramirez was probably the best guide we have ever had in any setting. Her knowledge and passion ensured that we had the most wonderful experience, and every day was magical.

Mashpi
After the Galapagos we were so worried this would be a disappointment. Quite the opposite! Thank you again for the upgrade that made our stay even more special. Wow to every meal! Wow to every excursion! What a unique beautiful experience – please give feedback to Mashpi that our guide Gabriel was amazing, he put so much effort into it and he was so committed to the beauty and conservation of Mashpi.

The transfers and drivers were all punctual, helpful and willing to go above and beyond.

Thanks,

Esther Marlow
December 2023 · United Kingdom

Just a quick note to let you know that all of us got home safely last night. We all had an amazing time – a new adventure every outing – and lots of great memories. Anna and I already decided we want to go back again.

Thanks again for all your help,

Peter
May 2023 · USA

We had a fantastic time on the Natural Paradise. We loved everything – the crew, food, the cabin, the itinerary. We really enjoyed the cruise director Jorge and were very impressed with the guide Marcus.

Mr. Marshall
February 2023 · USA

Hello,

My Dad and I just returned from our Nov 22-29 Galapagos cruise aboard the Natural Paradise, and I wanted to let you know how much the crew added to our overall experience.
We of course loved all the excursions, wildlife and landscapes, but what put our experience over the top was the top-no tch naturalist guide, Andres Cadena as well as the superb crew.

I feel so lucky that we had Andres as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and funny and did an excellent job navigating our group. I never felt like we were rushing from place to place and during our excursions, he would always stop to explain what we were seeing and patiently answer questions (our group had a lot).

He also did informative evening briefings and told us exactly what to expect the next day. I very much appreciated that he suggested things to bring and what types of clothes/shoes would be ideal for the next day’s activities.

He also put together a few mini presentations for us, like one of the history of the Galapagos for instance, and even created a video for the group that included videos and photos from our eight days together.

Jorge was also incredible. He always had a smile on his face and was so attentive to guests; he expertly anticipated what guests needed before they had even asked for anything. Also, on the last day, as we were leaving Isles Lobos, he even got off the dingy and ran up the trail to help an older guest descend the rocky trail. I thought that was so kind. He even dressed up every night for dinner, which just showed again how much he cared about his job and providing the best experience for guests.

Alejando was wonderful as well. Always laughing, always there to help everyone with whatever they needed. And Fernando made such incredible food!

But truly, the entire crew was so friendly and wonderful. There were so many little things they did that they didn’t have to, but since they cared, they did it anyway, like help guests put on their wetsuits, wrap dry towels around our shoulders as we got out of the cold water and put down dry towels on the dingys so you wouldn’t get wet. They clearly cared for guests as well as one another, and they were always hustling, always laughing, and it just made our experience so joyful and memorable.

We are so grateful to the crew and feel so lucky to have met them all. Thanks so much!

Sincerely,

Erika Maguire
November 2022 · USA

Dear Lorena,
We have just arrived back in Germany after 8 extraordinary days on the Natural Paradise. I just wanted to say “THANK YOU” for your support over the last 3 years (!).
Your support has been exceptional for me and my wife!
Thanks to you, we have been able to reschedule the cruise several times during the pandemic, so we could now enjoy the trip to the fullest.
Once Again: Thank you Lorena!

Olaf Birgels
October 2022 · Germany

For us, the cruise was the perfect length (5-day, 4-night) and location (inner islands to minimize the need for long travels between islands and thus the rougher seas). The variety of plants and wildlife on the islands was amazing, as was the varied geology. We got very fortunate and the wildlife tu rned out in droves (even the crew was taking pictures of some sites and the guide was excited to see a few things, so we knew we were seeing some uncommon occurrences)! The guide and the staff were all fabulous. Great food, nice accommodations. Really a trip to cherish forever, in all respects. I can’t imagine it going any better.

Wilczynski Group
July 2022 · USA

We have just returned from our trip to the Galapagos, and I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had.

The boat was amazing. The food , the crew, the trips, the guide.There wasn’t anything to fault. It all far exceeded our high expectations after such a long wait. All our connections etc. all went smoothly.

Thank you for all your help these past few years!

Dawn Farr
May 2022 · United Kingdom

Special Moments: While on the ship my granddaughter celebrated her birthday and my daughter and son-in-law their anniversary. The crew went overboard decorating their rooms and the dining room. Special cakes etc. The crew was fabulous and the chef was outstanding, preparing gluten free food for my daughter. Highly recommend the Natural Paradise!

Baker Family
April 2022 · USA

I just wanted to send an e-mail about our recent experience aboard the Natural Paradise. I was traveling from April 12th through the 18th with my wife and daughter in addition to my mother-in-law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation. The boat was a perfect size and the captain and crew were nothing short of amazing! We celebrated my daughter’s 7th birthday and our anniversary onboard the boat.

The crew decorated our cabins and made us feel so special! I felt as though they were part of my family and they truly were spectacular. I look forward to visiting the Galapagos Islands in the future and we will undoubtedly use your services again. Please extend my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the captain and crew of the Natural Paradise.

Best Wishes,

Russell Seymour
April 2022 · USA

Enjoyed the Galapagos the most – had the most fun. The boat and staff were just amazing – Natural Paradise – cabins were in excellent condition. Galapagos guide was fantastic, very experienced and knowledgeable.

Emily Van Beveran
February 2022 · USA

Wonderful trip! We could not have asked for a better experience! The crew and guide were amazing! We wish we could do it all over again. We’ll highly recommend it to our friends and family! Merry Christmas.

Victoria & Jimmy
December 2020 · USA

Every member of the crew was welcoming and attentive. Meals were amazing – the food presentation service! Alejandro was an outstanding bartender! Camilo and Orlando are not only great panga drivers, but also funny and knowledgeable about the wildlife. We appreciate everything that everyone did behind the scenes to make this the trip of a lifetime. Thank you all so much!

Aaron Anderson
February 2020 · USA

Thank you for such care with our special dietary needs. We loved the variety of foods and the artistry of the food presentation and taste. You treated us royally and made this a “once in a lifetime adventure” for us. Thanks too for smooth sailing Captain and safe friendly panga rides.

Doug and Maureen Anderson
January 2020 · USA

You have a very special country in the whole world and made our holiday very special. I work for Air Canada and Will be back!

Richard Stevenson
December 2019 · Canada

We really enjoyed this wonderful trip with the Natural Paradise crew and guide! Keep up the Good work and thank you again for this wonderful adventure!

Rosa
November 2019 · USA

Everything was outstanding! Over and above our expectations! The wildlife encounters were fabulous, the food was Delicious and panga drivers were safe and we will recommend these adventures to others.

Jack
October 2019 · USA

Alejandro has been great! Tanya has controlled everything marvelously, Javier is a ninja cleaner, food surprisingly + varied (great) everything organized so well, panga drivers very Good, great activities + itinerary + crew + ship, great attention to detail. Thank you so much! Muchas gracias a todos!

Gemma & Piero
October 2019 · USA

This was a fabulous excursion, loved the service, cheerful staff, and knowledgeable guide.

David Krasner
September 2019 · USA

A wonderful boat with amazing staff. Also the best experience for us in the Galapagos islands with James, our guide. Thank you!

Jadzia & Ham Rae
September 2019 · USA

Fantastic crew + food + guide + confort was amazing, Tania is a warm profesional, Glenda was very caring when our daughter was sick. Thanks for everything!

Naomi Mezey
August 2019 · USA

Another top notch Goway experience!

Our custom tour of the Galapagos & Machu Picchu went off without a hitch thanks to Goway’s organizational abilities, attention to detail, and contracting with excellent local tour providers – Royal Galapagos in Ecuador & Condor Travel in Peru. Thanks to Michael Rigillo for making our double bucket list itinerary one of our best adventures ever!

Patricia Lee Mulhall
July 2019 · USA

Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful time. We have had a great experience. We loved the great food, riding in the pangas, and exploring the boat. Thanks!!!

Milo, Eva, Rachel, Esther, Vlodeck and Viviana
July 2019 · USA

Thank you for making our trip so special. You are so much fun. We enjoyed getting to know you. We appreciate how hard you work to make our trip so perfect special

Lisa & Dana
July 2019 · USA

We had a wonderful time. The activities were amazing! The food was Delicious and we Will recommend Natural Paradise to our friends.

Michael Heinz
March 2019 · USA

Thank you for making this trip so incredibly amazing. All the staff have been so friendly and kind and we are so grateful for everything you have done.

Although I am only 18 years old, this trip Will without a doubt be the highlight of my life all thanks to you guys. You have made this a n unforgettable experience and I can not thank you enough.

Santiago you are the friendliest and happiest person and I am lucky to have met you.

I wish you all the best for your futures. Thank you!

Louis
February 2019 · USA

Lorena
Just wanted to let you know what a marvelous time we had on our 8-day cruise on the Natural Paradise! The ship was perfectly designed and well laid-out. The crew were fantastic – we were particularly impressed by how quickly they learned all our names and preferences for food/drinks . In addition, all the crew helped out w/ all tasks as needed, especially to ensure we got on and off the panga’s safely (even the captain helped!). The food was another highlight – every commented on how good and varied it was; also a different dessert for lunch and dinner for 7 days was particularly impressive! We also appreciated the snacks after each outing, matched to whether we were cold from swimming or hot from hiking. We also loved our cabin and the balcony where we spent many evenings watching the beautiful scenery go by.

James. the naturalist was absolutely outstanding. He managed the group very well, was an excellent resource and teacher, and always put our safety first. I knew that the naturalist would have a big impact on our trip and I don’t think we could have found a better professional to guide us for our Galapagos adventure.

Thanks again!

Ann Hardy and Mark Eberhardt
October 2017 · USA

Dear Gustavo,
I’m on my way home to Minnesota after a wonderful time in Galapagos!
It was a pleasure to finally meet you, and to learn about Royal Galapagos.

The cruise on Natural Paradise was outstanding! The ship is beautiful, and I really liked my cabin (thank you !)

The shore landings were beyond what I could have imagined. Beautiful, and the experiences were wonderful.

The guide and crew were wonderful, as well. Very professional, taking care of everything, very attentive, and polite.

The Food! I didn’t expect so much fresh salads, and fruit, and all the meals were delicious.

Thank you again for the opportunity to take Natural Paradise! My clients will be very happy with their cruise next year. I also hope we can book other clients with you.

We look forward to working further with Royal Galapagos.

Warm regards,

Linda McCormick
September 2017 · USA

Hi Lorena,

We have just returned from our trip. It was wonderful.

We would like to thank you and the Royal Galapagos company for the great experience we had during our adventure.

The trip was very well organized, starting from picking us up a the Guayaquil airport and ending with dropping us at the Quito hotel.

The cruise was beyond all our expectations – the gorgeous yacht, amazing cabin, attentive staff, professional crew, our tour guide Roberto, meals and excursions, and overall service.

We were very pleased with our choice, and will definitely recommend you as a trip advisor and the Royal Galapagos to our friends.

Regards,

Lana and Larry Shuty
September 2017 · USA