Galapagos Seaman Journey

The vessel's interiors are decorated in soothing tones of cream and ice-blue, with polished teakwood floors and large picture windows throughout. In the elegant dining room, you'll enjoy a range of international and local cuisine - many of the ingredients are grown on their own organic farm and stocked up at the beginning of a journey. The piece de resistance has to be the netted viewing spots on the bow, however - the perfect spot for getting a close-up view of dolphins that often swim beside the catamaran.

Designed for the ultimate comfort, the cabins are uncluttered, calm and light. All are around 151 square feet in size with large windows to enjoy the view. The rooms enjoy sizeable cupboards (get fully unpacked!), air-con and Queen or twin beds. The Upper Deck Suites allow for triple occupancy with a sofa bed suitable for a child under twelve years old. The bathrooms are fairly small but well-appointed, and other amenities in the rooms include a dressing table, hair dryer and safe.

On board, the naturalist guides offer lectures in the lounge where you can brush up on your Galapagos knowledge, and the chef hosts cooking classes. Your itinerary will determine which islands you visit, but there will be ample time for kayaking, hiking volcanic terrain and snorkelling amongst tropical fish, seahorses and sharks. Walk along vermillion-coloured beaches, spot Darwin's birdlife and track tortoises in the highlands. And if you can't decide, book a two-week-long trip and you'll see and do it all!