One of the stops is to the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora. At breeding season visitors see young tortoises hatched from incubated eggs. When they are old enough to survive, they are returned to various islands. Cabins are all outside, have air-conditioning and have a private bath with shower. There are single, double, triple and quad cabins and four suites.
Cuisine is continental and local.
Bring shoes for sometimes rocky walking. There is a lounge and observation deck. Flippers, masks and snorkels are available to rent on board. With its 1998 renovation, the stern was extended 9 meters, a bar and jacuzzi were added to the sun deck, and a reading room added. A fleet of pangas take guests ashore for interaction with Galapagos wildlife.