In Galapagos you will find cruise itineraries ranging from 4, 5, 8 and even 15 days. One of the biggest mistakes travelers make when visiting the Galapagos is simply not leaving enough time to experience the islands to the fullest. Both the first day you arrive in the Galapagos and the day you return to the mainland are mostly spent traveling. So, for example, if you plan to spend 4 days in the Galapagos, you are really spending only 2 days visiting the islands. At Quasar we jokingly call 4-day cruises “airport tours.” Right about the time you are starting to relax and realize just how many amazing experiences await throughout the archipelago, you have to catch your flight back home. Over the course of 30+ years of Galapagos experience, Quasar has learned that to truly see and experience the best that Galapagos has to offer, you need to cruise the islands either on an 8 day or a 15 day cruise. Our 8 and 15 day itineraries are of equal quality in terms of site visitations, expedition activities, scenery, and wildlife encounters. We believe that no one should go on a Galapagos cruise for less than 8 days if they truly want to see the best of Galapagos. For most guests, an 8 day itinerary is ideal in terms of duration but, for those time-privileged travelers seeking a deeper Galapagos immersion, our 15 day itineraries cover the entire archipelago, ensuring no experience is left a mystery. Guests enjoy a higher chance of encountering the rare species that inspired Darwin’s brilliant works.