We were in the Galápagos Islands on an 8-day/7-night cruise with the Tip Top II (16 passengers, 8 crew). It was an amazing experience--close-up wildlife viewing, snorkeling, education. I've written a detailed trip report here: http://galapagos2009.wordpress.com/. You don't have to read it all; you can click on links from this home page. In addition to write-ups and photos of the outings, I've included pages on how we made decisions, life on the boat, and tips for what to bring on the trip.

Tina