Seeing the world's best wildife in new cruising luxury

The Luxury Travel Bible rates the Galapagos Islands as one of the world's top wildlife viewing experiences.These are the island's that inspired Darwin's Theory of Evolution, so we're thrilled to see there has been a luxury evolution here too; a new option for cruising these unique waters. From February 1 M/Y Grand Odyssey will offer Luxury, privacy and comfort for just 16 passengers. We are particuarly fond of the 7 spacious Galapagos & matrimonial suites (25m2 aprox) and the top Odyssey Suite (35m2 aprox), naturally. All have panoramic windows and private ensuites. On deck there is an alfresco dining area, an open air bar along with two Jacuzzis and Balinese sun beds. There is also a spa area.

Don't think all this luxury comes at an eco- price, none of the unique wildlife will suffer because the boat, we are assured, is designed to very high environmental standards to ensure its ecological footprint (if a boat can have such a thing..) is minimal. Giant tortoises here we come. RL

Luxury link: http://www.galapagosodyssey.com/