Is Ecoventura worth it?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 9 November 2026
No verdict of ours: the facts Ecoventura publishes on its own website, read 9 November 2026, topic by topic, each with a link to the page it came from.
Is Ecoventura worth it?
Whether Ecoventura is worth it depends on what you need: it sails three 20-passenger yachts on seven-night Galápagos cruises, says it puts two naturalist guides with every ten guests and takes children from age six; it shows no dated fare on the pages read.
What is Ecoventura?
Ecoventura runs seven-night Galapagos cruises under its own name on three expedition yachts; it says it began with an Ecuadorian family in the mid-1980s and is now part of a global travel group it does not name. Source
Which ships does Ecoventura sail?
Ecoventura lists three identical yachts: Origin (built in 2016), Theory (2019) and Evolve (2023); ownership isn't stated. Source
How many guests are on board?
Ecoventura carries 20 passengers on each yacht. Source
Where does Ecoventura sail?
Ecoventura sails only in the Galapagos, on seven-night itineraries that can be joined back to back. Source
Who leads the landings?
Ecoventura puts two naturalist guides with every ten guests, which it calls the lowest guide/guest ratio in the Galapagos. Source
What can you do off the ship?
Ecoventura includes kayaks, snorkelling gear, wetsuits and paddleboards, with guided walks and zodiac rides each day. Source
What does the fare include?
Ecoventura's fares include accommodation, meals, guided excursions and kayaking and snorkelling kit; airfare, the Galapagos park entrance fee ($200 per foreign adult), the $20 transit card, laundry and gratuities are extra. Source
What do solo travellers pay?
Ecoventura asks singles for twice the per-person deposit ($2,000 in 2026); it states no single supplement figure. Source
How much is the deposit?
Ecoventura asks individual bookings of one to four guests for $1,000 per person ($2,000 for singles) within five days of confirmation in 2026, rising to $1,500 ($3,000) from 2027; final payment is due 90 days before sailing. Source
What happens if you cancel?
Ecoventura refunds everything but 50% of the deposit up to 120 days before departure (180 days from 2027), keeps the whole deposit from 119 to 90 days (179 to 90 from 2027) and the entire cruise rate from 89 days. Source
What insurance do you need?
Ecoventura recommends comprehensive travel insurance, including a Cancel for Any Reason policy; it names no required minimum. Source
Can children come?
Ecoventura takes children from age six on its 7-night cruises, though it says most families bring children 11 and older; guests 17 and under get 15% off on all departures except festive ones. Source
When is Ecoventura not the fit?
The limit below is published by Ecoventura on its own website.
- Ecoventura: not the fit if you may cancel late: from 89 days before departure it keeps the entire cruise rate. Source
Ecoventura at a glance
Its card, as on every Uncompromised Travel expedition page: what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
Ecoventura
- Best for
- Galapagos yachts carrying 20 guests
- What it sells
- Runs seven-night Galapagos expedition cruises on three 20-passenger yachts, Origin, Theory and Evolve, all Relais & Châteaux members.
- Why choose them
- Has two naturalist guides for every ten guests, which it says is the lowest guide to guest ratio in the Galapagos.
- Ask for
- Ask for a two-room Premium Suite or a whole-yacht charter for up to 20 guests.
- Not the fit if
- you may cancel late: from 89 days before departure the entire cruise rate is forfeited.
- Website
- ecoventura.com
Is Ecoventura worth it?: the questions people ask
How many guests are on board with Ecoventura?
Ecoventura carries 20 passengers on each yacht.
What does the fare include with Ecoventura?
Ecoventura's fares include accommodation, meals, guided excursions and kayaking and snorkelling kit; airfare, the Galapagos park entrance fee ($200 per foreign adult), the $20 transit card, laundry and gratuities are extra.
What is the cancellation policy with Ecoventura?
Ecoventura refunds everything but 50% of the deposit up to 120 days before departure (180 days from 2027), keeps the whole deposit from 119 to 90 days (179 to 90 from 2027) and the entire cruise rate from 89 days.
How much is the deposit with Ecoventura?
Ecoventura asks individual bookings of one to four guests for $1,000 per person ($2,000 for singles) within five days of confirmation in 2026, rising to $1,500 ($3,000) from 2027; final payment is due 90 days before sailing.
Is there a single supplement with Ecoventura?
Ecoventura asks singles for twice the per-person deposit ($2,000 in 2026); it states no single supplement figure.
How do I compare prices like for like?
Ask for a written quote for the same dates and the same cabin type, with every inclusion listed: flights, hotel nights, drinks, gratuities, kayaking or camping and the parka. The price lines above give what each line publishes and on what basis.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Each card links the line's own website; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Every line on this page links the page of the line's own website it was read from, read 9 November 2026.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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