Our Galapagos cruise was on the motor yacht "Angelito I", a smaller wooden boat for 16 passengers. The Angelito is locally owned by 2 Ecuatorian residents of the Galapagos (unlike many US-american owned ships). The Swiss wife of one of the owners was our naturalist guide on board; Maja proved to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the island's flora and fauna. Overall a very pleasant trip, helped by their friendly longtime crew on board.
If you would like to book this trip and are in a similar situation to us (travelling with your own vehicle): Maja owns the agency Cometa Travel in Quito, rents several B&B rooms in her adjoining house (cheap w. shared bathroom, a filling breakfast, and cooking facilities), and there's a secure parking lot (to leave your car) only half a block away!

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