CRUISE CHARTERS
We know Galapagos like few others. Our team can help you organize a trip that will have you experience this remote oceanic archipelago in the manner that suits your specific requirements. Whether you are traveling on your own, with your soulmate, with your friends, or with your whole family, CNH Tours can help you assemble the elements of a Galapagos trip perfectly suited to you.
Our signature active trips are designed for active and inquisitive guests who want to get the absolute most out of their time in Galapagos.
We know the owners of over 30 ships on a first-name basis. We’ve worked with several of them since 1999. If our signature active cruises don’t quite meet your requirements, let’s work together to find the right ship for you.
Our very own CNH Tours scuba diving expert lives and works in Galapagos. She has guided on live-aboard diving cruises and also runs her own scuba-diving school. Organize your 8 day live-aboard, your multi-day land-based diving package, or even get your diving certification in Galapagos.
Custom-designed trips for those with disabilities. Just because you may have mobility issues or are visually impaired doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy what Galapagos has to offer.
Some people would rather not sleep on a ship. If that’s you, we can arrange a comfortable land-based alternative to seeing the islands. From luxury tented camps, to highland retreats, there are many very nice options to consider.
We understand that there are people who have been dreaming of a trip to the Galapagos for a long time – that this is not just one more place to tick off as a “been-there-done-that” holiday destination. At CNH Tours you will have the opportunity to learn from naturalist guides who have the expertise to respond to challenging questions and who will nurture a sense of wonder so you can experience what the Galapagos is all about.
All of our Galapagos team members have lived and worked in the islands for several years. We retain our hands on the pulse of Galapagos through our long-term connections with our friends and colleagues who remain in the islands. Today, several of them are senior naturalist guides, or occupy senior positions in local and national governments, at the Park and at the Darwin Station. Few travel agencies have access to such a diversity of personal and professional contacts in Galapagos
After having posted thousands of helpful recommendations on , this very popular travel information website invited Heather to become its first Galapagos “Galapagos Destination Expert” in 2009. Heather continues to provide advice there to people considering a Galapagos trip. In February 2020, CNH Tour was recognized as the Best Boutique Galapagos cruise Operator – Canada by Lux Life Magazine.
In 2015, Marc Patry, co-owner of CNH Tours, was elected as a member of the Charles Darwin Foundation’s governing council. He was re-elected in 2019. His long history in Galapagos, first as a staff member of the Darwin Station, then as a United Nations representative overseeing the conservation status of the Galapagos World Heritage Sites puts him in a good position to provide guidance to the Foundation. In turn, this helps us keep close tabs on conservation issues in the islands.
We’re members of the International Galapagos Tour Operators’ Association (IGTOA) – created to promote sustainable tourism in the islands. We do that by raising funds in support of community conservation, environmental education and naturalist guide training initiatives. We also engage stakeholders, such as the Galapagos National Parks Service and UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre on issues we feel need to be addressed. We are plugged into the Galapagos and this helps us better serve you.
We’ve organized non-profit fund-raising cruises or donated trips in support of good projects such as the Galapagos library, underprivileged urban youth, public radio, wildlife education centres and more. On occasion, we invite deserving local youths on a cruise. During COVID, with the help of past (and future guests), we raised over US$54,000 in direct support for local ship crew. If you’d like to use a Galapagos cruise as a fundraiser for a special cause, please get in touch with us to explore possibilities.
You always have the support of a full, expert team, including for all logistics and urgent situations on the ground. These are some of our stellar, behind-the-scenes team members.
CNH Tours co-founder and front line woman for Galapagos, Heather lived and worked in Galapagos for 4 years. She is the TripAdvisor Destination Expert for Galapagos.
Front-line woman for Galapagos, Kelsey lived and worked in Galapagos for 8 years. She was the Darwin Station’s fundraising manager, forging excellent ties with the tourism sector.
CNH Tours co-founder, Marc set up the largest conservation projects in Galapagos history. He spent 11 years as the UN’s point man for Galapagos conservation.
While we have chosen to highlight these trips as idea ways to visit the Galapagos, we recognize that the time frames, accommodation style and/or comfort levels may not be exactly what you might have in mind. If that’s the case, then please do contact us so we can know your preferences. We will then get back to you with options more suited to your interests.
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