Was worried when I saw that only half (or so) of cruisers liked Silver Galapagos. Then after sailing I realized that's because this ship is not for everyone. Those who have sailed with Silversea need to recognize this is not a typical SilverSea cruise. Its an expedition in every sense of the word.

The expedition guides were amazing. They were patient with their guests and answered all our questions. They moved the groups along and ensured everyone was taken care of. They gently reminded people to remain within the trails and not get too close to the wildlife.

This is a very active cruise - but they tell you the night before exactly what to expect for the following day so you can choose your adventure appropriately. The hikes can be very difficult to very easy - you choose. We took advantage of the more strenuous hikes on several occasions and really enjoyed them. They offered kayaking twice and we enjoyed it. Snorkeling was offered almost everyday - both from the beach and from a zodiac for deep water. Do the zodiac! Read more