... and it's near kid vacation time. Can anyone give me feedback on these choices? Is the food quality similar? I know the rooms are bigger on the Explorer, but from what I'm hearing, the small boat will get us less waiting time and more intimacy with the islands ... more

... in Quito in the Mariott, rental of smorkeling equipment and even tipping is included, I think the price is more than fair. Reading posts by travelers who felt pressured to tip the crew on "small boats", I already feel that I have made the best decision to go with Celebirty ... more

I put in my deposit for Celebrity for March. All the posts were very positive and i just wanted to not have to spend ages planning a vacation for once. I can't wait to hear about your trip. ... more

... very excited about this upcoming vacation. I hope you post a review :o) You mentioned your challenge was not to over pack ... how did you do? One more question, when snorkeling, were there a lot of people at each stop, or just the group from your boat? Thanks so much ... more

... was just plain. Snorkel equipment rental is $20 per person for the duration of the cruise. Same price for 5mm 'shortie' wetsuits which you'll need even in summer. This equipment should be free given what customers are paying for the cruise. Kayaks are NOT available period; regardless that there ... more

... Cristobal could make a nice vacation. Santa Cruz is supposed to have really nice highlands with a fertile farming/orchard/ranching businesses, as well as giant tortoises on the loose. Here is the info on the stay on Isabela: http://www.tropiceco.com/journeys/galapagos/isabela-galapagos-tour.html Your ... more

... deck, a library with video rental/chess/books, and there was generally a nature talk each night by one of the rangers. No other nightlife. Very laid back and quiet. Wonderful starry skies at night from the top deck. If you have a week-long cruise you will generally stop ... more

... us was a small colonial property in the downtown area called "Relicario del Carmen". It was just a block from the main square and in the heart of the old town. We also booked a city tour and went up the volcano on a cable car, Lou was great he ... more

... times. Very similar to any vacation with children at any other destination. We made sure we checked the suggested packing list for families our travel agent sent us. (I will post this when I get a chance to write from my husbands computer). Among other things we made sure to ... more