Galapagos Discovery: The Nat Hab Experience

When Josy was a child, her single mother moved her family to the Galapagos to help build a better life for her two young daughters. Josy says her mother's brave decision was "the best thing that could ever happen to us." Watch to see how Josy's unique upbringing and supportive mother led her to pursue an exciting career as a professional Expedition Leader.

The Galapagos Islands are unlike any other nature destination on Earth—endemic wildlife show no fear of humans nearby. Nat Hab's Galapagos trips immerse you in this wild archipelago with more intimacy and insight than any other Galapagos trips available. With the smallest groups, the most knowledgeable naturalist guides, and privately chartered yachts, Nat Hab ensures that your Galapagos experience is the once-in-a-lifetime nature adventure you've imagined.

Travel with us to the Enchanted Isles to discover a natural realm like none other. Our naturalist Expedition Leaders reveal unique wildlife encounters at eye level—meet tortoises, iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and more, as we explore this magical realm both above and below the water.

There may be no nature destination on earth as special as the Galapagos Islands, where unique animals show no fear of humans. In this video, see what it's like to snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles, hang out on the beach with marine iguanas, and more!

Dive into the extraordinary underwater world of the Galapagos with marine ecologist and Expedition Leader Luis Vinueza. Explore how ocean currents shape the diversity of marine life across the Enchanted Isles and learn what to expect while snorkeling on both our eastern and western Galapagos Discovery itineraries. From playful sea lions and graceful rays to penguins, sharks and marine iguanas, find out why the Galapagos offers one of the most remarkable snorkeling experiences on Earth.

Ocean currents are often called Earth’s “global engine,” driving climate patterns and promoting biodiversity across the planet. Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye unpacks the science behind these powerful flows, from the Humboldt Current that sustains life in the Galapagos to the Gulf Stream that shapes Iceland’s rich ecosystems. Learn how currents work, how they have shifted through Earth’s history and why changes in ocean currents today could impact species from puffins to whales.

The Galapagos Islands are home to fearless wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Expedition Leader Luis Vinueza introduces us to the wonders of this volcanic archipelago, from snorkeling with playful sea lions and watching giant tortoises roam the highlands to spotting penguins on the equator and marine iguanas basking on lava rocks. Learn what to expect on a Nat Hab Galapagos adventure, including life aboard our private small ships, wildlife insights and tips for making the most of your journey.