Ship Reviews

The Alya is brand new and absolutely lovely and the lap of luxury! it was spacious and quiet and the private deck was phenomenal. the shower was hot and so wonderful after snorkeling. I have never been on a cruise of any kind or a boat of any kind like this in the past, so I have nothing to compare it to. several people got sick on the rough open ocean crossings, and even tossed out of bed! but from what I hear that is pretty common. I had no problems and loved the gentle rocking. the staff were amazing and accommodating and genuinely wanted this to be the experience of a lifetime, which it was. worth every penny.

Cruise Date: 24 September 2018 for 0 days.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2018

Again, there was no questionaire to give you feedback on your assistance with our overall trip. We want to thank Heather and CNH Tours sooo much for all that you did to make this trip something that we will never forget. The courtesy meals, the hotel upgrades, and all the planning you performed. Many, many thanks. We will recommend your services any chance we get.

Cruise Date: 18 January 2019 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 07 Mar 2019

Cruise Date: 22 February 2019 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2019

Cruise Date: 30 March 2019 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2019

Five Stars in every category! Our naturalist Darwin Alvarez was AMAZING!!!!

Cruise Date: 30 March 2019 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2019

We loved the ship, crew, Maya!

Cruise Date: 30 December 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2019

We had a memorable trip. Our guide Maja is an amazing woman and was more than just a guide. The Angelito crew was very attentive and friendly. We were also fortunate to have great fellow passengers. My family and I will cherish this trip forever. Marc and Heather were instrumental in arranging this trip. Their suggestions were spot on and Angelito was a great fit for us. I would recommend CNH to anyone who plans to travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands.

Cruise Date: 30 December 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2019

Everything was fantastic except that the air conditioning in our cabin didn't work properly and hence one night I ended up a couple of hours sleeping on the deck up top. The naturalist / guide Maja in particular was amazing.

Cruise Date: 30 December 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2019

Our family of 4 (2 kids ages 16 and 13) had an incredible time! Our NW itinerary allowed us to see an incredible amount of flora and fauna. Some stops we anchored alone because The Beagle was the only boat permitted to visit that area. A strong testament to the captain and crew. Our guide and crew were as excited as we were to spot animals and birds! The captain and crew were extremely attentive and went above and beyond expectations every day. Only suggestion for improvement is food. Lots of batters, sauces and deep frying as the week wore on. I realize the freshness of food suffers after a few days at sea, but perhaps there is a balance which can be struck. Only other suggestion is to bring sea sickness pills! Not the boat's fault, but it can get rough. Overall, I highly recommend the Beagle!

Cruise Date: 08 August 2017 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 13 Sep 2017

Cruise Date: 23 February 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2018

The Letty is the ship for those who want to be active. We had four activities daily: snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, etc, two activities at each of two locations. The crew were incredibly wonderful with our kids -- we would definitely call this a family friendly ship! Food was delicious, and kids had kid-friendly options (we just had to ask). Overall, everything was wonderful.

Cruise Date: 10 September 2017 for 7 days.
Reviewed on 29 Sep 2017

Cruise Date: 16 December 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2019

We liked the way they split passengers between Eric and Letty based on demographics. Really enhanced the trip.

Cruise Date: 16 December 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2019

Galapagos is simply amazing,the comfort of the ship and the cheerful crew made it even better.The guide was professional yet personal and we learner a lot.A trip to Galapagos and on board the Golondrina is highly recommended!

Cruise Date: 18 August 2017 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2017

Amazing!!!

Cruise Date: 10 March 2018 for 7 days.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2018

We had an exceptional trip on the Passion! Our naturalist Juan was so knowledgeable about everything. The crew were exceptionally friendly and helpful and certainly went the extra mile to make sure we had a fabulous trip. The cabins were cleaned and beds made after every excursion which was a nice touch. The food was incredible, with a huge range of seafood, meat and veggies to satisfy all the varied requirements of our group. Thank you!

Cruise Date: 10 March 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2018

The cruise could not have been better in any way I could imagine. Juan was a sensational guide, he got our whole group, ranging in age from 70 (me) to 30, our daughter, excited about every excursion and had a knowledge of the islands, flora and fauna, that was nothing short of encyclopedic! He was also enthusiastic, warm and helpful in any way imaginable. The crew were warm, friendly and helpful as well. The food was superb, every meal, and the service, as well. Absolutely first class!!

Cruise Date: 10 March 2018 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2018

Our family of four very much enjoyed our week on the Petrel (kids were 9&12). Outside of all the incredible species to observe in the Galapagos, we especially loved our unplugged family time together (stargazing, reading, playing board games etc.). I have a couple of videos of The Petrel as well as a detailed account of our experience on my family travel website Pint Size Pilot. You can find it here: https://pintsizepilot.com/best-galapagos-luxury-cruise-family-vacation/

Cruise Date: 15 March 2017 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 08 Oct 2017

Seeing the amazing flora and fauna of the Galapagos. Learning about everything we were seeing from Luis. Getting on an island and walking every day. Snorkeling. The captain took me under his wing and snorkels with me everyday. I wish some of our walks had been longer, I felt some of our walks were shortened. The Galápagos Islands speak for themselves and it was a wonderful experience. We really liked the small ship and small number of guests. The crew were friendly, kind and helpful. I'd go again

Cruise Date: 06 June 2017 for 7 days.
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2017

We were lucky enough to enjoy a cruise on the Samba on our honeymoon and it was a truly once in a lifetime experience. The planning is immaculately prepared with care so every day is full to the brim with amazing snorkelling, kayaking, wildlife and island trips. Each day seemed even more special and magical than the last. My wife is a vegetarian and the crew catered for that in exemplary fashion always giving her a delicious alternative to the excellent food enjoyed by me and the other guests.

Cruise Date: 25 July 2017 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 12 Sep 2017

The 14-passenger Samba included 1) wet suits, snorkel gear and kayaks/paddleboard; 2) snorkeling; 3) Marchena Island. Captain Jose was always available to his guests. The crew were friendly, helpful, fun! You will never go hungry on the Samba; the food was plentiful and delicious. Guides were energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about the islands. Samba may not be the most luxurious boat in the fleet; however, its captain, crew, guides, food and itinerary more than make up for it.

Cruise Date: 08 January 2018 for 15 days.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2018

My cruise on the Samba was, to put it simply, spectacular. The guide, Juan, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the islands. The early wake-up calls were beyond worth it just to experience the animals in the tranquility of the morning before other boats were even around. The rest of the crew was amazing as well; they were all so friendly and helpful with anything & everything. The 8 days I spent on the Samba went by much too quickly and I would consider myself lucky to visit again.

Cruise Date: 05 November 2019 for 8 days.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2019

We did the 6 day Western itinerary on the Santa Cruz II. I was searching for a small ship with a few people, but because of the dates this was the best option. With the largest ship in the Galapagos, you have also the largest possibilities. They offer snorkeling, kayakking and glass botom boat. So if you want to see the underwaterworld, but not in the mood for snorkeling, you have other options. During the excursions you are with max of 14 people. The boat is very luxury, clean and the food is great.

Cruise Date: 19 July 2017 for 6 days.
Reviewed on 07 Aug 2017