Ecuador’s Via Natura DMC has confirmed the completion of its highly-anticipated ultra-luxury superyacht, the Hermes Mega Catamaran. Billed as the ‘World’s Largest Commercial Catamaran’, Via Natura showcased the 12 suite Hermes to industry partners in Guayaquil, Ecuador last week.

andBeyond has extended its South American portfolio with the launch of its expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands. Named the &Beyond Galapagos Explorer, the 38 metre yacht operates entered service in mid-June 2024 on two 7-night routes in the east and west of the famed Galapagos Islands.

Lindblad Expeditions is adding two purpose-built Galápagos expedition vessels to the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet.

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Ecuadorian destination management company, Via Natura, expects to launch a “game-changing” purpose-built expedition vessel in the Galapagos Islands in 12 months, targeting the ultra-high-net-worth traveller.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) is revolutionising its pricing structure by transitioning to all-inclusive offering, part of an initiative to simplify the product for the trade and to further enhance its onboard guest offering.

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andBeyond has confirmed its entry into deep water cruising with a new small-ship set to launch in the Galapagos Islands in mid-2024.

Windstar Cruises will offer voyages in South America for the first time beginning in December of 2025 onboard all-suite yacht Star Pride. The diversification to the region creates new opportunities for the small ship cruise line’s well-travelled guests to experience bucket-list destinations, like Machu Picchu in Peru and Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.

Silversea Cruises has been recognised as the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the Galapagos Islands. The ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line is the first operator to divert all waste from landfill disposal in the Galapagos.

Abercrombie & Kent has expanded its portfolio in the Galápagos Islands with preferred partner, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel. Ecoventura recently added Evolve – the third expedition yacht in its upgraded fleet — collectively the newest and greenest in the islands. Carrying only 20 guests, the yachts are the only Galápagos vessels in the esteemed Relais & Châteaux collection.

A&K Travel Group Ltd has announced an equity partnership with Santiago Dunn and his company, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel in the Galapagos Islands. The partnership foresees an equity investment in Ecoventura as well as the creation of a joint venture, headed by Santiago Dunn in his new role as CEO of A&K South America.