Luxury with purpose: The new sustainable launches of Golden Galapagos | Travel Blog

Traveling these days isn't just about checking places off the map, it is more so around the choices we make, culture, and connecting with mother nature. Sustainable luxury is for us who want to travel, experience, and create our mark on the world in style.

Golden Galapagos is a company that focuses on sustainability, from the beginning until today.

In this exclusive interview with Christopher Lederman, Account Manager at Golden Galapagos, you will discover three new launches from his company that will change the way people view the luxury market in the Galapagos Islands.

If traveling is your passion and you love sustainable travel, this blog post is for you!

Table of content

• Key Takeaways
• Innovation and sustainability, and purposeful luxury
  • Sustainability is a reality - and it's part of our Golden Touch
  • The key to their success: Knowing how to listen
• Golden Galapagos: A New Chapter in Purpose Driven Tourism
  • Monique Catamaran: Build for Sustainable Tourism
  • Grand Ocean Spray: The Next Evolution
  • Galapagos Eminence: Redefining Luxury
• La Selva Eco Lodge
  • Christopher's Favorite Place at the Jungle Eco Lodge
  • What the Recognition by Voyagers Travel Company Magazine Means?
• The Future of Golden Galapagos
• Conclusion: The new chapter of luxury is on its way.
• FAQ
  • How can I make my reservation to stay at La Selva Eco Lodge?
  • How can I check real-time availability for the Elite Catamaran and other cruises with Golden Galapagos?
  • When will the Monique Catamaran be set to launch?
  • What difference does the Grand Ocean Spray have vs the Ocean Spray today, and when will it launch?
  • When will the Galapagos Eminence be launched and what will it offer guests?

 

Innovation and sustainability, and purposeful luxury

 

Golden Galapagos is changing the landscape of luxury travel, with a very specific purpose: sustainability and meaningful connection the whole way through.

Sustainability is a reality - and it's part of our Golden Touch

 

This Golden Touch is a philosophy in action, not just a tagline. Sustainability has become one of the company's core values, and the company has based every decision and experience on board someone's cruise on this responsible way of travelling.

The key to their success: Knowing how to listen

 

Golden Galapagos currently operates five luxurious cruises in the enchanted Galapagos. Ocean Spray, Petrel, Elite Catamaran, Endemic Catamaran and Monique Catamaran.

At the symposium, Luisa and Ivonne spoke about one of the most essential values that drives the company´s constant innovation:

"We listen and work collaboratively as a team," she said.

This collaborative style of working has been integral to growing and creating memorable travel experiences that are not only related to today´s traveller, but also to the fragile ecosystem of the Galapagos.

Golden Galapagos: A New Chapter in Purpose Driven Tourism

 

Golden Galapagos is a professional company that is centered around purposeful luxury, the new launches reflect this thinking.

Monique Catamaran: Build for Sustainable Tourism

Monique Catamaran will be launched in April next year. Monique will be a new quality benchmark for eco-cruising in the Galapagos. With an advanced solar panel and battery system, the Monique Catamaran combines comfort and environmental performance, with beautiful cabins and a slim and sleek layout.

Grand Ocean Spray: The Next Evolution

 

The Grand Ocean Spray is being built with sustainability at its design-core as a more premium version of the current Ocean Spray. The Grand Ocean Spray will be outfitted with solar panels allowing a superior cruising experience.

Galapagos Eminence: Redefining Luxury

The Galapagos Eminence is the next and boldest step for luxury cruising with the ongoing commitment to luxury and sustainability that Golden Galapagos has already established with so many, preserving the earth by protecting the natural beauty of the Galápagos and providing guests with memorable experiences.

La Selva Eco Lodge

The lodge has the unique features of facilitating families with customization options and family programs with naturalists or native guides. It has amenities for comfort and is integrating solar panels and batteries, reducing its carbon footprint, for sustainability. Located in the Amazon region of Ecuador, only two hours from El Coca into Yasuní National Park is a lodge where nature, comfort, and well being come together. It is the only lodge in the region with a spa and yoga classes so you could practice self-care after immersion in the jungle.

Christopher's Favorite Place at the Jungle Eco Lodge

Christopher mentioned one completely unique feature of the lodge, the observation tower. At 40 m, the observation tower offered an incredible 360-degree view of the amazon rainforest and as he mentioned, "it is amazing for birdwatching and optimising your inlet with nature". The observation tower offers many unique features other than just a lookout to view the neighbouring forest, it also offers disconnection from the outside world while being consumed with all the ecuador wildlife surrounding you.

What the Recognition by Voyagers Travel Company Magazine Means?

Golden Galapagos is delighted to be recognized and featured in international exposure via Voyagers Magazine. To be mentioned in any capacity means the company has demonstrated excellence in what they do, and a commitment to it, and confirms that they are doing something right, and going in the right direction in the luxury travel space.

The Future of Golden Galapagos

Golden Galapagos has very big plans for the future. In 2027 they will be introducing a brand-new boat and increase their fleet. Their ambition is to offer customer unique luxury experiences.

Conclusion: The new chapter of luxury is on its way.

Galapagos is leading the way in sustainable luxury tourism, providing pioneering, comfortable options in a new respect for the nature of the Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon. Their upcoming launches, including the Monique Catamaran, the Grand Ocean Spray and Galapagos Eminence, show their commitment to sustainability while remaining sophisticated. La Selva Eco Lodge, is in the middle of the Yasuni, and perfectly integrates nature, wellness and sustainability, extending the experience beyond the sea.

Are you ready to see how these products are redefining luxury in the next SCAPE magazine by Voyagers Travel Company?

FAQ

How can I make my reservation to stay at La Selva Eco Lodge?

You can book your experience at La Selva Eco Lodge through Voyagers Travel. Simply visit the link for reservations and information: Book La Selva Eco Lodge.

How can I check real-time availability for the Elite Catamaran and other cruises with Golden Galapagos?

You can check real-time availability and special offers directly on Voyagers Travel's website.

When will the Monique Catamaran be set to launch?

The Monique Catamaran is scheduled to launch in April 2026, supply Galapagos cruising as the flagship boat for eco-friendly exploration with solar panels, batteries, and great style.

What difference does the Grand Ocean Spray have vs the Ocean Spray today, and when will it launch?

The Grand Ocean Spray is more premium version of the current Ocean Spray. The difference is that it´ll have more capacity and will feature solar panels. The launch will take place in the second half of 2026.

When will the Galapagos Eminence be launched and what will it offer guests?

The Galapagos Eminence will be factored into release in 2027. This cruise will also be luxurious and will include solar panels, offering guests the experience of traveling in luxury while protecting the planet.