Certified naturalist guides
Every excursion is led by a bilingual naturalist guide licensed by the Galapagos National Park.
Galapagos Cruise
About Grand Ocean Spray
Grand Ocean Spray is a 16-guest, carbon-neutral luxury catamaran that runs expedition cruises in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The vessel is operated by Grand Ocean Spray, part of the Galapagos Cruise Company an Ecuadorian cruise company headquartered in Quito, Ecuador.
Grand Ocean Spray serves international travelers and private charter groups looking for small-group Galapagos cruises with private-balcony cabins, sustainable operations, and certified naturalist guides. Itineraries range from 4 to 15 days.
Company and vessel facts
| OUR PRODUCT: Grand Ocean Spray |
COMPANY FOUNDED: 2018 |
HEADQUARTERS: Quito, Ecuador |
| OPERATING AREA: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
VESSEL: Luxury mega-catamaran, 16 guests, 3 decks |
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, German |
| SPECIALIZATION: Small-group, carbon-neutral luxury expedition cruises |
MARKETS SERVED: USA, Canada, Germany, France, Great Britain |
How Grand Ocean Spray is organized
Grand Ocean Spray is the name of the vessel and of this official website, galapagosgrandoceanspray.com. The vessel is operated by [OPERATING COMPANY], a company registered in [CITY], Ecuador. [If applicable: the company also operates the sister vessels [SISTER VESSELS] and is part of [PARENT COMPANY].
Brand & vessel
Grand Ocean Spray
galapagosgrandoceanspray.com
Why we are qualified to guide you in the Galapagos
Sustainable vessel design
Grand Ocean Spray operates as a carbon-neutral vessel and uses solar panels.
Safety and crew
All our crew memebers and captain have all the necessary certifications.
Years of Galapagos operations
The operating company has run Galapagos cruises for [VERIFY: X] years, from vessel design to onboard service and logistics.
Park-regulated itineraries
All routes follow the itineraries and visitor-site rules set by the Galapagos National Park, which limit group sizes and require licensed guides at every landing.
The facts behind what we say
| Claim | Evidence | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Small-group cruising | Maximum 16 guests; | Deck plan |
| Carbon-neutral operations | Solar panels on board; | Sustainability |
| Private balconies | Every cabin has a private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows | Cabins |
| Expert guiding | Galapagos National Park naturalist guide licenses | Our guides |
| Personal service | Crew for 16 guests | Vessel specifications |
Where we are
Headquarters:
Quito, Ecuador
Operations:
Galapagos Islands. Guests embark at Baltra or San Cristóbal airport, depending on the itinerary.
Mission and commitments
Our mission is to offer small-group Galapagos cruises that combine high-comfort travel with low environmental impact in one of the world's most protected ecosystems.