Those who travel the Galapagos Islands for the first time just can’t resist the temptation to come back and see the majestic beauty of the local nature once more. The islands' rough volcanic history of scorched earth and flaming flows are obvious the moment you arrive. This apparently hellish scenery is actually teeming with life. Today the Galapagos is still a living laboratory of evolution where birds and animals do not avoid people.

A incredible and insular world exists on these islands 600 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Oceans, filled with rare land and sea birds, gigantic, ponderously moving Galapagos tortoises, marine iguanas lying in the sun, and sea lions frisking in the waves.

When deciding what Galapagos cruise to choose, try to learn as much cruise itineraries as possible, since there are lots of boats and ships to choose from and they are varying in sizes and categories of service. Almost all cruises offer eight-day itineraries and there are also shorter trips - four- and five-day long.

If you left all your hesitations and firmly decided to take up this challenge here are some tips to make your voyage even more incredible. Usually travelers forget about different trifles which actually guarantee the comfort during the trip. The Islands are located on the Equator and its climate is sub-tropical. Ocean currents in fact determine the Galapagos temperatures and the weather is warm and sunny during the period from December to May, the period from June to November is generally cool and breezy. Dress aboard is casual - shorts, T-shirts, swim suits; jeans/slacks and a windbreaker or sweater. Do not forget to take comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and other accessories protecting from the Equatorial sun.

Also bring backpack to carry your camera and film in plenty. Be sure you are taking not more than 30 pounds of luggage as there are weight restrictions on the flights. You need a minimum of casual clothes, you might leave the extra luggage in the hotel.