Such a pleasant, year-round climate and such intriguing natural wonders make the Galapagos an incredibly attractive destination — but not a crowded one. The number of travellers to these enchanted isles is limited to 70,000 per year, and a highly developed tourism framework has served to protect the one-of-a-kind resources and biodiversity of the region. Offshore accommodations aboard cruise ships — featuring among the most comfortable sailing these waters — limit travellers’ impact on this carefully preserved environment.