SmartVoyager Program

SmartVoyager® is an environmental certification program for boats in the Galapagos. It is sponsored by Conservación y Desarrollo, an Ecuadorian nonprofit organization, and the Rainforest Alliance, based in the US. IGTOA had input into the design of this program and supports its goals.

The program is designed to minimize the impact of tour boats in the Galapagos through monitoring and inspection of boats, proper management and storage of maintenance facilities, creation of adequate crew quarters and amenities, training, and follow up inspections.

Achieving certification is not easy. Boat operators that meet the program's high standards are certified and may use the SmartVoyager® seal of approval in marketing their services. The seal gives travelers the assurance that they are supporting operators who care about the environment, wildlife conservation, and the well-being of workers and local communities.

Visit the SmartVoyager® website to learn more about this important program.