My FIL went a couple years ago. He had a great time on the islands, however he was the victim of crime in Guayaquil on the mainland. So if you're planning to board a boat out of Guayaquil, just be careful. He is 6'7, 240lbs and was drugged, beaten, kidnapped, robbed and dumped 45 minutes out of town in the jungle. So just keep yourself safe.