47 Movies Filmed on Stunning Beaches You Should Visit
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
Where? Galapagos Islands.
When to go? Visit the Galapagos from January until April for the best beach weather.
Russell Crowe stars as Captain Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany as Dr. Stephen Maturin in this nautical tale set during the height of the Napoleonic Wars. Epic warship battles included filming in the Galapagos islands of Ecuador, known for their remote location and unique fauna.
Tourism has picked up in the Galapagos in recent years with a number of live-aboard boat cruises available to take you around the islands. When you go will not only depend on the weather but what wildlife you want to see. From January until May it's a good time to see Green turtles and seabirds mating. From June until November the colder nutrient filled currents bring more sealife including Penguins, Humpback whales and Sea Lions.
Tip: Skip breakfast on your live-aboard and get onto the islands early to avoid the crowds.
