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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
Q. Can we use a credit card or traveler checks to pay the Galapagos National Park fee?
A. No, the Galapagos National Park fee can only be paid with USD $200 cash.
Q. Is snorkeling and diving equipment provided on the ships?
A. It depends on the boat, most boats provide snorkeling equipment which is either included in the price of the cruise, or you can rent at a low fee.
Q. What is the difference between economic, tourist and tourist superior boats?
A. Economic and tourist class boats are quite basic with category 2 guides who usually don’t have a university degree. The cabins may not have air conditioning or hot water. Tourist superior boats are a category above economical and frequently have higher-level guides that speak better English (and possibly other languages). They also have hot water and air conditioning.
Q. Will navigating between islands be mostly during the day or during the night?
A. Boats navigate during the night and spend the day on the islands and snorkeling.
Q. How many hours per day do we spent on the different islands?
A. You will normally visit two visitor spots a day and spend 2 to 3 hours on each one. One visit is usually hiking or exploring volcanic coves in a zodiac, and depending on your itinerary, the second visit is frequently snorkeling.
Q. How is the climate the month we will travel?
A. Please click here for weather information.
Q. How long have you been organizing trips to the Galapagos Islands?
A. We have been operating since 1996 and have had thousands of satisfied clients that have experienced the Galapagos with us.
Q. Which is the difference between Naturalist I, II and III?
A. Most naturalist 3 level guides have biology or related university degrees and generally speak English and possibly other languages better than lower categories.
Q. What sort of food can I expect on the boat ?
A. We almost always receive favorable reports of the food on the boats, though quality may vary. In general, the more expensive the per-day price of the boat, the better the food. Ask one of our trip planners for recommendations on the finest dining options for Galapagos cruises.
Q. How much luggage can I take on the flight to Galapagos?
(Kg, pounds)? You can bring 20 kg, 44 pounds.
Q. What languages do the guides speak?
A. It depends on the category of the boat. On the bigger boats and the first-class and luxury boats expect the guide to speak English, French and German in addition to Spanish. On the other boats, most of the guides are bilingual Spanish/English.
Q. Is there any recommended time of the year to visit Galapagos?
A. Galapagos is good to visit all year round, but there is more sun and warmer water from December to May.
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