FAQs about Galapagos: Are any immunizations required?

Visitors entering Ecuador and the Galapagos are not required to present any proof of vaccination, but you will need to present your Travel Insurance document when entering the Galapagos. However, if your doctor recommend taking a vaccination, you can follow the advice at your own discretion.

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What is included in the rates for the boats?

In general, cruises include: accommodation in cabin with private facilities, guided excursions with professional Licensed bilingual guide, transfers within Galapagos (on cruise dates), Airport assistance, all meals on board while cruising, drinking water, tea, coffee.

Luxury and First class cruises also include usage of snorkeling equipment and most of them have sea-kayaks on board for guests. Some Luxury class cruises also include Wet suits and others and First class cruises have them available for rent on board.

Midrange and Economy class cruises have snorkeling equipment and Wet suits available for rent on board (in cash).

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How do we receive our vouchers and tickets for the Galapagos?

We send your final trip voucher with reconfirmed services 1 month before the tour dates. Our voucher also contents flight information for the confirmed route of your trip: Airlines issue e-tickets and you do not require to present printed e-tickets as at Airline’s Counter you just need to present your original Passport for check-in.

Upon payment of your tour at time of booking, we will send you a tour non-VAT invoice for your records as proof of purchase and confirmation.

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What is the dress code for dinner?
Cruises manage a casual dress-code on board, including at the dinning-room: ladies can wear a summer dress, sandals (not heels) and gentleman can wear short-sleeve shirt or button-down, short/pants and shoes.
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Will there be time for snorkeling?

During your cruise, you will have magnificent opportunities to enjoy snorkeling in the most fantastic underwater scenarios within the Galapagos National Park and Marine Reserve as well as other wonderful activities to complement your experience in the Archipelago.

On Luxury and First class cruises snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask & fins) are included and on Midrange and Economy class cruises they are available for rent. Some Luxury class cruises also include Wet suits while on First, Midrange and Economy class, Wert suits are available for rent.

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How to pay the Galapagos Park tax?
Upon arrival to Baltra or San Cristobal Islands as per your tour’s itinerary, you will be prompted to pay US$200 per person in Cash at the established booth to get your visitor pass to the Galapagos National Park.
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What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept payments for tours via bank transfer to our U.S. based Bank in Miami or via Paypal with your own account or your preferred Credit Card; corresponding fees will be applied.
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