[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-footer-cache":3,"$FZN-_Js1TB":5},{"state":4},"done",{"page":6,"questions":12,"breadcrumbPages":37},{"question":7,"answer":8,"url":9,"originPage":10,"destination":11},"Boat or hotel?","\u003Cp> Taking a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Galapagos cruise\u003C\u002Fa> is considered the best way to explorer the Galapagos as it gives you the opportunity to reach the remotest islands as you sail at night from site to site, which means more time to enjoy the location and day’s activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>However, if you are susceptible to sea sickness the feasible alternative is taking a nice \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Ftours\">land-based tour\u003C\u002Fa> with hotel accommodation on the populated Islands of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fsanta-cruz\">Santa Cruz\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fsan-cristobal\">San Cristobal\u003C\u002Fa> and\u002For \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fisabela\">Isabela\u003C\u002Fa>; from here you can enjoy interesting day-tours to the nearby sites or Islands; you will also have the possibility to enjoy snorkeling and other activities while taking day-tours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","boat-or-hotel","Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions","Galapagos",[13,17,21,25,29,33],{"url":14,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":15,"answer":16},"how-much-should-we-tip-the-guide-and-crew","How much should we tip the guide and crew?","\u003Cp>There are no established tipping guidelines for all cruises, you should decide the amount to tip your guide and crew based on your level of satisfaction with the services provided on board and while on excursions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>On \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Fluxury-class-cruises\">Luxury\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ffirst-class-cruises\">First\u003C\u002Fa> class cruises it is recommended to tip $15-$20 p.p. for the guide per day and the same amount per day for the whole crew. On \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ftourist-superior-class-cruises\">Midrange\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Feconomy-class-cruises\">Economy\u003C\u002Fa> class cruises it is recommended to tip $10-$13 p.p. for the guide per day and the same amount per day for the whole crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"url":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"where-are-the-galapagos-islands","Where are the Galapagos islands?","The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean about 1000 kilometers (563 miles) from Ecuador, South America. The 19 Islands are distributed on both sides of the Equator surrounding the Western Hemisphere to the west of Continental Ecuador.",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"will-there-be-time-for-snorkeling","Will there be time for snorkeling?","\u003Cp>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 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fisland-activities\">activities \u003C\u002Fa>to complement your experience in the Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>On \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Fluxury-class-cruises\">Luxury\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ffirst-class-cruises\">First\u003C\u002Fa> class cruises snorkeling equipment (snorkel, mask & fins) are included and on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ftourist-superior-class-cruises\">Midrange\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Feconomy-class-cruises\">Economy\u003C\u002Fa> 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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"url":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"are-all-your-prices-in-us-dollars","Are all your prices in US dollars?","In Ecuador Mainland and the Galapagos Archipelago, U.S. Dollar has been established and used as main and only currency since the year 2000. When making payments for your trip, you may do so in your local currency at up-to-date conversion.",{"url":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"what-is-included-in-the-rates-for-the-boats","What is included in the rates for the boats?","\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Fluxury-class-cruises\">Luxury\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ffirst-class-cruises\">First\u003C\u002Fa> 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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ftourist-superior-class-cruises\">Midrange\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Feconomy-class-cruises\">Economy\u003C\u002Fa> class cruises have snorkeling equipment and Wet suits available for rent on board (in cash).\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"url":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"when-is-the-best-time-to-travel-to-galapagos","When is the best time to travel to Galapagos?","\u003Cp>You can visit the Galapagos any time of the year as there is always something wonderful happening in the Islands, especially with wildlife’s behavior and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\">natural events\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>From mid-June to early-December you have a mixture of warm and rain (afternoon showers), and Ocean waters are warmer and calmer due to the “El Niño” current. From mid-December to early-June is the cool\u002Fdry season on land and Ocean, especially because of the passing of the “Humboldt” current through the Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]