[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-footer-cache":3,"$pLFqbRPPgU":5},{"state":4},"done",{"page":6,"questions":12,"breadcrumbPages":37},{"question":7,"answer":8,"url":9,"originPage":10,"destination":11},"Do I need travel insurance for a Galapagos charter?","Travel insurance is not included in the charter price, but it is strongly recommended. The islands are remote, and a private trip is a big investment. It's wise to protect your plans once your dates are confirmed.","do-i-need-travel-insurance-for-a-galapagos-charter","Galapagos Yacht Charter Cost: How Much Does A Private Cruise Actually Cost?","Galapagos",[13,17,21,25,29,33],{"url":14,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":15,"answer":16},"can-a-charter-group-choose-which-islands-to-visit","Can a charter group choose which islands to visit?","Not completely. The Galápagos National Park Directorate assigns each boat its itinerary by resolution [4], so your island visits depend on your boat's approved route. With a charter, you can set the pace, meal times, and how long you stay at each stop. Your advisor will help match the boat's route to your group's interests.",{"url":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"can-you-charter-a-boat-without-a-crew-in-the-galapagos","Can you charter a boat without a crew in the Galapagos?","No, you cannot charter a boat without a crew in the Galápagos. All visits to the national park’s protected areas must be led by a naturalist guide authorized by the park [3]. Every charter includes a licensed captain, a professional crew, and at least one certified guide.",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"are-drinks-included-on-a-private-charter","Are drinks included on a private charter?","Private charters include soft drinks. Alcohol costs extra, but you can add an open bar with standard or premium brands, or request special drinks for a celebration.",{"url":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"how-many-people-can-share-one-charter","How many people can share one charter?","Most charter yachts and catamarans can hold up to 16 guests, and some can take as many as 20. For bigger groups, expedition ships can carry up to 98 guests and include 7 naturalist guides. These larger ships are great for big reunions or company trips.",{"url":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"is-a-charter-cheaper-than-booking-cabins","Is a charter cheaper than booking cabins?","It depends on how many people are in your group. To compare, divide the total charter price by the number of guests and see how that matches up with the per-person cabin price for the same boat and dates. The more people you have, the less each person pays.",{"url":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"does-everyone-need-a-transit-control-card","Does everyone need a Transit Control Card?","Yes, every tourist visiting the islands needs a Transit Control Card. The Galápagos Governing Council (CGREG) issues it for $20 per person for each trip [2]. Be sure to include this cost along with the park fee when planning your budget.",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]