[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-footer-cache":3,"$3eufsPfvtx":5},{"state":4},"done",{"page":6,"questions":12,"breadcrumbPages":37},{"question":7,"answer":8,"url":9,"originPage":10,"destination":11},"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.","does-everyone-need-a-transit-control-card","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},"where-do-galapagos-charters-start","Where do Galapagos charters start?","Charters begin and end in either Baltra or San Cristobal, the two islands with airports. You will fly in from Quito or Guayaquil, and your crew and guide will meet you when you arrive.",{"url":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"is-the-galapagos-park-fee-included-in-a-charter-price","Is the Galapagos Park fee included in a charter price?","No, the Galápagos yacht charter price includes the boat, crew, meals, and guiding. Each guest pays the Galápagos National Park entrance fee separately when they arrive: $200 for adults, $100 for children under 12, and free for children under 2 [1].",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"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":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"is-a-galapagos-yacht-charter-worth-it","Is a Galapagos yacht charter worth it?","It depends on your group size. The more people you have, the lower the cost per person. A charter lets you choose your cabins, set the pace, and decide on meals. Couples and small families usually find better value by booking cabins on a scheduled cruise.",{"url":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"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":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"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.",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]