[{"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},"How can I avoid being seasick?","\u003Cp>Choosing the right cruise is critical if you are susceptible to seasickness; large vessels are the best choice as they’re very stable when sailing. If you do not like large vessels, then we recommend choosing a nice catamaran (twin-haul), which also offer smooth sailing for passengers’ comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You can also ask your doctor to prescribe you medicine to help you contrast the effect of the motion when sailing; it is also important to be properly hydrated during your cruise as this also helps prevent the effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","how-can-i-avoid-being-seasick","Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions","Galapagos",[13,17,21,25,29,33],{"url":14,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":15,"answer":16},"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",{"url":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"how-to-get-there","How to get there?","\u003Cp>First, you must get to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fgetting-there\">Ecuador Mainland\u003C\u002Fa>. Make sure you arrive to Quito or Guayaquil at least one day before your departure to the Galapagos; there are no direct connections with international flights and flights to Galapagos Islands depart from mainland Ecuador early in the morning from Quito and\u002For Guayaquil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Visitors arrive by plane from Mainland (flight takes about 2 ½ hours) with three main Airlines: AVIANCA, LAN and TAME and arrive to Galapagos to one of its two Airports: One in Baltra Island and one in San Cristobal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"what-restrictions-are-there-for-children","What restrictions are there for children?","\u003Cp>Some cruises do not allow small children on board, mainly for safety reasons as small yachts\u002Fcatamarans have many open spaces and steep stairs that are not suitable for children to run around. Other cruises, especially the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Fexpedition-ships\">large vessels\u003C\u002Fa> do accept small children on board and even have qualified guides and staff on board to make a magical experience for small children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Most yachts\u002Fcatamarans accept children over 8 years-old on board and offer special rates to children up to 11 years-old for cruises and flights as per availability and feasibility to accommodate a Family on board; with all cruises, it is required as pre-requisite to have parents sign a release form if travelling with children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"url":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"how-can-i-pay-for-souvenirs","How can I pay for souvenirs?","On some luxury class cruises you can buy wonderful souvenirs and pay with your preferred Credit Card as major ones are accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, among others; also you can pay for souvenirs at local shops in Puerto Ayora or San Cristobal with your Credit Card, but some of them will only accept cash payments. On board other category of cruises, payments must be done in cash (U.S. Dollars) for souvenirs and consumption.",{"url":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"what-is-the-smoking-policy-on-board-the-boats","What is the smoking policy on board the boats?","Cruises have strict policy on smoking on board: is prohibited in almost all social areas, dining rooms and cabins in cruises, but most of them do allow to smoke on designated areas in the sundeck prior request from passengers to the guide or cruise director. Smoking is strictly prohibited on inhabited islands and visitor sites during a cruise.",{"url":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"how-to-pay-the-galapagos-park-tax","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.",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]