[{"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},"Is Tourist Superior an official Galápagos cruise class?","No. Tourist Superior is a seller label for the tier between Economy and First Class. It isn't one of the four categories in Ecuador's regulations for tourist boats in the islands [1]. When comparing boats across booking sites, ask which category each boat is listed under in its tourism registration.","is-tourist-superior-an-official-galapagos-cruise-class","Categories Explained  ","Galapagos",[13,17,21,25,29,33],{"url":14,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":15,"answer":16},"are-wetsuits-and-snorkel-gear-included-in-every-class","Are wetsuits and snorkel gear included in every class?","No, it depends on the boat. Wetsuits are included on Galaxy, Elite, Infinity, and Hermes, while most other boats sampled charge for rentals. Snorkeling gear costs extra on Darwin and Fragata but is included on Eden, Galaxy, Anahi, Coral I, and Coral II \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">[14]\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"url":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"what-is-the-difference-between-a-first-class-ship-and-a-luxury-ship-in-the-galapagos","What is the difference between a First-class ship and a Luxury ship in the Galapagos?","Based on the sampled boat pages, Luxury boats offer features such as suites, private balconies on most boats, and more crew per guest. For example, Endemic carries 10 crew members for 16 guests, compared with 8 crew members on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Tip Top II [14]\u003C\u002Fa>. However, Voyagers states that both classes follow the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Ffaq\u002Fwhats-the-difference-between-first-class-and-luxury-galapagos-cruises\">same itineraries [12]\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"which-galapagos-cruise-class-is-best-for-families","Which Galápagos cruise class is best for families?","It depends more on the boat than its class. Voyagers recommends larger vessels for families because they offer more shared space and connecting cabins \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">[6]\u003C\u002Fa>. Smaller First Class yachts and catamarans can also work well for families who prefer a smaller group, where guides may have more opportunities to give children individual attention \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Ffaq\u002Fis-first-class-suitable-for-families\">[13]\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"url":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"which-galapagos-cruise-class-is-best-if-i-get-seasick","Which Galápagos cruise class is best if I get seasick?","The boat's design matters more than its class. Voyagers notes that larger expedition ships tend to be steadier, while catamarans have two hulls that can reduce movement in open water \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">[6]\u003C\u002Fa>. Some higher-end vessels also have stabilizers to help limit rolling \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Fluxury-class-cruises\">[8]\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"url":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"do-economy-class-galapagos-boats-have-private-bathrooms","Do Economy Class Galapagos boats have private bathrooms?","Yes. The Economy boats listed by Voyagers—Darwin, Golondrina, and Floreana—all have cabins with private bathrooms, hot water, and air conditioning \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">[14]\u003C\u002Fa>. The main differences at this level are the beds, which are usually bunks, and the more intimate shared spaces described on the class page\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Feconomy-class-cruises\"> [10]\u003C\u002Fa>.",{"url":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"what-level-is-the-naturalist-guide-on-a-first-class-galapagos-cruise","What level is the naturalist guide on a First Class Galapagos cruise?","Voyagers lists Level II or III guides on First Class and Luxury boats \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Ffaq\u002Fwhat-level-of-naturalist-guide-will-be-aboard-the-boat-and-do-they-speak-english\">[11]\u003C\u002Fa>. Under the 2016 guide regulations, the former Level II corresponds to Tourism Heritage Guide I, while the former Level III corresponds to Tourism Heritage Guide II. Grade II requires B2 English proficiency and B1 proficiency in a second language.",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]