[{"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},"What length of cruise is best?","Depending on the time you have available for your Galapagos once in a life time adventure, and considering your budget, we recommend taking at least a 6 or 8-days cruise; of course, taking a longer cruise (12-15 days) will definitely give you a complete and very active adventure in the Galapagos paradise.","what-length-of-cruise-is-best","Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions","Galapagos",[13,17,21,25,29,33],{"url":14,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":15,"answer":16},"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":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"what-medical-facilities-are-there","What medical facilities are there?","Large luxury vessels have a Medic on board for passengers’ aid while on board. Small yachts\u002Fcatamarans cannot offer this service due to the space on board. Note that your guide is properly trained to face emergencies and have first-aid training to assist passengers while cruising. Also all boats are equipped with satellite phones and have contact with Island authorities and emergency services, should they be required during a cruise. All cruises take passenger’s safety and well-being very seriously.",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"what-if-i-need-to-cancel","What if I need to cancel?","If by any case, force major or personal calamity you are unable to travel, each cruise or tour has specific cancellation policies that vary depending on the time that the cancelation takes place before your traveling dates. We strongly recommend our valued Customers to purchase a complete insurance package that includes cancelation coverage in case you need to cancel your trip; this way, if we need to pay cancelation fees to your cruise, you will be covered by your trusted Insurance Carrier and we will provide the necessary documentation for your claim.",{"url":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"are-any-immunizations-required","Are any immunizations required?","Visitors entering Ecuador and the Galapagos are not required to present any proof of vaccination, but you will need to present your Travel Insurance document when entering the Galapagos. However, if your doctor recommend taking a vaccination, you can follow the advice at your own discretion.",{"url":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"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":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"what-kind-of-weather-can-we-find-in-the-galapagos-islands","What kind of weather can we find in the Galapagos Islands?","\u003Cp>Although the Galapagos Islands are located in the Equator, but it has moderate, drier climate rather than typical tropical weather. This because of three confluent Ocean currents that determine the two yearly seasons in the Archipelago: cool\u002Fdry season from mid-June to early-December and the wet season from mid-December to early-June.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Average temperature range: 69°-84°F \u002F 21°-30°C. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgalapagoscruise.com.ec\u002Fgalapagos-islands-climate\u002F\">Weather in Galapagos\u003C\u002Fa> has variations on each season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]