[{"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},"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.","what-medical-facilities-are-there","Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions","Galapagos",[13,17,21,25,29,33],{"url":14,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":15,"answer":16},"what-are-land-visits-like","What are land visits like?","\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Ftours\">Land visits\u003C\u002Fa> are a recommended alternative if not taking a sailing cruise in the Galapagos; you spend the nights at a comfortable Hotel and every day you have day-trips whether on the same Island or take a yacht to a nearby Island where you will enjoy different activities like hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming always surrounded by amazing and untamed Wildlife and breathtaking scenarios, accompanied by a certified Bilingual professional Guide to make your experience on each site more enjoyable each day.",{"url":18,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":19,"answer":20},"how-much-should-we-tip-the-guide-and-crew","How much should we tip the guide and crew?","\u003Cp>There are no established tipping guidelines for all cruises, you should decide the amount to tip your guide and crew based on your level of satisfaction with the services provided on board and while on excursions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>On \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Fluxury-class-cruises\">Luxury\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ffirst-class-cruises\">First\u003C\u002Fa> class cruises it is recommended to tip $15-$20 p.p. for the guide per day and the same amount per day for the whole crew. On \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Ftourist-superior-class-cruises\">Midrange\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\u002Feconomy-class-cruises\">Economy\u003C\u002Fa> class cruises it is recommended to tip $10-$13 p.p. for the guide per day and the same amount per day for the whole crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"url":22,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":23,"answer":24},"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",{"url":26,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":27,"answer":28},"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":30,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":31,"answer":32},"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":34,"originPage":10,"destination":11,"question":35,"answer":36},"what-is-the-average-cost-of-a-galapagos-trip","What is the average cost of a Galapagos Trip?","\u003Cp>Traveling to the Galapagos is considered more expensive than taking trips on Mainland; the cost of a trip depends of many factors like taking a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgalapagoscruise.com.ec\u002Fgalapagos-cruises\u002F\">cruise\u003C\u002Fa> or a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgalapagoscruise.com.ec\u002Fgalapagos-tours\u002F\">land-based\u003C\u002Fa> program. A Cruise is more expensive but definitely a more complete experience in comparison with a land-based program.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Prices vary depending on cruise\u002Ftour category: Luxury, first, Midrange and Economy Class and the differences are mainly due to type of cabins (accommodations), level of service, social areas, amenities, cuisine and guide’s experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Also, take into consideration the additional expenses for your trip like: domestic flight tickets, Entrance Fees, personal expenses, tips, drinks, equipment rental, etc. Please \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgalapagoscruise.com.ec\u002Fcontact-us\u002F\">contact us\u003C\u002Fa> for guidance on how to choose the right type of trip to Galapagos based on your Budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[38,42],{"title":39,"url":40,"active":41},"FAQ","faq",false,{"title":7,"url":43,"active":44},"",true]