Cruise the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Luxury Vacations

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Galapagos Travel FAQ

Jan 84 70 74 1 Feb 86 74 76 1 March 88 74 76 2 April 86 72 76 1.5 May 82 72 74 0.75 June 78 68 74 0.25 July 76 66 72 0.5 Aug 74 64 66 0.25 Sept 76 62 68 0.5 Oct 77 64 70 0.25 Nov 78 66 72 0.5 Dec 80 68 74 0.5

What to Pack

Due to the weight restrictions on the flights (30 pounds per passenger) a minimum of causal clothing is recommended. Dress in layers and bring a light backpack to carry extra belongings. Avoid over packing; excess luggage may be left at the hotel in Quito or Guayaquil in storage.

Suggested items to pack:

Light pants or shorts
T-shirts (cotton)
Light jacket or sweater
Walking or hiking shoes
Small backpack
Camera with lots of extra film
Bathing suits (2) and a towel
Sunscreen
Snorkeling equipment
Hat, visor or scarf
Underwater camera (suggested)
Sunglasses
Sea sickness medication
Wet suit (July-November)

Recommended

Wildlife of the Galapagos (Princeton Illustrated Checklists) by Julian Fitter, et al
Galapagos Wildlife: A Visitor's GUide by David Horwell, Pete Oxford
An Identification Guide to the Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galpagos Islands by Andy Swash, Rob Still
The Voyage of the Beagle: Charles Darwin's Journal of Researches (Penguin Classics) by Charles Darwin, et al
Flowering Plants of the Galapagos by Conley K. McMullen
Galapagos Travel Galapagos Islands (Non-Series Guidebooks) by Barry Boyce

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Climate

Because the Galapagos Islands are located on the Equator the climate is sub-tropical year round making for a climate with little variability. The warmer months include December to May while June to November is cool and breezy. Nesting occurs frequently, so courtship, mating, chicks hatching and rearing can be observed almost any time of the year.

Temperatures are shown in Fahrenheit:

Months	Max. Air Temp	Min. Air Temp	Avg. Sea Temp	Avg. Rainfall (in.)
Jan	84	70	74	1
Feb	86	74	76	1
March	88	74	76	2
April	86	72	76	1.5
May	82	72	74	0.75
June	78	68	74	0.25
July	76	66	72	0.5
Aug	74	64	66	0.25
Sept	76	62	68	0.5
Oct	77	64	70	0.25
Nov	78	66	72	0.5
Dec	80	68	74	0.5

Language

English and Spanish are spoken aboard the vessels by guides and officers.

Time Zone

GMT-6 in the islands and GMT-5 on the mainland. Ecuador does not observe Daylight Savings Time.

Currency

The U.S.dollar is the monetary unit of Ecuador.

Getting There

All passengers must arrive on the mainland at least one day prior to the departure date of the cruise. The flights to and from the Galapagos are automatically confirmed while arrangements with the cruises are being processed. There are worldwide connecting flights to Quito and Guayaquil, on the Ecuadorian mainland. Cruise operators can arrange specialty arranged flights from the Ecuadorian mainland that serve the archipelago's two airports. The airports in Baltra and San Cristobal are served by TAME Airlines. Passengers fly from the mainland on the morning of the departure date of the cruise. The cruises on the M/V Galapagos Explorer II sails from San Cristobal.

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