Galapagos Island Cruises 2023

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Galapagos vacation cruise really should be high on most parent’s destination bucket list. For a lot of, the Galapagos Islands holds some interest to those seeking out one of the few surviving fantastic wildlife encounters on earth. With its raw, magnificence and incredible fauna, the remote Galapagos Islands should be visited by boat, and more especially, a luxury catamaran providing the best amount of accommodation on board. Traveling in a Galapagos little ship cruise means that you will gain access to a number of the best visitor sites, several of which are usually closed to bigger cruise lines.

When is the perfect time to travel the Galapagos?

There are two periods: December to May is warm and wet and June to December is dry and cool. Yearly precipitation in the lower regions is 2-4in (60-100mm) and the temperatures varies around 69°-84°F/21°-29°C.

The islands’ climate is influenced by sea flow. The sudden weather transformation a result of El Niño is usually devastating: as much as 55% of sea lions and marine iguanas could die in the course of this time.

The convergence of 3 main oceanic flow produces an amazing mixture of ocean life to this islands. Despite being located in the equator, the Galapagos micro-climate is remarkably dry. During the cold period, the Humboldt Current brings relatively cold water, that creates thermal inversions which impede rain fall.

At this time, a fine mist named “garua” is formed as cold, humid air just above the sea water meets a higher level of air that is heated up by the sun.

‘El Niño’ is a phenomenon that occurs around every 5-7 years. The south trade winds slow its speed and cause the ocean temperatures to rise greatly and cause thunder storms and precipitation.

The Galapagos is a year-round destination, and nature-loving guests should expect to be astonished by the plant life and animals every calendar month. Still, you will find 2 primary “seasons,” both of which has its draws and downsides.

High season, when tourists often push occupancy levels to the max, is considered mid-June until early September and December until January. From June through November, the Humboldt Current provides colder, water and (slightly) colder temperatures. Average highs are usually around 80 degrees. Wind and water are usually slightly harder. Skies will often be overcast, but rain is unusual. The changes in water quality attracts fish and sea birds, making this an amazing period to snorkel. Given the cooler water temperature ranges using a wet suit is a wise idea for snorkelers aiming to keep in the ocean for a longer time. This is also the mating period for the blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses.

December through May, the atmosphere and water conditions are generally much more enjoyable, in the high 80’s, and seas are more calm. Light rain falls for a while once a day, but the spritz is balanced with potent sunlight. Sun-fans might be tested in February, when equatorial heating scorches the lava. Land vegetation explodes, with flowers everywhere. A number of species of birds mate during this time period, and sea turtle nesting also occurs.

El Nino, a climate phenomenon, can upend weather-related forecasts, delivering a tropical feel to the atmosphere at surprising periods.

How to Get to the Galapagos Islands

Planning your trip to the Galapagos Islands? Not certain how to get to the archipelago? It’s simple. Your first destination is mainland Ecuador. Whether you are traveling from the USA, Europe or any place else, you should book an international flight to Guayaquil or Ecuador’s capital, Quito. The Galapagos Islands is a world-famous travel destination renowned for being an isolated and pristine archipelago. Their isolation is just one of those qualities that make them so unique. You may be wondering how one arrives to the islands. Charles Darwin went to the Galapagos Islands on the Beagle, but modern-day explorers arrive by jet. The sole daily flights to the Galapagos Islands depart in the cities of Quito and Guayaquil on mainland Ecuador. International travelers should ensure to land in the city in order to start their Galapagos experience. From the Quito and Guayaquil, there are daily flights connecting Ecuador with cities around the Americas and in Europe. Direct flights in the US cities of Miami, Houston, Atlanta, and New York arrive every day. From Europe you will find direct flights coming from both London and Madrid. Once on mainland Ecuador, travelers continue to one of 2 airports in the Galapagos Islands. The second airport is on San Cristobal Island. Flights from Quito and Guayaquil fly there daily bringing passengers to the enchanting islands. From the airports at the Galapagos, passengers transfer for their cruises or resorts in the port cities of their islands. When booking a cruise in the Galapagos, then it is highly recommended to reserve your flights along with the cruise. This ensures an on-time arrival and avoids the risk of missing the cruise departure. Our specialist trip advisors are able to help you organize all the details of your trip to the Galapagos Islands. Get in touch with them now to reserve your flights and cruise from Quito or Guayaquil. The trip from Quito the Galapagos is about 2.5 hours, and it takes a little less time from Guayaquil. Once you get to the mainland, you are only a few hours away from viewing the blue-footed boobies and tortoises and swimming with sea lions. Come into the Galapagos, and discover a world unlike any other!

Early human activity on the islands was extremely damaging for its wildlife as pirates and buccaneers took giant tortoises aboard for food. 24% of plant species and 50 percent of vertebrate species are still considered as endangered due to human action in earlier instances. Clandestine fishing of black coral, lobster, shark fin, sea cucumber and sea horse is extremely destructive to the marine life. Population growth brought on by tourism is placing a strain on the unique and delicate environment.

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