The Voyage of the Beagle, by Charles Darwin

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The Galapagos Archipelago is located on the Equator and its climate is sub-tropical, allowing cruises to operate on a year round basis. Temperatures are determined almost entirely by the ocean currents that are influenced by the trade winds. Generally, December to May is warm and sunny; June to November is cool and breezy. Most birds nest year round, so you can see courtship, mating, chicks hatching and rearing almost any time of the year.

Temperatures are shown in Fahrenheit:

Temperatures	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Max. Air Temp.	84	86	88	86	82	78	76	74	76	77	78	80
Min. Air Temp.	70	74	74	72	72	68	66	64	62	64	66	68
Avg. Sea Temp.	74	76	76	76	74	74	72	66	68	70	72	74
Avg. Rainfall (in.)	1	1	2	1.5	0.75	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	0.5

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




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




The sucre is the monetary unit of Ecuador. However, the country has also adopted the U.S. Dollar as its currency.




There are worldwide connecting flights to Quito and Guayaquil, on the Ecuadorian mainland. Specially arranged flights (contracted by the cruise operators) from the Equadorian mainland serve the archipelago's two airports. The airports in Baltra San Cristobal are served by TAME Airlines. Passengers fly from the mainland on the morning of the departure date of the cruise.

The cruises sail from Baltra or San Cristobal. The airport to which you fly will depend upon which ship you are booked on.

The flights to and from the Galapagos are automatically confirmed when the cruise arrangements are confirmed. All passengers must arrive on the mainland at least one day prior to the departure date of the cruise.


As always, if you have any specific questions about traveling to the Galapagos Islands, you may contact us. We would be happy to answer your questions.