Galapagos Journey day

Arrival from Quito or Guayaquil in Galapagos normally occurs at 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. local time. After airport check out and payment of entrance fees and taxes, passengers will be welcomed by crew and our guide and transferred to the yacht, once you embark you will recieve a safety briefing and a practice drill takes place. After boarding the guide will give a quick briefin and explanations prior to your first shore excursion.

After your shore excursions there are snacks and soft drinks to welcome you back on board. You will have some free time to relax, you may pick up a book at our small library, enjoy a cocktail on the sun deck or soak in the Jacuzzi. Dinner is served around 6h30-7h00 pm, you will enjoy a variety of local and international dishes with fresh salads and a choice of meat, poultry or fish. Vegetarian dishe are available.

After dinner Your guide will give you your first evening lecture and a full overview of your expedition cruise on board the Journey fleet, next days activities will be reviewed and you will get a chance to ask additional questions about the Galapagos wildife. Your fist night on board there is welcome cocktail and presentation of the crew.

Next days normally the boat starts to sail at about 2 a.m. in it’s way to the next island. Arriving at about 6 a.m. Breakfast is served at about 7 a.m. followed by a disembark (wet or dry) at the shores of the island where the excursion will last for about 2 – 3 hours followed by swimming or snorkelling time. Return to the boat is at about 1 p.m. followed by lunch. In the afternoon navigation towards the next point of visit with swimming and snorkelling activities also.

On your last day on board the chef will prepare a special farewell dinner. Birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated with special toast by the captain and a freshly baked cake by the cook.