Galapagos Islands sailing
Sailing in Galapagos
Cruise
trips in the Galapagos vary greatly, from small-scale,
economic yacht charters to
luxury cruise ships. When
beginning your research, it's well advised to go with an established
outfitter, particularly ones that have been in the biz for a number of
years. Ship classification is far from set in stone,
though four levels of class are usually the standard:
Economic cruises
Tourist cruises
First class cruises
Luxury cruises The basic components of all
yacht charters are food, guide, and accommodations. For cuisine, the
more you spend, the better the show. A guide's skill level and
language ability increases as you move up the spectrum. Likewise,
accommodations get a boost as you ascend the economic ladder, but
remember, you'll spend most of your time either on the islands, in the
water, or on deck, so a cramped room may be a tolerable hardship for
the week or so you're at sea. You can contact outfitters with the
tour operators who will provide
you the information that you need.
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