Galapagos is a place that can be visited at any time. There are two season, and the warmest is between December and May. It is the time of year when the sky is always clear, and the sun shines strongly. If you love to dive in amazing places, the best time to visit Galapagos is from June to November. During this season the weather is a little cooler, but it gives you the chance to enjoy the best from Galapagos' famous marine reserve.

Since the islands are situated very near the Equator, we recommend that you bring lightweight clothing and of course, don't forget your swimsuits, sun lotion, and good footwear.

It depends from where you depart. Flights to the Galapagos leave from Quito and Guayaquil. It takes about half an hour to get from Quito to Guayaquil and roughly one and a half hours from Guayaquil to the islands.

For the Galapagos Islands there are no required or recommended immunizations. If you, however, intend to spend more time in Ecuador, especially in the jungle, immunization is highly recommended. As this changes from time to time please check with your local health office (or the Institute for Tropical Diseases) a few weeks in advance of your trip.

Most of our cruises will assign double cabins to all passengers unless you want to pay the single supplement if traveling alone. Triple cabins can also be arranged on request, depending on availability and the vessel you choose

The Galapagos Islands are 6 hours behind GMT (equivalent to USA Central Standard Time)

The equatorial line does pass through the Galapagos, just north of Isla Santiago. Please refer to our Itinerary page to see which itinerary passes through the equatorial line.

The Galapagos Islands waters have the Humboldt Current's influence that brings cold waters especially during the mist rainy season (cool weather) from July to December. The warm season is during the months of January to June. The southeast trade winds become weaker and the water from the Panama Basin remains warm. During this season there is more of a tropical climate with some occasional rains. "El Niño" current may cause a much greater flow of warm waters, making the surface warmer and rainfall increase.

Average water temperatures in Galapagos:
January - June: 70°F - 80°F (20°C - 26°C)
July - December: 65°F - 75°F (18°C- 23°C)

Snorkeling equipment is available on-board  and is an activity on all of our Galapagos Cruises. All water sports convey a certain risk. Passengers participating in these activities do so under their own responsibility.

Passengers with special dietary needs are asked to request the latest menu offered  and in such cases that stated menu does not meet their needs to clearly convey their specific dietary needs. It is the responsibility of passengers with specific dietary needs to addressed additional requirements at least 30 days prior to the start of the cruise. Those general and specific needs not clearly conveyed cannot be met. Every reasonable effort will be made to cater to such requests within reason, subject to availability of products in Ecuador  retains the right to refuse to cater such special needs.

Route D is a 4-day, 3-night cruise from Tuesday to Friday. It starts with a dinghy ride in Black Turtle Cove on Santa Cruz, spends day 2 on Genovesa (El Barranco and Darwin Bay), day 3 at Sullivan Bay on Santiago and on Rabida, and ends on day 4 at the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz before the transfer to Baltra Airport.

Route D starts and ends at Baltra Island Airport, with the transfer to the yacht on arrival and back to the airport after the last morning visit. Mainland to Galapagos flights are not included, but one hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil the day before and one airport transfer are included, with restrictions.

The Infinity has two large Suites and eight Staterooms, some of them interconnecting, all with panoramic windows and private balconies. Fares start from USD 3,945 per person sharing, and the exact fare for each departure is shown on this page.

Yes, the Infinity was designed with families and small groups in mind. Some cabins interconnect, and there are spacious social areas including al fresco dining, a barbecue area and a living room. Child fares apply by age at departure in two bands: from 0 to under 5, and from 5 to under 12.

Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island is a vast lava field reached by a wet landing on a coral beach. You walk over two distinct lava types, pahoehoe and a'a, and look for plants that have emerged since the last eruption about 100 years ago. Walking, snorkeling and swimming are possible here.

Included are all meals, all island transfers, all excursions with a bilingual national park guide, airport assistance, one hotel night before the cruise and one airport transfer (restrictions apply). Not included are mainland to Galapagos flights, the USD 100 national park fee, the USD 20 Transit Control Card, bar drinks, insurance, tips and personal expenses.

A 20% deposit secures your cabin, and the balance is due 65 days before departure. We confirm both amounts in writing as soon as your booking is made.

There are 38 Tuesday departures on sale, from 20 October 2026 to 14 December 2027. The departure list on this page shows availability and the exact fare for each date.

Email travel@palacetours.com, call 786-408-0610, or message us on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/17864080610, answered by a travel specialist or our AI assistant. The departure list on this page is bookable directly, with the exact fare shown for each date.