GALAPAGOS ISLANDS COVID-19 TRAVEL INFO
How to Stay Safe
Learn about the COVID-19 protocols that Golden Galapagos Cruises
has adapted since the crisis.
Onboard, the M/C Endemic, M/C Elite and the M/C Ocean Spray, our Operations Manager, Cruise Director, Captain, and the consultancy of an expert Epidemiologist who formerly worked with the World Health Organization worked together to write and implement our “Health and Safety Protocols”. Our main objective has shifted to prevent the risk of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic. Among the maritime community, land staff, commercial crew, and tourists it is crucial for us to follow local policies and set more strict company measures in order to prevent infection at all possible touchpoints.
SMALL YACHTS WITH A MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 16 PASSENGERS
Our proudly selected boats; the M/C Endemic, M/C Elite and the M/C Ocean Spray are luxury private catamarans with a maximum capacity of 16 guests onboard. Simply, smaller group size means smaller risk.
GROUP BOOKINGS
We encourage to book private charters with your traveling group or family in order to manage the concept of “social distancing” with ease since we offer them multiple private (suites) and social areas to relax in and have a good time.
OUR CREW’S SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND TRAINING
Our naturalist guides and crew members go through periodic COVID PCR tests in order to ensure the safety of everyone traveling around the Galapagos. They will also stay up to date on a daily basis with COVID-19 safety standards and do their best to keep everyone on board safe.
INDEPENDENT AIR CONDITIONING FOR EACH CABIN
The M/C Endemic and the M/C Elite have independent marine air conditioning systems for each suite and social area with independent controls, M/C Ocean Spray has independent controls as well, which means that each air conditioning unit cools down and dehumidifies each area through its own input and output (air sanitization) per compact unit. These exclusive marine systems mean that clean air is constantly circulated for our guests.
LARGE SUITES WITH A PRIVATE BALCONY AND WALL-TO-WALL, FLOOR-TO-CEILING PANORAMIC SLIDING DOORS
The M/C Endemic has suites measuring 32 mt2 on average while the M/C Elite has suites ranging from 35 mt2 to 37 mt2. We don’t only have large suites onboard, but each suite, in addition to being equipped with its own independent marine air conditioning system, has sweeping, panoramic windows with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that lead out to the balcony, giving our guests the option of having fresh air flowing softly through their room. M/C Ocean Spray staterooms has 25mt2 to 31mts, independent air conditioning system, balconies and panoramic windows.
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WHY GALAPAGOS IS A SAFE DESTINATION?
As a part of the territory of the Galapagos Islands, a World Heritage Site, access is limited and regulated by the policies of the Galapagos National Park and the UNESCO.
Galapagos is not a destination for large crowds, but rather an exclusive destination with specific visitor points and regulated itineraries to avoid an overload of visitors during hikes.
There is no question that it is an enormous advantage to be able to visit an amazing place where you and your companions will feel like the only ones there, while experiencing the unique wildlife that the islands have to offer. Now more than ever, our competitive advantage as a destination becomes a significant reason to visit, once we are able to travel again and make our dreams come true.
WE ARE READY TO WELCOME YOU!
Golden Galapagos Cruises implemented the WTTC Global Protocols to get the “Safe Travels” stamp certification. Through these protocols, we work together to rebuild trust and confidence in the traveler.
WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council) alongside its members, governments, health experts and other industry associations are working together to achieve effective recovery protocols by developing meaningful action plans that optimize sector-wide recovery efforts. Part of these protocols include providing the public & private sectors with the insights & toolkits for interaction & implementation to ensure that people are and feel safe. The protocols align the private sector behind common standards to ensure the safety of its workforce and travelers as the sector shifts to a new normal.