Galapagos Island: What to Pack & Know

Published Tuesday, May 6th 2008 - Updated Tuesday, May 6th 2008
Categories
Galapagos Island, Celebrity Xpedition

  

Packing Check List :
  • Small backpack (waterproof)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sneakers with rubber soles
  • Shorts
  • Long pants
  • T-shirts
  • Long and Short sleeved shirts
  • Wind breaker
  • Bathing suit -wetsuit for snorkeling in cold months
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Hat or cap
  • Toilette kit  
  • Sun block
  • Sunglasses
  • Binoculars
  • Camera & camcorder
  • Any medicine you may be taking
  • Book/ Notebook
 
Important Information :
  • The Expedition Staff will provide you with snorkeling gear. Please note: they do not carry prescription masks.
  • Dry landing: guests step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
  • Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, guests step into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
 
Cruise attire
For travel in the Galapagos, clothing ranges from informal to very informal. Essentials include sneakers, shorts, long- and short-sleeve lightweight shirts, bathing suit, a wide-brimmed hat, long pants, and a wind breaker or light jacket for evenings. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and lots of film.

Shoes
Walking onshore is mostly over rocky lava terrain. Therefore tennis shoes, sneakers or walking shoes with rubber soles is highly recommended.

Climate
The Galapagos Islands are located on the equator. The tropical heat, however, is tempered by Pacific breezes.

There are two seasons in the islands: the rainy, hot season from December to June when humidity is high and average temperatures are in the 80s F (26°-30° C). There may be occasional showers, but the days are generally hot and sunny.

From June to November, you can expect cool winds, which occasionally brings with them a light misty-type drizzle called "garúa." Temperatures average in the 70s F (20°-24° C) during the day and lower at night.

Passports
Passengers must travel to the Galapagos with their passports.

Electric current
110/AC. Electric shavers and hair dryers can be accommodated.

Local time
GMT minus 6 hours in the Galapagos Islands. GMT minus 5 hours on mainland Ecuador.
 
 

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