Climate
Subtropical climate regulated by two marine currents: Cold Humboldt Current and Warm El Niño Current.

December to May Warm and wet season  21° - 27° C
June to November Cold and dry season    16° - 20° C

Water Temperature
December to May  20° - 26° C
June to November 18° - 23° C

Local Time
GMT - 6 on the Galapagos Island
GMT - 5 on the Mainland

Entry Requirements
No visas are required for citizens of most countries or tourist traveling anywhere within Ecuador; however valid passports must accompany cruise passengers to the Galapagos.


Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
The Galapagos National Park has an entrance fee of $ 100 USD. This tax is paid in cash once you will arrive at Baltra or San Critobal Airport.

Galapagos Control Visitor Card In order to have better control of visitors and migration to the islands, INGALA, the Ecuadorian institution that controls migration to the islands, announced during the Dec 14 2006 session, the introduction of a new visitor control card in Galapagos.

When purchasing or fill the registration for the CONTROL VISITOR CARD ($ 10 USD), visitors must submit their full name (as it appears in the passport), passport number, nationality and date of birth. The Transit Control Card (a.k.a. TCT) is a necessary measure to prevent illegal migration to the Galapagos Islands, which has been determined as one of the main problems that the islands are currently facing.

Luggage
For Galapagos trip is allowed a maximum 20 kg of luggage per person. Overweight Charge is approximately $ 1.00 USD per kg. 
 
Tipping
Guides and crew are tipped at the end of the cruise, if the passenger feels this is appropriate. Some cruises have their tip's politics

What to Bring
- Long and short - sleeved light shirts
- A good pair of sneakers
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Long pants
- Short pants
- Wind-breaker or light jacket for evening
- Sunscreen lotion and extra film