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The daily routine |
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A wake-up
call comes around 7:00 am in the morning. Breakfast is served
at 7:30 am and departure for the mornings activities is usually
around 8:30 am. Normally you are on land for 2 to 3 hours and
return to the ship to freshen up. At 12:30 pm, lunch is served.
In most cases, the ship sails to a new destination for the afternoon.
At around 3:30 pm, you depart the ship again to experience a new
afternoon adventure returning to the ship at around 5:30 to 6:00
pm. After cleaning up, the naturalists explain the landings
and adventures for the next day. Dinner is served at 7:30 pm.
Evenings are pretty quiet on board. The activity in the main lounge
really depends on the passengers on board. The days are tiring
so often people retire quite early. |
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The Naturalists |
| On the
Legend there were enough naturalists onboard to split the guests into smaller
groups. Naturalists are certified experts and the Legend hires top
quality guides. All are very informative and accompanied their group
during the time on land. |
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Additional charges |
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All food was
included along with tea and coffee. There is a charge for soft
drinks $1.50, beer $3.50 and wine and mixed drinks of $5.
Snorkel equipment rental is $10 for the cruise and wet suit rental
is $10 for the cruise. All the land excursions are of course
included in the price of the cruise. |
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Frequently asked
questions about life on board |
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Q: What does my cruise rate not include? |
| A: What is not included in the
cruise rate:- Galapagos Airfare - Galapagos National Park Tax -
Alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages (other than tea and coffee) - Tips and personal expenses. |
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Q: What type of clothing should I wear on board? |
| A: Comfortable, casual
clothing is recommended aboard the ship. The ships prefer that Jeans,
shorts, T-shirts, or tennis shoes are not worn for dinner.
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Q: How can I pay my expenses on board? |
| A: The ships accept all the main
credit cards: Diners Club, Visa, Mastercard & American Express. |
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Q: Do I need a passport or visa to go to Galapagos? |
| A: A passport is required for
all US citizens. No visa is required. Other nationalities need to
check with their consulates. |
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Q: What can I pack for the excursions? |
| A: For shore excursions comfortable
clothing is a must, preferably shorts, bathing suits, head covering,
sun screen, walking shoes, tennis shoes, windbreaker type jacket,
binoculars, camera and plenty of film. Although insect repellant is
advisable insects are not a major problem. |
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Q: What is the smoking policy on board the ship? |
| A: It is forbidden to smoke
inside the vessel. Smoking is allowed ONLY on the
sun decks. |
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Q: What is the dress code for dinner? |
| A: Casual attire is required
during dinner (Shorts, sandals or swimsuits are not allowed in the
dinning room). |
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Q: Are there any language restrictions? |
| A: The ships can guarantee English,
Spanish, French, German and Italian in our cruises. Any other
language must be requested. |
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Q: Are there any luggage Restrictions? |
| A: Luggage is restricted to 20 kg,
excess luggage will be paid at the airport. |
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Q: What is the electric current on board? |
| A: The Galapagos Legend has 110/220
Outlets. |
