Climate
The Galapagos Islands are located at the Equator and have two principal seasons. The first season, from January to June is characterized by clear skies and occasional showers. The second season, from June to December is characterized by a light rain/mist, which is referred to as "garúa".

Average Air Temperature
January to June 26 - 30 °C
June to December 20 - 24 °C

Average Water Temperature
January to June 20 - 26 °C
June to December 18 - 23 °C
 
 
What is included?

Included:
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner.
- Purified water, juice, coffee, tee.
- Accommodation on the yacht in double cabins.

Not included:
- Flights from and to the mainland to the Galapagos Islands.
- National Park entrance fee (100$).
- Transit Control Card (10$).
- Wetsuits and snorkeling gear.
- Alcoholic beverages and sodas.
- Optional tips.
 
 
What is the itinerary?
At our itinerary page you can find our itinerary, and detailed descriptions of each place the cruise visits.
 
 
Daphnes specifications
Built in 1997 in Puerto ayora.
- Length 70 ft
- Beam 20 ft
- 10 knots Cruising Speed

Engines
- Two 250 HP Caterpillar engines
- Two electrical generators: Onan 65 HP, Perkins 45 HP

Water capacity
- 3.200 Gallons
- Desalinization Plant
 
 
Navigation Equipment
- GPS Satellite Navigation
- Radar Foruno 36 miles
- Foruno Depth Sounder
- Radio Marine HF, VHF, SSB rescue equipment, Channel 70
- 3 motor dinghy's with total capacity of 24 passengers
 
 
Security Equipment
- 16 person's capacity inflatable rafts
- Beacon radio
- Fire system
- Life jackets
- First Aid and DAN oxygen equipment
- Fire alarm sensors and fire extinguishing system
 
 
CREW
Aboard our yacht you will experience excellent service, provided by our friendly and experienced crew. Our naturalist guide speaks fluent english. Other than him or her, the crew consists of one chef and his assistant, two sailors, a bartender, and a mechanic.
 
 
Can I recharge my camera?
Yes! All cabins have 110 volt, and in the living room we also have 220 volt.
 

DAPHNE CRUISES
Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador
E-mail: info@daphnecruises.com
Phone: (593) 5- 252 6344