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
 
 
Food and Beverages
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner are included in the price of the tour. Wine, beer, and alcoholic beverages are not included.
 
 
What is the itinerary?
Daphne cruises offer two types of cruises, diving and ecologic. On the itinerary page you can find descriptions of the different places that are on the usual itinerary.
 
 
Daphne's 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 25 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
 
 
Dive Equipment:
- Bauer Capitano electric air compressor
- Thirty 80 ft3 aluminium tanks
- Weights and belts
 
 
CREW
aboard daphne you will experience excellent service provided by our skilled dive master/naturalist guide and friendly bilingual crew. The crew consists of 2 chefs, 2 sailors, a barman, and a mecanic. On diving cruises there will be 2 dive masters.
 
 
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