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It's meant to be possible to get to the Galapagos Islands by plane and by boat. If I return to Ecuador next year, which ports have tours / boats going out to the islands? And would you need to book in advance, or is it likely to be able to pick something up last minute in the port itself? I could afford to hang around a few days if necessary - won't have a tight time schedule. |
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It seems the boats are leaving from Guayaquil and take 3 to 4 days. A page of the Galapagos Voyagers web site, gives some information about this. These are cargo boats that supply the islands with food and other goods required for all the tourists. One of the two companies that run these boats was the owner of the oil tanker that caused the 2001 Galápagos Islands oil spill. They only list phone numbers for the two companies, no web sites. Considering the boats are basic cargo ships and not much cheaper than a plane, I doubt many tourists are using them, still it would be a good idea to call ahead and find out about schedule and prices. |
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