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Responsible tourism in Ecuador & galapagos
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Galapagos Islands cruise expectations explained
The level of one’s appreciation (or lack thereof) regarding your Galapagos Islands cruise experienced can be strongly based directly upon the level of expectations you had going into the cruise.
Tourists can have higher, lower or realistic expectations. Obviously you want to have a very realistic expectation (including all the advantages, disadvantages, up and downs [...]
16 Canadians rescued from grounded yacht (ALTA) in Galapagos Island
March 18, 2010
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorean officials say 16 Canadian tourists and eight Ecuadorean crew members have been rescued from a yacht that ran aground in the Galapagos Islands.
The country’s national park service says all of those aboard the 140-foot (46 meter) Alta are safe. But it says it will hold the operator responsible [...]
LAN Ecuador airline to launch Galapagos islands flights in September 2010
March 18, 2010
LAN has been authorised by the Ecuadorean government to become the third carrier to serve the Galapagos Islands.
The airline group’s Ecuadorean subsidiary announced today it will launch flights to the Galapagos in September. LAN Ecuador says it has secured traffic rights for the Quito-Guayaquil-Baltra route, and will initially operate one daily flight.
LAN has [...]
MANDALAY – three-masted barquentine
March 2010 update: No news or updates as to when this might be operating ….
S/V MANDALAY – A floating legend of romance and history
S/V Mandalay was commissioned by American multi-millionaire Edward F Hutton in 1923, whose request was to “Build me a ship, the finest private yacht in all the world”. Designed by Cox [...]
Ecuador tourism sector set to increase costs up to 12% in February 2010
DATE: FEBRUARY 1st, 2010
In an effort by the central government of Ecuador to generate more funds, stricter financial and tax legislation are being implimented. A direct effect is on the Ecuadorian tourism sector.
The Galápagos Islands are at the edge of their carrying capacity, absorbing some 120,000 tourists yearly, a figure that almost trebled in [...]
Galapagos sea lions moving from the islands to Peru
Scientists report colony of Galápagos sea lions in northern Peru
January 28, 2010
Original source: Andean Airmail & Peruvian Times
The Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals, or Orca, says a colony of sea lions endemic to the Galápagos Islands have established a colony off the coast of northern Peru as a result of increased sea [...]
Earthquake report in Galapagos region
JANUARY 29/2010
The USGS reports the following:
Magnitude
5.0
Date-Time
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 13:16:29 UTC
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 07:16:29 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location
1.979°N, 90.303°W
Depth
10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
Region
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS REGION
Distances
325 km (205 miles) NNW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos
330 km (205 miles) NNE of Puerto Villamil, Isabela, [...]
Galapagos economic boat GABY – warning
As a public courtesy, and following Sangay Touring’s constant ethical and professional approach to Galapagos cruises, we publish the following regarding the economic Galapagos Islands boat, M/Y Gaby (aka Gabi):
Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism
Oficio No.- MT-GRG-2010-0013
Date: January 21, 2010
To all tour operators and agencies we inform you of the report by the Puerto Ayora Port Captain [...]
Galapagos cruise considerations
GALAPAGOS BOAT & CRUISE SELECTION TIPS
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS …..
CRUISE LENGTH
Selecting a short cruise (i.e., 3 or 4-nights) when a longer cruise is what you want; or selecting a long cruise (i.e., 7-nights) when a shorter cruise is really want you need.
What is not commonly stated is the following: The first and last day of [...]
Galapagos cruise money warning / advise!
It appears as though there is an increasing trend and probability that on numerous Galapagos Islands cruises – even high-end deluxe class cruises – that the chance of having money ‘go missing’ from one’s cabin (for cruise boats that do not supply a safety deposit box or other security measures) is becoming more frequent.
The whole [...]
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