M/Y Galapagos Aqua

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You must bring a certificate of health insurance to be allowed entry into Ecuador: it is your responsibility to ensure you are carrying this   Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Please note that transfers are only provided if you book your internal flights through the operator; enquire after booking if you are interested A comisión emisión  fee of 26 USD to secure entry to the marine park is payable if domestic flights are not booked through the boat and either a) your booking is made 45 days or fewer before departure or b) you will arrive in the Galapagos before the day of the boat's departure

Getting there

Upon arrival at Baltra Airport, guests undergo luggage inspection, a biosecurity check, and must pay the Galapagos National Park entrance fee. Transfers within the Galapagos are included only if flights are booked through the operator, with the meeting point at Baltra Airport at 10:00 am; the airport is conveniently close to the harbor. Guests arriving earlier than the scheduled group flight may need to wait at the airport, while late arrivals could incur extra transport costs to reach the yacht, with the same policy applying for return flights. Guests have access to Starlink Internet onboard for communication, though bandwidth is limited to 5 MB with no streaming and intermittent signals. All transfers, dives, and excursions are organized and guided by the crew and naturalist guides, offering a well-rounded experience of diving, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife observation throughout the Galapagos Islands.

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