GALAGENTS BLOG
Was it worth restarting Galapagos cruise operations in August 2020?
After coronavirus set a before and after in modern history, people in tourism were the last to lose faith and realize the severity of the virus in the industry’s operations. Nevertheless, many tourism companies didn't survive the forced shutdown due to closed borders,...
A sustainable dream revealed with EcoGalaxy
We all know the fragility of the Galapagos Islands' ecosystem and the need to preserve it. The islands receive every year around 250,000 travelers (pre-pandemic numbers), and approximately 75% of them travel onboard cruise ships. Hence, an average of 90 boats sail the...
4 reasons non-consumptive tourism can help to rebound the travel industry
A few years ago, international newspapers headlines showed the effects of over tourism in some destinations such as Thailand. However, the world stopped abruptly in 2020, and people's consciousness increased about how contact with nature helps their health and...
5 Travel trends in 2021-22 you don’t want to miss out
Nowadays, we're less anxious and uncertain than we were at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. We now see the light at the end of this dark tunnel to better understand travelers' behavior and needs. After a year and a half, we have summed up many learnings,...
Why are cruises so important for the Galapagos’ development?
More than cruise travelers, they develop the Galapagos economy! We all know how important the cruise industry is for the Galapagos Islands. Yet, people know very little in terms of numbers about its impact on the archipelago economy. Thus, in this post, we decided to...
5 Facts why Galapagos is the top destination to travel
People changed the way to travel by looking to reconnect with nature and wildlife meaningfully. Thus, South America is thriving in this challenge, and the Galapagos Islands are standing out by fulfilling what the "new" traveler wants and what the industry needs to...
Last quarter of 2021, the short airstrip for South American carriers’ recovery
The strategy of commercial airlines focuses on keeping them in the air and not falling. Yet, by 2021 carriers have been opening new routes and increasing their flights to/from South America. For example, the Colombian flagship airline Avianca announced it would open...
What the pandemic couldn’t erase from people’s hearts?
It has been almost a year and a half since the pandemic started. A time in which our lives changed, and we had adapted to a new reality. For instance, it allowed us to slow down in our day-to-day life, giving us more time to enjoy and get closer to those we have...
Should I use cash or credit cards in Galapagos?
We frequently get asked about the best way to pay while travelers are in the Galapagos Islands. Whether your clients are on a cruise or land-tour they will need to spend some extra cash at some point, for a drink in a bar, souvenirs, tips, snacks or anything else they...
Real Time Availability
We know how important it is for you to see the availability of our cruises, as all know now more than ever real time information is crucial when selling a destination specially the Galapagos Islands. As you know in our Real Time Availability you can find departure...