While our passengers usually do not experience seasickness, many of our guest’s number one question before cruising is "how do I avoid getting seasick in the Galapagos Islands". Seasickness is the reaction of your body’s inner ear balance system to the unfamiliar motion of the…
The best way to combine a trip to Galapagos and Peru is to arrange your trip to Machu Picchu Peru after going to the Galapagos. That’s because you can depart the Galapagos and be in Lima, Peru on the same day. If you do it…
You will find cash machines in the Ecuadorian mainland in cities like Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. Not all debit and credit cards work with all cash machines so you may need to try more than one location to draw cash. You can also find cash…
Quasar strongly recommends arriving in Ecuador two days prior to the start of your cruise. That way if your international flight is delayed for any reason you can still make your flight to the Galapagos on Saturday morning, insuring that you arrive in time for…
Galapagos Islands Cruise The Galapagos Islands is a trip of a lifetime that actually lives up to and surpasses expectations, and our nearly 40 years of experience have allowed us to perfect the art of adventure travel to this remote corner of our world. Simply…
The Galapagos Transit Control Card is an immigration control measure set by INGALA, the Ecuadorian Governmental agency that regulates all things pertaining to the Galapagos Islands. This card is designed to help control migration to the Galapagos Archipelago, which boomed in the 1970's due to…
Quasar has ranked the top 10 Galapagos Islands spots for the best snorkeling during one of your Galapagos Cruises, from No. 10 (Chinese Hat Islet) to No. 1 (?). See which spots you've already visited for snorkeling and scuba diving, and which spots you want…
Unlike most wildlife destinations, there’s no wrong time to visit & go snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands! The islands are a treasure trove for adventurous travelers to get up close to exotic animals and aquatic life. With over 15,000 square miles of protected, marine reserve…
What a lot of people don’t know about the Galapagos, is that its' beaches offer the same sort of variety and beauty that its wildlife do. From long stretches of pristine white sand to hidden coves of black, green and red sand beauties, the beaches…