FOR PRIVATE YACHTS wishing to cruise the Galapagos islands, two basic permits are needed,
AN AUTOGRAFO, or Ecuadorean Government Authorization given by the Ministry of Defense of Ecuador, this permit process is recommended to start arrangements 2 months in advance prior to the vessel arrival in the islands.
A Galapagos Park APPROVED ITINERARY, to visit the Park protected remote visitor sites,
In order to start these permits, you need the following requirements,
Registration Certificate, as a Pleasure yacht,
Passport color copies of all crew and guests that will be on board during the visit.
Black and Grey water systems certifications,
Protection and Indemnity Insurance (P&I)
Proof of a Standard AIS system,
Fumigation certificate from the last port of call and the Hull cleaned from foreign organisms,
SUBJECT TO ARRIVE AND CLEAR IN SAN CRISTOBAL FOR BIOSECURITY YACHT INSPECTION, IMMIGRATION, NAVY CAPTAIN OF THE PORT, GALAPAGOS PARK INSPECTOR,
After the Inspection certificate is granted from the different authorities, then the vessel can move onto the island of Santa Cruz, where we as agents will finalize the cruise Itinerary approval at the Galapagos Park Headquarters in Puerto Ayora-Santa Cruz island, previously making all the Galapagos cruise fee payments,
GALAPAGOS PARK CRUISING FEE, only for yachts wishing to visit the Galapagos National Park and restricted visitor sites, with a specific and approved Park Itinerary, for a maximum of 15 days Itinerary and a mandatory naturalist guide on board,
USD $200.00 PP per day of the length on the approved Itinerary,
A guarantee deposit of the 25% of the total cruising fee amount, reimbursable at the end of the cruise,
One of the requirements for private vessels is also to hire a naturalist guide, who is trained and knowledgeable, their average fees are between USD $300.00 and USD $350.00 daily, for the approved Itinerary, and to guide you through the restricted visitor’s sites
For any ample explanation about these National Park charges, feel free to contact us, we will answer you immediately
We finally obtain the Park approved Itinerary for the yacht to visit the Galapagos Park protected areas. It is mandatory to have a certified naturalist Park guide on board during the complete Itinerary.
GALAPAGOS SHIP AGENCY specializes with special complex permits, for filming, research projects, for large yachts with more than 50 passengers onboard, please contact us, in order to send you all the information you will need , depending on the projects,
SAILING BETWEEN THE INHABITED PORTS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30 DAYS OPTION, PERMIT OR AUTOGRAFO IS A MUST.
VARIOUS PORTS WITH AN AUTOGRAFO
To visit San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela islands,
This authorization is given by the Ministry of Defense of Ecuador and the process takes about 60 days,
You will need the following:
Registration Certificate, as a pleasure yacht,
Passports must be valid for six months beyond your stay. You will need color copies of the passports ,
Black and Grey water systems certifications,
Protection and Indemnity Insurance (P&I)
AIS Certificate: Your tracking system must be switched on and active while you are in Galapagos waters and an AIS certificate is required.
Fumigation certificate from the last port of call and the Hull cleaned from foreign organisms,
Estimated dates of stay among these 3 inhabited islands a maximum of 30 days,
Galapagos Ship Agency also specializes on special scientific research project permits, same with filming, educational documentaries, in which the Galapagos Park regulations are more complex to comply with.
There are new requirements that have been a great challenge for our agency, for more information on special permits please contact us.
PORT CHARGES UPON ARRIVALS IN CRISTOBAL, PARK FEES
Anchorage, Access Channel, No commercial vessels,
Radio Frequency use, Environment control,
USD $3.31 X GRT
Lights and Buoys
USD $3.00 x gross tonnage
Galapagos Transit Card,
USD $20.00 PP
Galapagos Park entrance fee,
USD $100.00 PP
USD $50
Children under 12 years old
ABG, Biosecurity Agency Inspections,
USD $100.00 Small boats
USD $200.00 for large yachts, visiting the restricted visitor sites,
Galapagos Park Technical Inspection,
USD $50 PP
in the Galapagos-Ecuador, we will provide you with all the necessary information and assistance for all small sailboats, exploration vessels, and mega yachts.