Traveling to Galapagos in 2021

Traveling to Galapagos in 2021

The unprecedented challenges in 2020 that arose from the Covid 19 pandemic caused tourism to practically come to a halt. The standstill during the pandemic had a massive impact in the local economies that have historically relied on tourism as a sustainable means to improve their economy and way of life. The Galapagos Islands are no exception to the impact of the pandemic and the profound scars that left on people who rely on tourism. Almost 90% of the population in the Galapagos Islands works in tourism or related activities in all levels, from waiters to naturalist guides, sailors and tour boat captains, not to mention the supply chain that was also disrupted by the halt in the global economy. No doubt 2020 will be a year to remember forever in the hearts of the Galapaguenians. The storm is still far from passing, however, there is light on the horizon as the pandemic slowly begins to release its grip on the world. The vaccination roll out has been completed in the Galapagos and the population is now protected. This new favourable situation is sending a good message to the world, especially to the travel industry, who will be looking to Galapagos as a safe place to travel. Business on the islands is starting to come back to life, from the small handicraft store to the big hardware stores, hotels and B&Bs are already getting reservations for the second half of 2021, where some are even sold out for Christmas. Yachts and cruise ships are resuming operations, and our boat is no exception to these new winds of change. Our entire crew is now fully vaccinated but the responsibilities remain the same, safety protocols are in place, face masks will continue to be mandatory in public, and social distancing is still required. The world is starting to dream of traveling again and as we emerge from confinement we will be taking care of you and we hope you do too during this new era of travel and exploration.