From December to March the El Ni o current, may flow which brings heavy rain from the north. This does not happen every year. Boats are organized into three classes - Economic, Tourist and Luxury. The reality however is that a good economic boat will be better than a poorly run but more expensive luxury boat, so these distinctions can mean very little. It is really important to get accurate information about the choices available.
Tours vary in length from eight days, seven nights to as short as four days, three nights.
Because two of these days are spent getting to and from the islands an eight day trip will give you six full days in the islands whereas a four day trip will give you only two. There are now very few class III naturalists guides able to work in the islands however the new generation of bilingual-lingual national class II guides are receiving a thorough training at the National Park by the Charles Darwin Foundation. Air fares and taxes are subject to change without notice. The minimum of Open Water Diver certification is required and your log book showing that you have made some dives within the previous 12 months. In addition you must bring a medical certificate showing that you are fit to dive.