Galapagos Network - A Miami based, full service tour company that can take care of your entire trip including air transportation, transfers, hotels, side trips and the actual tour of the islands themselves. 800-633-7972 (US) or 305-592-2294.

Ecoventura S.A. Galapagos - The South American branch of Galapagos Network with offices in Quito and Guayaquil. Call here if you're already in South America and want to journey to the Galapagos Islands. Visit their website at www.ecoventura.com.ec or call
Quito - (5932) 507-408
Guayaquil - (5935) 206-748

What to bring:

• Sunscreen
• Cameras
• Lots of film (bring more than you'll think you'll need)
• Snorkeling equipment if you have it (it is available for rent on board as well)
• Snacks (we personally found the food on the Corinthian to be accpetable, but not great, and snacks were sparse)
• Sun Hat

Electrical adapters are not necessary for those coming from the U.S. When traveling from the United States (as of this writing), passports are required, but not visas. US currency is accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops.

Saeta Airlines - 800-827-2382 (US)

For those on their own in Quito or Guayaquil we found the following hotels to be very nice:
Quito

• Hotel Sebastian (5932) 222300
• Hotel Oro Verde - 02-566-497

Guayaquil

• Grand Hotel Guayaquil (5934) 329690
• Hotel Oro Verde - 04-327-999
  
  

  More on the Galapagos Islands:

  • Galapagos Islands Part I -- The Trip Ecuador & Genovesa Island
  • Galapagos Islands Part II -- Santiago & Bartolome Islands