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Sailing from Panama Canal to Galapagos Islands

21. oktober 2026 · 13 min · 452 visninger · Wreck Bay, San Cristobal Island

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The 900-nautical-mile passage from Panama to the Galapagos Islands typically requires light-wind sailing, averaging 5 knots.1:16 Visiting yachts must anchor in one of three permitted locations, such as Wreck Bay on San Cristobal Island or the narrow, reef-protected anchorage at Isabela.1:34 Port and immigration fees for a vessel exceed $100, with an additional $100 weekly nature reserve charge for exploring outside designated zones.2:04 Local motorboat taxis provide transport from rolly anchorages to shore to avoid wet dinghy landings.3:30 The islands feature unique wildlife, including marine iguanas, giant tortoises, and blue-footed boobies, with tourism centered in Academy Bay on Santa Cruz.2:37 Visiting yachts are restricted from nature reserves, which are accessible only via local charter boats.3:02 Isabela serves as a common departure point for the 3,000-mile transit to the Marquesas Islands.6:57

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