During the pandemic, cruise operators contributed more than $500,000 in donations to the Galapagos

In the islands the main economic activity is tourism, which until the end of 2020 registered a 73%reduction.

A group of eight Galapagos cruise operators contributed, since the beginning of the pandemic, with more than$ 500.000In food donations for vulnerable sectors, PCR tests, rapid COVID-19 tests, oxygen tanks, the first insulation cameras, protection elements, respirators, among other medical supplies and laboratory supplies necessary for citizens' care.

In addition, they were part of the coordination of humanitarian flights, from the continent, to return to the galapagueños to the islands.

The group of operators is made up ofSilversea, Celebrity Cruises, Metropolitan Touring, Quasar, Kleintours, Ecoventura, Rolf Wittmer y Lindblad Expeditions. These companies worked with the authorities of the municipalities, Governing Council, Provincial COE and the Red Cross, with the purpose of reaching the largest number of people among residents, medical and security personnel during the past 2020.

In Galapagos, the main economic activity is tourism, since around 80% of the population depends on this item, which until the end of 2020 recorded a 73% reduction of tourists versus 2019.

"The responsible reactivation of the islands is indispensable for the Galapagueña population. As navigable tourism operators we are important actors in the attraction of tourists and therefore in the revitalization of economic activity. We put all our effort and commitment to preserve the integrity and health of tourists who travel to Galapagos in search of an unparalleled adventure, through a differentiated and quality service that makes the islands a safe destination," held Enrique Wittmer, representative of the group of operators.