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Galapagos Explorer II
The main reason why you travel to the Galapagos Islands is to experience the islands and their unique wildlife. We have specially designed your programs in such a way that they allow you to perceive Galapagos from different perspectives and take out the animal lover in everyone of us, activities like: guided hikes, relaxing beach walks, snorkeling and swimming! The islands are visited twice a day and always involve a leisurely hike in a small group led by your own naturalist guides, allowing you to experience close encounters with nature.
Established as an ecological park to help protect it from human destruction and abuse, the Islands are now viewed only by guided daily expeditions. As a traveler, your lifestyle is luxurious. Staying aboard a ship such as the Galapagos Explorer II for a grand cruise liner experience in the evenings and traveling to different islands with expert naturalist guides by day.
The Galapagos Explorer II is a full-service cruise ship on a scale small enough to navigate through the archipelago of the Galapagos. On board, you will find every luxury you are familiar with from far larger transcontinental cruise ships.
Cabins are spacious ( 250 sqfeet average ) with many amenities. Every one has a TV and VCR, a phone for international calls, a private bath with marble vanity and a hairdryer. Each cabin also has full air conditioning and temperature control. In the cabin, you will find a workspace for reviewing your day's travels or referencing field guides for information about wild life in the Galapagos Islands.
Enjoy views of the islands from the lounge and bar areas on the main deck of the Galapagos Explorer II. Relaxing in the ship's library, you can read books about the islands and their natural history, extensive maps and charts, contemporary literature, and an extensive collection of the classics. The library also houses the video collection for you to watch in your cabin.
The kitchen on-board creates exciting selections three meals a day. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style and offer both local in international dishes. Lunch is usually served on deck to take advantage of the beautiful mid-day weather. A more upscale seated dinner is served every night in the dining room.
While traveling between islands, take a few laps in the fresh-water pool, soak away your afternoon in the jacuzzi, or read a book in a relaxing chair on the hard-wood pool deck.
Photo Gallery Galapagos Explorer II
Important Information
- Type: Ocean going cruise ship
- Year: 1990
- Category: Deluxe
- Capacity: 100 passengers
- L.O.A.: 293.14 feet
- Beam: 50.49 feet
- Draft: 13.23 feet
- Gross Tons: 4077 tons
- Cruising Speed: 17 knots
- Engines: Main and auxiliary Engines B&W
- Electronic Equipment: Radar Furuno FR-1510 Mark III, Radar Arpa Furuno FR-2125, Navtrac GPS, Shipmate Sat. Navigator, Echo sounder Simrad, Giro Compass Anschuts, fire alarm Salwico, GMDSS Raytheon Radio, Sat. phone Trane and Trane.
- Certificate of safety and navigation: ISM Certificate, SOLAS Passenger Certificate, Load Line, Marpol (prevention of pollution), Classification RINA (Registro Italiano Navale).
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS ITINERARY
Day |
Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | AM: Arrival in San Cristobal Airport PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal |
| Thursday | AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island PM: Bahia Gardner, Española Island |
| Friday | AM: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island PM: Rabida Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island PM: Cerro Dragon |
| Sunday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
| Monday | AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday | AM: Seymour Norte PM: El Chato (Highlands), lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises Santa Cruz Island |
| Wednesday | AM: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island PM: Departure from San Cristobal |
Galapagos Explorer II Deckplan
The Galapagos Explorer is a big vessel for 100 passengers and is divided in six well designed decks that offer different type of accommodation in spacious and very comfortable suites.
Our suites average 250sqft and offer: Private bath with marble vanity (personal hair dryer)and refrigerator.Your suites are equipped with a tv set. We have aninternal tv system that allows you to have 3 channels: entertainment movies, documentaries on the islands or natural history in general and the daily program, you will find these channels available every time you come back from your visits to the islands.
Two twin beds or one queen bed can be set in your suite with an small sitting area and desk for you to keep your journal updated. Satelite telephone is available for national or international calls as well as internet wireless service on board.
RENAISSANCE BALCONY SUITES
Located on the Explorer Deck, they offer the ultimate amenity: a private balcony. They feature three full-length wardrobes. Average suites size - 287 ft2/26.66 m2. Suites No. 601, 602, 603 and 604
RENAISSANCE PANORAMIC SUITES
Located on the Erickson Deck, they are very spacious and have three panoramic windows that overlook the bow of the ship. They feature three full-length wardrobes. Average suites size - 284 ft2/26.38 m2. Suites No. 505 and 506.
DE LUXE BALCONY SUITES
Located on the Erickson Deck, they offer the ultimate amenity: a private balcony and two full-length wardrobes. Average suites size: 215 ft2/19.97 m2 Suites No. 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519
PREMIUM SUITES
Located on the Marco Polo Deck, feature three picture windows and two full-length wardrobes. Average suites size: 235 ft2/21.83 m2 Suites No. 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 433
CLASSIC SUITES
Located on the Columbus Deck. They come with three large windows. Average suites size - 250 ft2/23.23 m2 Suites No. 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345
CLASSIC SUITES
Located on the Magellan Deck. They feature a spacious walk-in closet and a courtain separating the sleeping and seating areas. Average suites size as it follows: Suites No. 246, 247, 248, 249 are 240 ft2/22.30 m2 Suites No. 250, 251, 252 are 210 ft2/19.51 m2
Off Peak Dates: January 8 -14, May 1 - June 15, November 24 - December 15
| Cruise "A" 3 Night and 4 Day Cruise Specials Wed to Sat |
Cruise "B" 4 Night and 5 Day Cruise Specials Sat to Wed |
Cruise "C" 7 Nights and 8 Day Cruise Specials Wed - Wed or Sat - Sat |
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Types of Suites & Decks |
Off Peack |
Peak |
Off Peack |
Peak |
Off Peack |
Peak |
| Renaissance Balcony (On the Explorer Deck) |
$2,015 |
$2,155 |
$2,695 |
$2,880 |
$4,420 |
$4,730 |
| Renaissance Panoramic Suites (On the Erickson Deck) |
$2,015 |
$2,155 |
$2,695 |
$2,880 |
$4,420 |
$4,730 |
| Deluxe Balcony Suites (On the Erickson Deck) |
$1,640 |
$1,755 |
$2,520 |
$2,695 |
$4,150 |
$4,440 |
| Premium Suites (On the Marco Polo Deck) |
$1,640 |
$1,755 |
$2,185 |
$2,340 |
$3,595 |
$3,845 |
| Classic Suites (On the Columbus & Magellan Deck) |
$1,490 |
$1,590 |
$1,985 |
$2,120 |
$3,260 |
$3,490 |
NOT INCLUDED: Fuel surcharge US$26 per night per passenger, apply to adults or children. Galapagos National Park fee (US$100.00). Control Transit Card Ingala (US$10.00). Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Round trip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos Islands, Airport Tax International Departure US$25.00 from Guayaquil and US$41.00 from Quito and per person to be paid in cash at the airpport. Government taxes are not included. Consumption from the frigo-bar.
NOTE: The above rates are per person. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, De Luxe, Premium, or Classic Suite are available upon clients ’ request. Cruises include: guided visits to the islands, all meals. The Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees (not determined by EGC) and the EGC. rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. Children under 7 years of age are not allowed on board. For cruises iin special holidays, all children under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an adult in the same cabin. One discount applies per cabin.
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