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The Galapagos Explorer II
One of the most remote island chains in the world and definitely most interesting from a naturalist's perspective, the Galapagos Islands remain one of the great feathers in any wildlife-oriented traveler's cap. Isolated from humans for millennia, the Galapagos famously plays host to dozens of species found nowhere else on the planet.
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.
Boat Statistics
- 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).
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Prices
| 2008 RATES |
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 |
| Types of Suites & Decks |
Off Peack |
Peak |
Off Peack |
Peak |
Off Peack |
Peak |
Renaissance Balcony
(On the Explorer Deck) |
$1,785 |
$1,975 |
$2,385 |
$2,635 |
$3,955 |
$4,370 |
Renaissance Panoramic
(On the Erickson Deck) |
$1,785 |
$1,975 |
$2,385 |
$2,635 |
$3,955 |
$4,370 |
Deluxe Suites
(On the Erickson Deck) |
$1,595 |
$1,765 |
$2,125 |
$2,350 |
$3,535 |
$3,905 |
Premium Suites
(On the Marco Polo Deck) |
$1,455 |
$1,605 |
$1,935 |
$2,140 |
$3,210 |
$3,545 |
Classic Suites
(On the Columbus & Magellan Deck) |
$1,320 |
$1,455 |
$1,755 |
$1,940 |
$2,920 |
$3,225 |
Off Peak Dates: January 8 -14, May 1 - June 15, November 24 - December 15
Itinerary
| Galapagos Explorer 8 days/7 nights |
| Wednesday |
AM: |
Arrival in San Cristobal Airport |
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PM: |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal** |
| Thursday |
AM: |
Punta Suarez, Española Island |
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PM: |
Bahia Gardner, Española Island** |
| Friday |
AM: |
Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island |
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PM: |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal** |
| Saturday |
AM: |
Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island |
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PM: |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal** |
| Sunday |
AM: |
Bartholomew Island |
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PM: |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
| Monday |
AM: |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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PM: |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday |
AM: |
Seymour Norte |
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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 |
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PM: |
Departure from San Cristobal |
** Modifications to the itinerary
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