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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.
| (Wednesday to Wednesday) | |
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| Day | Time |
| Wednesday | AM: Arrival at Pto. Baquerizo Moreno airport. Transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island ** |
| Thursday | AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island |
| Friday | AM: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island PM: Rabida Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island PM: Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz island |
| Sunday | AM: Bartholome Island PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
| Monday | AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday | AM: North Seymour PM: Highlands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz Island |
| Wednesday | AM: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island ** PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport |
NOTE: ** Considering the changes in the flight schedules, weather conditions and National Park Regulations, we have included several alternatives to the visits offered to our passengers in the first and last day of the cruise program. The Guide will provide information about the final program.
| (Saturday to Friday) | |
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| Day | Time |
| Saturday | AM: Baltra Island PM: Bahia Sullivan, Santiago Island |
| Sunday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Beach Espumilla, Santiago Island |
| Monday | AM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island PM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
| Tuesday | AM: Tagus Cove, Isabela Island PM: Bahia Elizabeth, Isabela Island |
| Wednesday | AM: Post Office, Floreana Island PM: options: a. Punta Cormorant, b. Devil's Crown, c. Champion, Floreana Island |
| Thursday | AM: Galapaguera - Cerro Colorado, San Cristobal Island PM: Ochoa Beach, San Cristobal Island |
| Friday | AM: The Twins, Santa Cruz Island |
NOTE: **Valid starting January 14th, 2012 and is subject to change without prior notice, as requested by Galapagos National Park authorities. For the process at Ingala, Sicgal and for the airline control, passengers need to be at the airport two hours prior the flight departure. We have not receive the final flights and schedules from TAME once this inform we will update the information immediately.
| (Friday to Tuesday) | |
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| Day | Time |
| Friday | PM: Puerto Ayora town and Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
| Sunday | AM: El Barranco, Genovesa Island PM: Bahia Darwin, Genovesa Island |
| Monday | AM: North Seymour Island PM: Punta Carrión - El Chato, Ssanta Cruz Island |
| Tuesday | AM: Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island |
NOTE: **Valid starting January 14th, 2012 and is subject to change without prior notice, as requested by Galapagos National Park authorities. For the process at Ingala, Sicgal and for the airline control, passengers need to be at the airport two hours prior the flight departure. inform we will update the information immediately.
| (Tuesday to Saturday) | |
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| Day | Time |
| Tuesday | PM: Wizard Hill, San Cristobal Island |
| Wednesday | AM: options: a. Gardner bay, b. Gardners Islet, c. Osborn Islet, Española Island PM: Punta Suárez, Española Island |
| Thursday | AM: Whale Bay/Eden, Santa Cruz Island PM: Rabida Island |
| Friday | AM: Charles Darwin Station and Puerto Ayora town, Santa Cruz Island PM: South Plazas, Plazas Island |
| Saturday | AM: Baltra Island |
NOTE: **Valid starting January 14th, 2012 and is subject to change without prior notice, as requested by Galapagos National Park authorities. For the process at Ingala, Sicgal and for the airline control, passengers need to be at the airport two hours prior the flight departure. inform we will update the information immediately.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
| Cruise "A" 3 Nights 4 Days Wed to Sat |
Cruise "B" 4 Nights 5 Days Sat to Wed |
Cruise "C or D" 7 Nights 8 Days Wed - Wed or Sat - Sat |
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Types of Cabin Deck |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
| Renaissance Suite (On the Explorer Deck) |
$2,245 |
$2,100 |
$2,995 |
$2,800 |
$4,920 |
$4,600 |
| Deluxe Balcony Suite (On the Erickson, Marco Polo) |
$2,105 |
$1,970 |
$2,800 |
$2,620 |
$4,620 |
$4,320 |
| Renaissance Panoramic (On the Erickson Deck) |
$2,005 |
$1,875 |
$2,670 |
$2,495 |
$4,400 |
$4,110 |
| Premium Suites (On the Marco Polo Deck) |
$1,825 |
$1,705 |
$2,430 |
$2,275 |
$4,000 |
$3,740 |
| Classic Suites (On the Columbus & Magellan Deck) |
$1,655 |
$1,550 |
$2,205 |
$2,080 |
$3,630 |
$3,395 |
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 EQ TOURING) and the EQ TOURING 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.
Types of Cabin Deck |
Cruise "B & C" 4 Nights 5 Days Fri to Tue Tue to Sat |
Cruise "A" 6 Nights 7 Days Sat to Fri |
Cruise " D" 8 Nights 9 Days Combination B & C |
Cruise "E" 10 Nights 11 Days Combination of A& B or C cruises: Sat -Tue Tue - Sat |
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High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
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| Renaissance Suite (On the Explorer / Erickson Deck) |
$3,175 |
$2,985 |
$4,525 |
$4,255 |
$5,845 |
$5,495 |
$7,145 |
$6,715 |
| De Luxe Balcony Suite (On the Erickson, Marco Polo) |
$2,970 |
$2,795 |
$4,235 |
$3,980 |
$5,470 |
$5,140 |
$6,685 |
$6,285 |
| Renaissance Panoramic (On the Erickson Deck) |
$2,775 |
$2,610 |
$3,960 |
$3,720 |
$5,110 |
$4,805 |
$6,250 |
$5,875 |
| Premium Suites (On the Marco Polo Deck) |
$2,530 |
$2,375 |
$3,600 |
$3,390 |
$4,655 |
$4,375 |
$5,690 |
$5,350 |
| Classic Suites (On the Columbus & Magellan Deck) |
$2,295 |
$2,155 |
$3,270 |
$3,075 |
$4,220 |
$3,970 |
$5,160 |
$4,850 |
Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, November 24 to December 15
NOT INCLUDED: Fuel surcharge. Galapagos National Park fee. Control Visit Card Ingala. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Transfers from the Hotel to the Airport to take the flight to the Galapagos Islands. Fee for ticketing. Round trip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos Islands, Airport Tax International Departure to be paid in cash. Government taxes are not included. 12% Ecuadorian tax for reservations confirmed in Ecuador.
NOTE: These rates are per person in US$ dollars. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, De Luxe, Premium, or Classic Suite are available upon passengers' request. Cruises include: guided visits to the islands, all meals. Consumption from the frigobar located in the suites are payable by the guest and at the rate indicated on the menu. The Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees (not determined by Canodros S.A.) and the Canodros S.A. rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. For Holiday's cruises children under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an adult in the same cabin. One discount applies per cabin. Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on board.
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