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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).

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Itinerary 2011 - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

(Wednesday to Wednesday)
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.

Itinerary 2012 - Itinerary "A" 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

(Saturday to Friday)
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.

Itinerary 2012 - Itinerary "B" 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

(Friday to Tuesday)
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.

Itinerary 2012 - Itinerary "C" 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

(Tuesday to Saturday)
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.

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

Prices 2011

  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
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.

Prices 2012

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
High Season
Low Season
High Season
Low Season
High Season
Low Season
High Season
Low Season
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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