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CRUISE DETAILS
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise Ship
Category: Luxury Class
Departures: Every Saturday, Friday, Tuesday
Capacity: 100 passengers
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Within ‘Galapagos Explorer II’s’ 293ft. hull are a range of grand amenities and social areas but without the associated formalities, making her a family friendly ship.
Relax in the Jacuzzi or make use of the solarium, swimming pool, library and massage suite. There is a choice of 3 elegant bars, one featuring a grand piano. A large dining room serves buffet breakfast and sit down dinner, lunch is generally served buffet style in the al fresco dining area.
There is more than enough room out on deck to lounge or admire your surroundings from the observation area.
Experience close encounters with the inquisitive wildlife in small groups headed by one of the 6 handpicked and highly knowledgeable naturalist guides. Entertaining and educational nightly briefings take place in the lecture room complete with audio/visual equipment, in preparation for your preceding day of expeditions.
Education is not just limited to the islands with a range of classes on offer: Spanish, cooking, cocktail making and even towel folding. Snorkeling equipment is available or a glass bottom boat for those who prefer to stay dry.
53 classically decorated suites accommodate up to 100 guests. These feature flat panel TV´s, wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathrooms with marble decorations.
Suites
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
| Description | 11 days | 9 days | 7 days | 5 days |
| US$5160 | US$4220 | US$3270 | US$2295 | |
| US$6250 | US$5110 | US$3960 | US$2775 | |
| US$6685 | US$5470 | US$4235 | US$2970 | |
| US$7415 | US$6065 | US$4695 | US$3295 | |
| US$7740 | US$6330 | US$4905 | US$3440 | |
| US$4850 | US$3970 | US$3075 | US$2155 | |
| US$5875 | US$4805 | US$3720 | US$2610 | |
| US$6285 | US$5140 | US$3980 | US$2795 | |
| US$6970 | US$5700 | US$4415 | US$3095 | |
| US$7275 | US$5950 | US$4610 | US$3235 |
Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, November 24 to December 15
Additional Information:
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Additional Information
This 100-passenger ship started cruising in 1999. Explorer II is extremely comfortable with large "Suites" (not cabins), large public areas including a outdoor dining area with pool and Jacuzzi, a sundeck for soaking up the sun and relaxing in between visits, a lounge and piano bar. There is a doctor on board. Naturalist guides are top-notch and help make your Galapagos experience a rewarding education in nature and wildlife. There is a naturalist room, where visitors can watch videos, read books, look at pictures and maps all related to the Galapagos Islands. One of the unique offerings the Explorer also provides is the opportunity for individuals to sit with one of the naturalists one-on-one to discuss anything visitors wish to know about the Galapagos. The Galapagos Explorer II is the only vessel in the islands to have one of the scientists from the Darwin Station travel during each departure. This is the most deluxe ship cruising the islands.
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SAT | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
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Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more |
| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
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| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| Floreana Island: Champion Island A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more |
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THU | Am | San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Playa Ochoa This small Island just an hour from San Cristobal Island is a subtle introduction to the Galápagos Islands. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
| Santa Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora The economic centre of the Galápagos with many souvenir shops, bars, internet coffee, etc. »Read more |
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| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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MON | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
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Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. »Read more |
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| Santa Cruz Island: El Chato A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more |
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Española Island: Osborn Islet This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more |
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| Pm | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more/ Eden |
| Pm | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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| SAT | Am | Baltra Airport |
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SAT | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
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Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more |
| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
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| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| Floreana Island: Champion Island A small island located very near Floreana, snorkelling and diving around Champion can be excellent. »Read more |
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THU | Am | San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera Learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Playa Ochoa This small Island just an hour from San Cristobal Island is a subtle introduction to the Galápagos Islands. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form
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FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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MON | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
| Pm |
Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point A lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks. »Read more |
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| Santa Cruz Island: El Chato A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| San Cristobal Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form
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TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more |
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Española Island: Osborn Islet This small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. »Read more |
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| Pm | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Whale Bay Whale Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. »Read more/ Eden |
| Pm | Rábida Island A bird-watcher’s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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| SAT | Am | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Click here to e-mail us | Click here to fill in the registration form
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