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CRUISE DETAILS
Galapagos Explorer Cruise Ship

Category: Luxury Class
Departures: Every Wednesday and Saturday
Capacity: 100 passenger

Facilities and Accommodation
Accommodation in suites with private bathrooms and air-conditioning (full comfort), piano lounge, boutique, pool, jacuzzi, café-bar, sun deck, medical clinic, room services, multilingual naturalist guide. The Galápagos Explorer II, is however, more than just a cruise liner. It is a vessel adapted to ecotourism operations that provides environmental education and interpretation on the Galapagos. Our expedition leader and his team of naturalist guides will offer lectures about the natural history of the archipielago, as well as guided visits to the islands.

Suites
- Classic Suites are located on the Magellan and Columbus decks, have three portholes and large walk-in closets. The suites average 215 sq. ft. in size.
- Premium Suites are located on the Marco Polo deck and are 215 sq. ft. in size. They feature three picture windows and two full length wardrobes.
- Deluxe Suites vary in size from 235 sq. ft. to 250 sq. ft. The suites on the Erickson decks have three large windows.
- Renaissance Panoramic Suites average 251 sq. ft. in size and are located on the Erickson deck. They have three picture windows and overlook the bow of the ship.
- Renaissance Balcony Suites on the Explorer deck offer the ultimate amenity: a private verandah.

 
2008 prices per person starting at:

Description 8 days 5 days 4 days
High Season (Classic Suite) US$3325 US$2000 US$1500
High Season (De Luxe Suite) US$4220 US$2540 US$1910
High Season (Premium Suite) US$3650 US$2205 US$1655
High Season (Renaissance Suite) US$4500 US$2715 US$2035
Low Season (Classic Suite) US$3010 US$1810 US$1355
Low Season (De Luxe Suite) US$3820 US$2300 US$1730
Low Season (Premium Suite) US$3305 US$1995 US$1495
Low Season (Renaissance Suite) US$4075 US$2455 US$1840

Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, November 24 to December 15

Fuel Charge supplement from June 1st: $26 per person per night.

*Rates are subject to change

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Rates include:
• All meals
• Transfers in the islands
• All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
Not included:
• US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
• Airfare from mainland Ecuador
• Bottled beverages
• Gratuities
• Cancellation/medical insurance

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.

Itinerary 4 days

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 Departure from Baltra

Itinerary 5 days

Saturday
AM: Arrival by air to Baltra Airport
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

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
Departure from San Cristobal

Itinerary 8 days

Saturday
AM: Arrival by air Baltra Airport
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

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: Highlands, lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island

Wednesday
AM: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco Visit or Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island**
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island**

Thursday
AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island.
PM: Bahia Gardner, Española Island

Friday
AM: Charles Darwin Station and Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island

Saturday
AM: Visit to Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Islands
PM: Departure by air from Baltra Airport



NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified wihtout previous notice.


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