Galapagos Explorer II
Facilities & Accommodation
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.
- Jacuzzi, Solarium, Swimming Pool, Library, Massage Suite and 3 Bars
- Glass bottom boat
- A range of classes: Spanish, Cooking, Cocktail Making and Towel Folding
- Suites Feature Flat Panel TV´s, Air conditioning, Private bathrooms and Wireless Interne
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.
2013 prices per person
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
| Description | 4 days | 5 days | 8 days | 15 days |
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| US$1889 | US$2525 | US$4195 | US$7949 | |
| US$2289 | US$3055 | US$5079 | US$9619 | |
| US$2449 | US$3269 | US$5435 | US$10295 | |
| US$2839 | US$3789 | US$6299 | US$11935 | |
| US$2969 | US$3955 | US$6579 | US$12465 | |
| US$1769 | US$2369 | US$3945 | US$7469 | |
| US$2155 | US$2869 | US$4775 | US$9045 | |
| US$2905 | US$3075 | US$5109 | US$9679 | |
| US$2669 | US$3559 | US$5925 | US$11219 | |
| US$2789 | US$3719 | US$6185 | US$11715 |
Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, November 24 to December 15
Additional Information:
- Children under 12 years old, 50% discount sharing the cabin with an adult
- Children under 12 years old, 25% discount on Christmas and the 31. December when sharing the cabin with an adult
- Rates are per person based on double accomodation
Add Ons
| Description | 8 days | 7 days | 5 days | 4 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$674 | US$593 | US$432 | US$352 | |
| US$492 | US$431 | US$307 | US$245 |
ADD ONS : are net per person and mandatory for all passengers. Includes: cruise?s fuel surcharge, Galapagos National Park fee, transit control card, tips for guides and crew, selected wines, spirits, cocktails, beers, coffees, tea, as well as bottled water, juices and soft drinks are complimentary in all bars and lounges (not included premium champagne, wine and spirit selection, whiskies, cognacs, brandies and beers of selected brands, and caviar).
NOT INCLUDED: Transfers from the Hotel to the Airport to take the flight to the Galapagos Islands. Roundtrip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos Islands and ticketing fee. Government taxes are not included. Consumption
***ELITE PROGRAM: Applicable for Renaissance Balcony and Majestic Balcony suites categories, services included in the program are butler service (24 hour assistance), bottle of champagne in suite upon arrival, assistance for unpacking your luggage (upon request), luxurious bathrobes, linens and towels, room service (available all day up to 22h00),? soft beverages from the mini bar, afternoon canap?s served at your suite, exotic amenities for the bathroom, fresh fruit and local handmade chocolates in suite, selections of a variety of pillows, environmentally friendly beach bag, cloth drying and shoe shine service through the cruise, personalized stationary at your suite, exclusive cruise documents and online check in process. Each suite will be equipped with a 32" flat TV, blue Ray disc player with a special selection of movies, new elegant linens and special towel selection, Bose Sound Dock Series II digital music system.
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 2013
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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 |
| Pm | 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: Cerro Brujo
A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »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 |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read moreSanta Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora The economic centre of the Galápagos with many souvenir shops, bars, internet coffee, etc. »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 | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »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 | ||
| 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: Pitt Point Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: El Junco Lagoon A small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galápagos. »Read more | ||
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WED | Am | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Tijeretas
Cerro Tijeretas is located 2km from the Interpretation Center, on the southwest of San Cristobal. »Read more |
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THU | 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 |
| Pm | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »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 | ||
| 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 |
| Pm | 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: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »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: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read moreSanta Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora The economic centre of the Galápagos with many souvenir shops, bars, internet coffee, etc. »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 |
| Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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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 | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. »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 | ||
| 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: Pitt Point Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more |
| San Cristobal Island: El Junco Lagoon A small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galápagos. »Read more | |||
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WED | 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.
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WED | 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 Tijeretas Cerro Tijeretas is located 2km from the Interpretation Center, on the southwest of San Cristobal. »Read more | ||
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THU | 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 |
| Pm | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »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 | ||
| SAT | Am | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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