Galapagos Explorer Cruise Ship
Category: Luxury Class
Departures: Every Wednesday and Saturday
Capacity: 100 passengers
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.
2008 prices per person (except charter) 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 |
2009 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
| Description |
8 days |
5 days |
4 days |
| High Season (Classic Suite) |
US$3385 |
US$2060 |
US$1545 |
| High Season (De Luxe Suite) |
US$4300 |
US$2615 |
US$1965 |
| High Season (Premium Suite) |
US$3720 |
US$2270 |
US$1700 |
| High Season (Renaissance Suite) |
US$4590 |
US$2795 |
US$2095 |
| Low Season (Classic Suite) |
US$3165 |
US$1925 |
US$1445 |
| Low Season (De Luxe Suite) |
US$4025 |
US$2445 |
US$1840 |
| Low Season (Premium Suite) |
US$3480 |
US$2125 |
US$1590 |
| Low Season (Renaissance Suite) |
US$4290 |
US$2615 |
US$1960 |
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
Rates include:
- All meals
- Transfers in the islands
- All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
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Not included:
- US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- US$10 Transit Control Card
- Fuel Surcharge
- Airfare from mainland Ecuador
- Bottled beverages
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance
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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.
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.
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. |