Wednesday A.M: Arrival in San Cristobal Airport P.M: Cerro Brujo, San Cristóbal**
Thursday A.M: Punta Suarez, Española Island P.M: Bahia Gardner, Española Island**
Friday A.M: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island P.M: Rabida Island**
Saturday A.M: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island Departure from Baltra
5 DAYS
Saturday A.M: Arrival by air to Baltra Airport P.M: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island
Sunday AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Monday A.M: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island P.M: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Tuesday A.M: Seymour Norte P.M: El Chato (Highlands), lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday A.M: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island Departure from San Cristobal
8 DAYS
Saturday A.M: Arrival by air Baltra Airport P.M: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island
Sunday A.M: Bartholomew Island P.M: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Monday A.M: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island P.M: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Tuesday A.M: Seymour Norte P.M: Highlands, lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday A.M: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco Visit or Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island** P.M: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island**
Thursday A.M: Punta Suarez, Española Island. P.M: Bahia Gardner, Española Island
Friday A.M: Charles Darwin Station and Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island P.M: Rabida Island
Saturday A.M: Visit to Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Islands P.M: Departure by air from Baltra Airport
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
Category: Luxury Class Capacity: 100 passenger
***Discounts applicable for all available departure dates except the holiday season
M/V Galapagos Explorer II is drastically different from those offered by other ships, simply because it offers a unmatched mix between sustainable tourism, adventure activities, and discovery.
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.
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.
Our signature fleet of three identical Superior first-class 20-passenger motor yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, were custom-designed for Galapagos excursions. These sister yachts offer tremendous value and superior comfort in spacious accommodations for small groups.
Built in 1991 and refurbished every year, each yacht features ten double outside facing cabins located on three decks with polished teak wood interiors, window view or portholes. They are fully air conditioned throughout, have private bath facilities with fresh, hot-and-cold-water showers, hair dryer, toiletries, roomy closet and drawers.
Overhead storage is also provided, as are separate climate controls, ionizer (iguana and booby deck only), intercom system, life vests, bottled water and fresh towels.
A seasoned Captain, eight dedicated crewmembers, and two experienced English speaking naturalist guides attend to the details of your Galapagos cruise.
Each naturalist takes a group of no more than 10 passengers on all shore excursions and shares extensive insights into the Islands ' diverse wildlife. Small wooden boats, locally called pangas, ferry passengers to shore for Island visit
