Galapagos Explorer II 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
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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.
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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.
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Deluxe Suites vary in size from 235 sq. ft. to 250 sq. ft. The suites on the Erickson decks have three large windows.
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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.
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Renaissance Balcony Suites on the Explorer deck offer the ultimate amenity: a private verandah.
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.
YOUR ACTIVITIES
The reason that you travel to Galapagos is to experience the islands and their unique Fauna. Therefore, we have designed your programs in such a way that they allow you to perceive Galapagos from different perspectives: guided hikes, relaxing beach walks, snorkeling and swimming! The islands are visited twice a day and always involve a leisurely hike in a small group led by your own naturalist guide, allowing you to experience close encounters with nature.
Snorkeling
The opportunity to experience the wonders of Galapagos’ pristine marine reserve is present almost on a daily basis. Take the dive. It’s an experience of a lifetime!
Star gazing
Since Galapagos offers cloudless skies most of the year, stargazing is not to be missed. Our crew offers nightly interpretation lectures on the top deck with visual aids to enhance the sightings (December to April).
Whale watching
It can always be worthwhile to keep an alert watch for whales while traveling between and around the various islands. However, a place with high possibilities of whale sightings is the northwest coast of Isabela, where we sail every Monday. Please inform your guide if you want to try this activity at 06h00. Don’t forget to request a wake up call the night before! (June to September).
Conferences
Our expert guides, as well as our expedition leader, will present scientific conferences and other nature topics that will enhance your knowledge about the Islands.
Coffee / Tea Station
Coffee, tea and snack service are available on the deck Marco Polo for passengers arriving from the afternoon visit.
Naturalist room
This room is designed for the wide-eyed ecotourist who is seriously interested in being part of the long-term research programs developed by the Charles Darwin Station and other organizations. Here you can work beside our guides and research scientists monitoring physical and the biological process of the islands, thus contributing to the research of the Galapagos.
Towel Folding At the Main Lounge
our staff will teach you how to make beautiful towel puppets, that you will find in your suites each day.
Cocktail Lessons
Our Barman will teach you to prepare our specials cocktails during your cruise
King Neptune Celebration
your will discover this once in a life experience during your cruise , original at our vessel, .
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 without previous notice.