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Motor Vessel Galapagos Explorer II 4, 5 and 8 Day Cruises
General Description:
The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is a 293.14 feet Ocean-going cruise ship. Navigation the Galapagos Islands at a speed of 17 knots, the Explorer II enables passengers to see more of Galapagos in less time. The ship also provides all the facilities and services to make the cruise enjoyable and comfortable.
The ship has a capacity for 105 passengers, but due to the Nationalpark regulations, it only carries 100 passengers. It has 50 suites, each one with private bathroom and a small sitting area.
Features aboard include jacuzzi, solarium, spacious dining room, an electronic elevator, large conference room, lounge, three bar areas with music, boutique and reading room
Six naturalist guides aboard lead daily shore excursions and offer nightly briefings to prepare passengers for the islands to be visited the next day. Dining aboard consists of both international and Ecuadorian specialties.
• The Galapagos Explorer II is fully equipped to minimize possible impacts on the Archipelago
• All soaps, detergents and shampoos used on board are biodegradable
• Black and gray waters are treated appropriately. The residual water is filtered and purified with ozone
• Water is produced on board utilizing a desalinization plant by reverse osmosis
• Since each island has its particular species of flora and fauna, the introduction of animals can create serious disrupts in their ecology. Ironically, ships are the best way of transportation to animals, lured by their bright lights. Therefore, we have installed pale yellow lights in our ship, according to the Charles Darwin Research Station's recommendations, to minimize this ris
• Paper and non-toxic solids are incinerated; metal cans are compacted and together with non-biodegradable trash, returned to town. Biodegradable waste is ground into fine particles and eliminated in open waters according to the regulations of the Galapagos National Park Service
• With groups restricted to a maximum of 15 passengers per group, we expect to reduce both, physical and visual impacts on the islands
• Passengers have at their disposal three wastebaskets used for proper sorting of recyclable waste.
ITINERARY:
| Galapagos Explorer II Cruise "A" 3 Nights / 4 Days Wednesday/ Saturday |
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| 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 | ||
| ** Modifications to the itinerary | ||
| FOUR NIGHTS (Saturday to Wednesday) - No changes have being made to the 4 night cruise | ||
| 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 |
| PM: | Departure from San Cristobal | |
| Galapagos Explorer II Cruise "B" 8 Nights / 7 Days Saturday/Wednesday |
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| 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 |
| PM: | Departure from San Cristobal | |
| 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 | ||
A & B Cruise can be combined for a 7 Night Cruise
A+B for a 7 Night Cruise from Wednesday to Wednesday
A+B 7 Night Cruise from Saturday to Saturday
| Type of cabin deck | CRUISE "A” 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS |
CRUISE "B" 4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS |
CRUISE "C" 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS |
| Wednesday to Saturday | Saturday to Wednesday | Wed to Wed/Sat to Sat | |
| Renaissance Suite Explorer/ Erickson |
USD 2.035.- | USD 2.715.- | USD 4.500.- |
| De Luxe Suite Erickson |
USD 1.910.- | USD 2.540.- | USD 4.220.- |
| Premium Suite Marco Polo |
USD 1.655.- | USD 2.205.-- | USD 3.650.- |
| Classic Suite Magellan/Columbus |
USD 1.500.- | USD 2.000.- | USD 3.325.- |
Not included in the price:
Transfers from the Hotel and to the Airport to take the cruise to the Galapagos Islands, Galapagos National Park fee US$100 per person, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Round trip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos Islands, International flight airport tax (USD 41.- per person). Government taxes are not include.
Note:
These rates are per person. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, De Luxe, Premium, or Classic Suite are available upon passengers' request. Cruises include: guided visits to the islands, all meals. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, wines and champagne are not included. Consumption from the frigobar located in the suites are payable by the guest and at the rate indicated on the menu. The Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees (not determined by Canodros S.A.) and the Canodros S.A. rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on board.
