Built in 1990, with an overall length of 89.35 m and reaching 17 knots, the Galapagos Explorer II is one of the newest and most elegant of the vessels cruising the Galapagos' waters. Designed to provide both comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park, this vessel travels up to the remotest islands of the Archipelago.

The M/N GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II was part of the International Cruise Line "Renaissance" and operate in the Galápagos Islands since February 1998. It is not only a vessel adapted to the eco-tourism operations that provides environmental education and interpretation on the Galapagos, it also has all the installations and necessary services to guarantee guided experiences on the islands


WHY THE GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II, OFFERS YOU THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO CRUISE THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS:

All exterior suites, no cabins on board, and the most important all Suites have the same look, the difference in the price is the deck were the Suite is located.
· "The Galapagos Explorer Guide" an exclusive guide to Explore the Galapagos Islands, deliver to each passenger along with the cruise documents.
· Visit to the newest Interpretation Center in San Cristóbal Island is included in our programs, this new Station donated by the Spain authorities was inaugurated in August 98.
· Expedition Leader on board 24 hours available for passengers inquires
· Naturalist Room & Scientific exchanges with the Charles Darwin Research Station biologist.
· Cooperation of the Central Bank Museum of Ecuador in our ship Galleries, with original pieces of our coast cultures.
· Satellite Communication
· Doctor on board available 24 hours
· Amenities on board in every Suite like TV, mini bar, and sitting area, walking closets in some cases, panoramic windows, portholes only in the Magellan Deck. The TV has a 3-channel system, on the first Hollywood movies can be seen, on the second channel documentaries about the islands and their nature are shown and the 3rd channel provides you with the daily program and photos taken on the inslands.
· Different type of menus, available upon request (vegetarian, low sodium and others).
· Southern Right Whale Adoption has certified that Canodros S.A. has adopted No. 71-75. Through the Southern Right Whale adoption program of the Whale Conservation Institute June 1999
· Passenger assistance in three local Airports: Quito, Guayaquil and San Cristóbal
· Six naturalist-bilingual guides on board
· Groups of less than 16 passengers, per guide.
· Galapagos Flight booking is warranty with your cruise reservation
· Bilingual Staff on board and on all the Airport

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This itinerary starts on Saturdays.

The Galapagos Explorer II also offers 4-day cruises from Wednesday to Saturday, which have the same itinerary as the 8-days cruise an will end with a transfer to San Cristóbal from where you will fly back to the mainland.

A 5-day cruise is also available from Saturday to Wednesday, with the same itinerary as the 8-day cruise. The fifth day you will depart from San Cristobal Airport and fly back to Quito or Guayaquil.