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Explorer II

The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is designed to provide comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park. Its operation is emphasized with interesting itineraries that offer the best of this pristine paradise. Expert naturalist guides will offer an environmentally friendly and educational cruise focused in the Natural History of the Galapagos.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

I.M.O. No.8798660
GRT: 4077
Length Overall: 89.35 m
Vessel delivered on July 1990
Designed speed: 17 knots
Auxiliary Engine: B&W

Equipment's
Bow Thruster : Brunvoll
C.P.P. : B&W
Radar : Racal Decca (10)
Arpa Radar : Racal Decca S 2690 BT
R.D.F. : Taiyo-Japanese
GPS : Navtrac
Satelite navigator : Shipmate RS 6100
Echo Sounder : Simrad ED 161
Gyro Compass : Tenjford
Fire Alarm : Salwico
Radio Station : Sailor HI202
Safety Certificate: 1997

APROXIMATE PRICE CATEGORY
I	$ 2.000 +
II	$ 1.501 - $ 2.000
III	$1.001 - $1.500
IV	$ 500 - $ 1.000

Note: All rates are per person in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice

GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II - ITINERARIES

Itinerary A – 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS
(Wednesday to Saturday)

WEDNESDAY
Arrival at Pto. Baquerizo Moreno airport
Transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island

THURSDAY
AM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island

FRIDAY
AM: Charles Darwin station and Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island

SATURDAY
AM.: Playa Bachas, Santa Cruz island
Transfer to Baltra airport to take the flight back to the continent.

Itinerary B – 4 NIGHTS / 5 DAYS
(Saturday to Wednesday)

SATURDAY
Arrival at Baltra airport
Transfer to Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

SUNDAY
AM: Bartholome island
PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago island

MONDAY
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island

TUESDAY
AM: North Seymour
PM: Highlands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz Island

WEDNESDAY
AM: Visit to Lobería , Isla Lobos , Tijeretas , El Junco or Interpretation Center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport.

Itinerary C 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
(Wednesday to Wednesday)

WEDNESDAY
Arrival at Pto. Baquerizo Moreno airport
Transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island

THURSDAY
AM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island

FRIDAY
AM: Charles Darwin station and Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island

SATURDAY
AM.: Playa Bachas, Santa Cruz island
PM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz island

SUNDAY
AM: Bartholome island
PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago island

MONDAY
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela island

TUESDAY
AM: North Seymour
PM: Highlands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz island

WEDNESDAY
AM: Visit to Lobería,Isla Lobos, Tijeretas ,El Junco or Interpretation center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport.

Itinerary D – Cruise 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
(Saturday to Saturday)

SATURDAY
Arrival at Baltra airport
Transfer to Galapagos Explorer II
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: North Seymour
PM: High lands and lava tunnels, Santa Cruz island

WEDNESDAY
AM: Visit to Lobería ,Isla Lobos , Tijeretas , El Junco or Interpretation center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Wizard Hill, San Cristobal Island

THURSDAY
AM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island

FRIDAY
AM: Charles Darwin station and Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island

SATURDAY
AM.: Playa Bachas, Santa Cruz island
Transfer to Baltra airport to take the flight back to the continent.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All the itineraries are subject to change without notice due various factors: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, and the Galapagos National Park.
We will not be held responsible for any refunds whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary
Our cruises sailing dates are guaranteed to depart regardless of the number of passengers booked for a certain date. In case any circumstances of major force would happen, then we would change you to a boat of similar characteristics, same dates, and same category or upgrade you to a better boat with no extra cost.

USEFUL TIPS:

The ideal tour length is the 7night/8days cruise. Since at least part of the first and last day of the tour will be spent at the airport, the shorter tours also spend less time sailing around the islands.
We normally suggest our clients to book their international flight at least two nights before their Galapagos cruise, this way in case you loose a connection, your flight is delayed or the weather conditions are not appropriate for landing you don't jeopardize your trip to the islands.
Try to avoid making international connections the same day as the flight from the Galapagos Islands may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight

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