Galapagos Explorer II Luxury Cruise

The Explorer is an elegant cruiser with modern lines, and blends comfort, adventure and environmental preservation. Designed to provide comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers, the operation emphasizes interesting itineraries that display the best of this pristine paradise. Expert naturalist guides will offer an environmentally friendly and educational cruise focused on the island’s natural history. Facilities include luxurious suites, a boutique, library, piano bar, conference room, restaurant, Jacuzzi, solarium, observation deck, M.D. on board at all times, massage suite, satellite communication and an Internet center with wireless service. The Explorer is perfect for those seeking comfort, space and the amenities of a large vessel.

Specifications

Accommodation

100 Passengers
Length: 293 ft
Crew: 77
Speed: 17 knots
Level of Guide:
II & III

4 Renaissance Balcony Suites, 2 Renaissance Panoramic Suites, 12 Deluxe Balcony Suites, 13 Premium Suites, 19 Classic Suites

Amenities: Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Hot water, Sundeck, Bar/Salon, Jacuzz¡, Glass-bottomed boat.

Snorkelling: Equipment rental $10, $15 and $20 payable aboard the yacht; wetsuit rental $15, $20 and $25 payable aboard the yacht.

Diving

Diving is offered Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Price / immersion: $165 per person per day of diving.

Minimum number of immersions: 2

Minimum number of divers: 4

Saturday	Santa Cruz Island: Cerro Dragon
Sunday	Bartolomé Island; Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
Monday	Fernandina Island: Punta Espinosa; Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Roca
Tuesday	North Seymour Island; Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
Wednesday	San Cristobal Island: Loberia or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco & Interpretation Centre (5D/4N depart from San Cristobal today and 4D/3N arrive) & Cerro Brujo
Thursday	Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay
Friday	Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora; Rabida Island
Saturday	Santa Cruz Island: Las Bachas Beach (4D/3N depart from Santa Cruz today and 5D/4N arrive)
Please check with our sales staff prior to booking for details on the itinerary.

8 Day Naturalist Itinerary

8D/7N begin Saturday and Wednesday

(4 nights Sat - Wed, 3 nights Wed - Sat)

More Information

For further information on this vessel please visit the following resouces:

Visit the Galapagos Explorer webpage at www.excitingalapagos.com
Read reviews or write your own on our specialized blog.

2010 Cruise Rates

Length of Cruise	4D/3N	5D/4N	8D/7N
Prices from:	$1545	$2060	$3385

Note that a government imposed fuel tax of $78, 104 or 182 per person also applies on this yacht.

Ready to book a cruise or do you have any questions, please contact one of our Galapagos Specialists at 1.866.626.3750 or email us at info@galapagosexcursions.net.