M/V Explorer II Description
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.
Navigating the Galapagos Islands at a speed of 17 knots, the Explorer II enables passengers to see more of Galapagos in less time. It has capacity for 105 passengers, but due to the National Park regulations, it only carries 100 passengers. Six naturalist guides aboard lead daily shore excursions and offer nightly briefings to prepare passengers for the islands to be visited the next day.
Rates
Vessel built in 1990 in La Spezzia (Italy).
• GRT: 4077 Tons, Net 1223 Tons, Length Overall 88.16 m,
Beam 15.3 m, Draft 4.012 m
• Design speed 17 Knots, Cruise speed 14.5 Knots
• Main and auxiliary engines B & W
C.P.P: B & W
• Bow Thruster:
Brunvoll
Vessel Certificates of Safety and Navigation
• ISM Certificate
• SOLAS Passenger Safety Certificate
• Load Line
• Marpol (Prevention of pollution)
• Classification: RINA
Registro Italiano Navale
Electronic Equipment
• Radar: Furuno FR-1510 Mark III
• Radar Arpa : Furuno FR-2125
• GPS: Navtrac
• Sat. Navigator: Shipmate
• Echo Sounder: Simrad
• Gyro Compass: Anschutz
• Fire Alarm: Salwico
• Radio: GMDSS Raytheon
• SATCOM C.: Fax
• Sat Phone: Trane & Trane
Phone: 874-762014651
Fax: 874-762014652
8 days
Saturday to Saturday or Wednesday to Wednesday
5 days
Saturday to Wednesday
4 days
Wednesday to Saturday
Saturday
A.M: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island & Baltra Airport
P.M: Santa Cruz Island - Cerro Dragon
Sunday
AM: Bartholomew Island Visit
PM: Puerto Egas Visit, Santiago Island
Monday
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Tuesday
AM: Seymour Norte
PM: High Lands, Lava Tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday
AM: Lobería or El Junco Visit, San Cristobal Island & Airport
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal
Thursday
AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island
Friday
AM: Charles Darwin Research Station & Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island
Saturday
A.M: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island & Baltra Airport
P.M: Santa Cruz Island - Cerro Dragon
* All itineraries are subject to change at any time for any reason
SATURDAY
Quito to Guayaquil TAME Flight eq193 ETD 9:30AM ETA 11:15AM
Guayaquil to Baltra TAME Flight eq193 ETD 11:15AM ETA 12:45 PM
Baltra to Guayaquil: TAME Flight eq192 ETD 13:45 PM ETA 15:15PM
Guayaquil to Quito: TAME Flight eq192 ETD 15:15 PM ETA 16:45PM
WEDNESDAY
Quito to Guayaquil TAME Flight eq195 ETD 9:00 AM ETA 10:30 AM
Guayaquil to San Cristobal TAME Flight eq195 ETD 10:30 AM ETA 12:00 PM
San Cristobal to Guayaquil: TAME Flight eq194 ETD 13:00 PM ETA 14:30PM
Guayaquil to Quito: TAME Flight eq194 ETD 14:30 PM ETA 16:00PM
One checked suitcase (maximum 44 lbs.) and one carry-on are allowed per passenger.
Because flight schedules and arrival departure port are always subject to change, please inform your clients to check with our office in Ecuador upon arrival to verify the correct flight times and to reconfirm their flight. If they arrive late at night, they should check at the hotel for a message from EcuadorToursOnline.com regarding any possible change to the schedule shown here. We suggest you avoid making international connections the same day as the flight may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight.
HIGH SEASON ADULTS CHD
UIO – GPS – UIO $ 406.34 $ 209.22
GYE – GPS – GYE $ 355.74 $ 182.14
UIO – GPS – GYE $ 382.82 $ 197.46
GYE – GPS - UIO $ 379.26 $ 193.90
UIO -GPS $ 206.22 $ 107.66
GPS - UIO $ 200.12 $ 101.56
GYE - GPS $ 179.14 $ 92.34
GPS - GYE $ 176.60 $ 89.80
LOW SEASON ADULTS CHD
UIO – GPS – UIO $ 350.34 $ 181.22
GYE – GPS – GYE $ 312.06 $ 160.30
UIO – GPS – GYE $332.98 $ 172.54
GYE – GPS - UIO $329.42 $ 168.98
| M/V GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II |
| USA AND CANADA PASSENGERS PREPAID 2009 RATES |
| 4 DAYS CRUISE |
| CABIN | GROSS RATE USD | REBATED OFFER USD | CHECK AVAILABILITY | BOOK IT |
| Renaissance suite | 2.095,00 | 105 | ||
| Deluxe balcony suite | 1.965,00 | 98 | ||
| Premium suite | 1.700,00 | 85 | ||
| Classic suite | 1.545,00 | 77 |
| LOW SEASON: JAN 8 - 14, MAY 1 - JUN 15, NOV 24 - DEC 15 |
| CABIN | GROSS RATE USD | REBATED OFFER USD | CHECK AVAILABILITY | BOOK IT |
| Renaissance suite | 1.960,00 | 98 | ||
| Deluxe balcony suite | 1.840,00 | 92 | ||
| Preimun suite | 1.590,00 | 80 | ||
| Classic suite | 1.445,00 | 72 | ||
EUROPEANS PASSENGERS PAY AS LOW SEASON RATE ALONG THE ALL YEAR PRICES PER PERSON PRICES INCLUDE: - All meals on the cruise - Beverages with meals (including also house wines) - Guided shore excursions with naturalist guides. PRICES DON'T INCLUDE: - USD $ 410,00 * Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands - USD $ 100,00 Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee - USD $ 10,00 Inmigration Card - Any item consumed from the minibar that is located in each cabin/'suite. In addition, extras are premium wines, tips to the ship´s crew and the naturalist guides. *Subject to Change |
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Rates |
| M/V GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II |
| 2009 PREPAID RATES |
| 5 DAYS CRUISE |
| CABIN | GROSS RATE USD | REBATED OFFER USD | CHECK AVAILABILITY | BOOK IT |
| Renaissance suite | 2.795,00 | 140 | ||
| Deluxe balcony suite | 2.615,00 | 131 | ||
| Premium suite | 2.270,00 | 114 | ||
| Classic suite | 2.060,00 | 103 |
| LOW SEASON: JAN 8 - 14, MAY 1 - JUN 15, NOV 24 - DEC 15 |
| CABIN | GROSS RATE USD | REBATED OFFER USD | CHECK AVAILABILITY | BOOK IT |
| Renaissance suite | 2.615,00 | 131 | ||
| Deluxe balcony suite | 2.445,00 | 122 | ||
| Preimun suite | 2.125,00 | 106 | ||
| Classic suite | 1.925,00 | 96 | ||
EUROPEANS PASSENGERS PAY AS LOW SEASON RATE ALONG THE ALL YEAR PRICES PER PERSON PRICES INCLUDE: - All meals on the cruise - Beverages with meals (including also house wines) - Guided shore excursions with naturalist guides. PRICES DON'T INCLUDE: - USD $ 410,00 * Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands - USD $ 100,00 Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee - USD $ 10,00 Inmigration Card - Any item consumed from the minibar that is located in each cabin/'suite. In addition, extras are premium wines, tips to the ship´s crew and the naturalist guides. *Subject to Change |
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Rates |
| M/V GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II |
| 2009 PREPAID RATES |
| 8 DAYS CRUISE |
| CABIN | GROSS RATE USD | REBATED OFFER USD | CHECK AVAILABILITY | BOOK IT |
| Renaissance suite | 4.590,00 | 230 | ||
| Deluxe balcony suite | 4.300,00 | 215 | ||
| Premium suite | 3.720,00 | 186 | ||
| Classic suite | 3.385,00 | 169 |
| LOW SEASON: JAN 8 - 14, MAY 1 - JUN 15, NOV 24 - DEC 15 |
| CABIN | GROSS RATE USD | REBATED OFFER USD | CHECK AVAILABILITY | BOOK IT |
| Renaissanve suite | 4.290,00 | 215 | ||
| Deluxe balcony suite | 4.025,00 | 201 | ||
| Preimun suite | 3.480,00 | 174 | ||
| Classic suite | 3.165,00 | 158 | ||
EUROPEANS PASSENGERS PAY AS LOW SEASON RATE ALONG THE ALL YEAR PRICES PER PERSON PRICES INCLUDE: - All meals on the cruise - Beverages with meals (including also house wines) - Guided shore excursions with naturalist guides. PRICES DON'T INCLUDE: - USD $ 410,00 * Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands - USD $ 100,00 Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee - USD $ 10,00 Inmigration Card - Any item consumed from the minibar that is located in each cabin/'suite. In addition, extras are premium wines, tips to the ship´s crew and the naturalist guides. *Subject to Change |
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