Galapagos Cruises

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.

Ship Info

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

M/V Explorer II Itinerary 8 days 5 days 8 days

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

Prices per person

EEUU AND CANADA PASSENGERS
4 DAYS CRUISE / 2011 PREPAID RATES
LOW SEASON (MAY 1ST TO JUNE 15TH & NOV 24TH TO DEC 15TH)
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 2.100,00	$ 105,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 1.970,00	$ 98,50
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 1.875,00	$ 93,75
Premium Suite	$ 1.705,00	$ 85,25
Classic Suite	$ 1.550,00	$ 77,50
Based on double occupancy. Single Suplement and Third person, on request. Low season rates apply for eurpeans along the all year.

4 DAYS CRUISE 2011 / PREPAID RATES
HIGH SEASON
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 2.245,00	$ 112,25
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 2.105,00	$ 105,25
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 2.005,00	$ 100,25
Premium Suite	$ 1.825,00	$ 91,25
Classic Suite	$ 1.655,00	$ 82,75
Based on double occupancy. Single Suplement and Third person, on request. Low season rates apply for eurpeans along the all year.

EEUU AND CANADA PASSENGERS
5 DAYS CRUISE / 2011 PREPAID RATES
LOW SEASON (MAY 1ST TO JUNE 15TH & NOV 24TH TO DEC 15TH)
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 2.800,00	$ 140,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 2.620,00	$ 131,00
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 2.495,00	$ 124,75
Premium Suite	$ 2.275,00	$ 113,75
Classic Suite	$ 2.060,00	$ 103,00
Based on double occupancy. Single Suplement and Third person, on request. Low season rates apply for eurpeans along the all year.

5 DAYS CRUISE 2011 / PREPAID RATES
HIGH SEASON
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 2.995,00	$ 149,75
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 2.800,00	$ 140,00
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 2.670,00	$ 133,50
Premium Suite	$ 2.430,00	$ 121,50
Classic Suite	$ 2.205,00	$ 110,25
Based on double occupancy. Single Suplement and Third person, on request. Low season rates apply for eurpeans along the all year.

8 DAYS CRUISE / 2011 PREPAID RATES
LOW SEASON (MAY 1ST TO JUNE 15TH & NOV 24TH TO DEC 15TH)
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 4.600,00	$ 230,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 4.320,00	$ 216,00
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 4.110,00	$ 205,50
Premium Suite	$ 3.740,00	$ 187,00
Classic Suite	$ 3.395,00	$ 169,75
Based on double occupancy. Single Suplement and Third person, on request. Low season rates apply for eurpeans along the all year.

8 DAYS CRUISE 2011 / PREPAID RATES
HIGH SEASON
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 4.920,00	$ 246,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 4.620,00	$ 231,00
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 4.400,00	$ 220,00
Premium Suite	$ 4.000,00	$ 200,00
Classic Suite	$ 3.630,00	$ 181,50
Based on double occupancy. Single Suplement and Third person, on request. Low season rates apply for eurpeans along the all ye

EUROPE PASENGERS
4 DAYS CRUISE
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 2.100,00	$ 105,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 1.970,00	$ 98,50
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 1.875,00	$ 93,75
Premium Suite	$ 1.705,00	$ 85,25
Classic Suite	$ 1.550,00	$ 77,50

5 DAYS CRUISE
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 2.800,00	$ 140,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 2.620,00	$ 131,00
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 2.495,00	$ 124,75
Premium Suite	$ 2.275,00	$ 113,75
Classic Suite	$ 2.060,00	$ 103,00

8 DAYS CRUISE
TYPE OF CABIN	GROSS RATE	REBATE OFFER
Renaissance Suite	$ 4.600,00	$ 230,00
De Luxe Balcony Suite	$ 4.320,00	$ 216,00
Renaissance Panoramica	$ 4.110,00	$ 205,50
Premium Suite	$ 3.740,00	$ 187,00
Classic Suite	$ 3.395,00	$ 169,75

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

Flight Information

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