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Established as an ecological park to help protect it from human destruction and abuse, the Islands are now viewed only by guided daily expeditions. As a traveler, your lifestyle is luxurious. Staying aboard a ship such as the Galapagos Explorer II for a grand cruise liner experience in the evenings and traveling to different islands with expert naturalist guides by day.
Enjoy views of the islands from the lounge and bar areas on the main deck of the Galapagos Explorer II. Relaxing in the ship's library, you can read books about the islands and their natural history, extensive maps and charts, contemporary literature, and an extensive collection of the classics. The library also houses the video collection for you to watch in your cabin.| Type: | Ocean going cruise ship |
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| Year: | 1990 |
| Category: | Deluxe |
| Capacity: | 100 passengers |
| L.O.A.: | 293.14 feet |
| Beam: | 50.49 feet |
| Draft: | 13.23 feet |
| Gross Tons: | 4077 tons |
| Cruising Speed: | 17 knots |
| Engines: | Main and auxiliary Engines B&W |
| Electronic Equipment: | Radar Furuno FR-1510 Mark III, Radar Arpa Furuno FR-2125, Navtrac GPS, Shipmate Sat. Navigator, Echo sounder Simrad, Giro Compass Anschuts, fire alarm Salwico, GMDSS Raytheon Radio, Sat. phone Trane and Trane. |
| Certificate of safety and navigation: | ISM Certificate, SOLAS Passenger Certificate, Load Line, Marpol (prevention of pollution), Classification RINA (Registro Italiano Navale). |
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Prices 2011
Types of Cabin Deck |
Cruise "A" 3 Nights 4 Days Wed to Sat |
Cruise "B" 4 Nights 5 Days Sat to Wed |
Cruise "C or D" 7 Nights 8 Days Wed - Wed or Sat - Sat |
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High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
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| Renaissance Suite (On the Explorer Deck) |
$2,245 |
$2,100 |
$2,995 |
$2,800 |
$4,920 |
$4,600 |
| Deluxe Balcony Suite (On the Erickson, Marco Polo) |
$2,105 |
$1,970 |
$2,800 |
$2,620 |
$4,620 |
$4,320 |
| Renaissance Panoramic (On the Erickson Deck) |
$2,005 |
$1,875 |
$2,670 |
$2,495 |
$4,400 |
$4,110 |
| Premium Suites (On the Marco Polo Deck) |
$1,825 |
$1,705 |
$2,430 |
$2,275 |
$4,000 |
$3,740 |
| Classic Suites (On the Columbus & Magellan Deck) |
$1,655 |
$1,550 |
$2,205 |
$2,060 |
$3,630 |
$3,395 |
Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June, November 24 to December 15
NOT INCLUDED: Fuel surcharge US$26.00 per night per passenger, apply to adults or children. Galapagos National Park fee (US$100.00). Control Transit Card Ingala (US$10.00). Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Round trip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos Islands, Airport Tax International Departure US$25.00 from Guayaquil and US$41.00 from Quito and per person to be paid in cash at the airpport. Government taxes are not included. Consumption from the frigo-bar
NOTE: The above rates are per person. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, De Luxe, Premium, or Classic Suite are available upon clients ’ request. Cruises include: guided visits to the islands, all meals. The Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees (not determined by EQ TOURING) and the EQ TOURING rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. Children under 7 years of age are not allowed on board. For cruises iin special holidays, all children under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an adult in the same cabin. One discount applies per cabin.
Prices 2012
Types of Cabin Deck |
Cruise "B & C" 4 Nights 5 Days Fri to Tue Tue to Sat |
Cruise "A" 6 Nights 7 Days Sat to Fri |
Cruise " D" 8 Nights 9 Days Combination B & C |
Cruise "E" 10 Nights 11 Days Combination of A& B or C cruises: Sat -Tue, Tue - Sat |
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High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Low Season |
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| Renaissance Suite (On the Explorer / Erickson Deck) |
$3,175 |
$2,985 |
$4,525 |
$4,255 |
$5,845 |
$5,495 |
$7,145 |
$6,715 |
| De Luxe Balcony Suite (On the Erickson, Marco Polo) |
$2,970 |
$2,795 |
$4,235 |
$3,980 |
$5,470 |
$5,140 |
$6,685 |
$6,285 |
| Renaissance Panoramic (On the Erickson Deck) |
$2,775 |
$2,610 |
$3,960 |
$3,720 |
$5,110 |
$4,805 |
$6,250 |
$5,875 |
| Premium Suites (On the Marco Polo Deck) |
$2,530 |
$2,375 |
$3,600 |
$3,390 |
$4,655 |
$4,375 |
$5,690 |
$5,350 |
| Classic Suites (On the Columbus & Magellan Deck) |
$2,295 |
$2,155 |
$3,270 |
$3,075 |
$4,220 |
$3,970 |
$5,160 |
$4,850 |
| Fuel Surcharge | $104 |
$156 |
$208 |
$260 |
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Low Season: January 8 to 14, May 1 to June 15, November 24 to December 15
NOT INCLUDED: Fuel surcharge. Galapagos National Park fee. Control Visit Card Ingala. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Transfers from the Hotel to the Airport to take the flight to the Galapagos Islands. Fee for ticketing. Round trip airfare from Guayaquil or Quito to the Galapagos Islands, Airport Tax International Departure to be paid in cash. Government taxes are not included. 12% Ecuadorian tax for reservations confirmed in Ecuador.
NOTE: These rates are per person in US$ dollars. Single and Triple occupancy rates in Renaissance, De Luxe, Premium, or Classic Suite are available upon passengers' request. Cruises include: guided visits to the islands, all meals. Consumption from the frigobar located in the suites are payable by the guest and at the rate indicated on the menu. The Galapagos Islands and/or other tax fees (not determined by Canodros S.A.) and the Canodros S.A. rates are subject to change without prior notice. Children under 12 years of age pay 50% of the rate accompanied by an adult. For Holiday's cruises children under 12 years of age pay 75% of the rate accompanied by an adult in the same cabin. One discount applies per cabin. Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on board.
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Itinerary 2011 - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
(Wednesday to Wednesday)
| Day | Time |
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| Wednesday | AM: Arrival at Pto. Baquerizo Moreno airport. Transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island ** |
| Thursday | AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island |
| Friday | AM: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island PM: Rabida Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island PM: Dragon Hill, 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: Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island ** PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport |
NOTE: ** Considering the changes in the flight schedules, weather conditions and National Park Regulations, we have included several alternatives to the visits offered to our passengers in the first and last day of the cruise program. The Guide will provide information about the final program.
Itinerary 2012 - Itinerary "A" 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
(Saturday to Friday)
| Day | Time |
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| Saturday | AM: Baltra Island PM: Bahia Sullivan, Santiago Island |
| Sunday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Beach Espumilla, Santiago Island |
| Monday | AM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island PM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
| Tuesday | AM: Tagus Cove, Isabela Island PM: Bahia Elizabeth, Isabela Island |
| Wednesday | AM: Post Office, Floreana Island PM: options: a. Punta Cormorant, b. Devil's Crown, c. Champion, Floreana Island |
| Thursday | AM: Galapaguera - Cerro Colorado, San Cristobal Island PM: Ochoa Beach, San Cristobal Island |
| Friday | AM: The Twins, Santa Cruz Island |
NOTE: **Valid starting January 14th, 2012 and is subject to change without prior notice, as requested by Galapagos National Park authorities. For the process at Ingala, Sicgal and for the airline control, passengers need to be at the airport two hours prior the flight departure. We have not receive the final flights and schedules from TAME once this inform we will update the information immediately.
Itinerary 2012 - Itinerary "B" 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
(Friday to Tuesday)
| Day | Time |
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| Friday | PM: Puerto Ayora town and Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Island |
| Saturday | AM: Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island PM: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
| Sunday | AM: El Barranco, Genovesa Island PM: Bahia Darwin, Genovesa Island |
| Monday | AM: North Seymour Island PM: Punta Carrión - El Chato, Ssanta Cruz Island |
| Tuesday | AM: Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island |
NOTE: **Valid starting January 14th, 2012 and is subject to change without prior notice, as requested by Galapagos National Park authorities. For the process at Ingala, Sicgal and for the airline control, passengers need to be at the airport two hours prior the flight departure. inform we will update the information immediately.
Itinerary 2012 - Itinerary "C" 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
(Tuesday to Saturday)
| Day | Time |
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| Tuesday | PM: Wizard Hill, San Cristobal Island |
| Wednesday | AM: options: a. Gardner bay, b. Gardners Islet, c. Osborn Islet, Española Island PM: Punta Suárez, Española Island |
| Thursday | AM: Whale Bay/Eden, Santa Cruz Island PM: Rabida Island |
| Friday | AM: Charles Darwin Station and Puerto Ayora town, Santa Cruz Island PM: South Plazas, Plazas Island |
| Saturday | AM: Baltra Island |
NOTE: **Valid starting January 14th, 2012 and is subject to change without prior notice, as requested by Galapagos National Park authorities. For the process at Ingala, Sicgal and for the airline control, passengers need to be at the airport two hours prior the flight departure. inform we will update the information immediately.
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