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Galapagos Island Tours & Travel | EXPLORER II

The Galapagos Explorer II not only offers an opportunity for discovery, adventure and environmental education, but it is also a superior vessel that offers the highest levels of comfort and safety, while complying with the standards of the Galapagos National Park Service. Built in 1990 in Italy, the Galapagos Explorer II offers space for one hundred passengers with accommodations in fifty suites, each with TV, VCR, mini bar and satellite communications. The commons areas feature a boutique, a spa with massage services, a library filed with relevant information about the island wildlife, a karaoke bar, conference room, Jacuzzi, solarium, and expansive observatory deck. The stylish Explorer II even offers diving opportunities for its interested guests.
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PRICING & ITINERARY INFORMATION

6 DAY PROGRAM	7 DAY PROGRAM	10 DAY PROGRAM
Tue-Sun (Weekly Departures)	Fri-Thu (Weekly Departures)	Fri-Sun | Tue-Thu (Weekly Departures)
Pricing
LOW SEASON Classic Suite $2145 Premium Suite / Marco Polo +$125 Deluxe Balcony Suite / Erickson +$335 Renaissance Suite +425   HIGH SEASON: Classic Suite $2260 Premium Suite / Marco Polo +$135 Deluxe Balcony Suite / Erickson +$345 Renaissance Suite +445	LOW SEASON Classic Suite $2530 Premium Suite / Marco Polo +$155 Deluxe Balcony Suite / Erickson +$405 Renaissance Suite +535   HIGH SEASON: Classic Suite $2680 Premium Suite / Marco Polo +$170 Deluxe Balcony Suite / Erickson +$445 Renaissance Suite +595	LOW SEASON: Classic Suite $3570 Premium Suite / Marco Polo +$245 Deluxe Balcony Suite / Erickson +$665 Renaissance Suite +875   HIGH SEASON: Classic Suite $3820 Premium Suite / Marco Polo +$265 Deluxe Balcony Suite / Erickson +$725 Renaissance Suite +955
2008 Seasons LOW: Jan 8 - 14 / May 1 - June 15 /Nov 24 - Dec 15 HIGH: Jan 15 - April 30 / June 16 - Nov 23 / Dec 16 - Jan 7 Published High and Low season periods are subject to change.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Quito Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito - San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) Day 3 - Espanola (Punta Suarez) - Santa Cruz (Charles Darwin Station) Day 4 - Genovesa (El Barranco, Darwin Bay) Day 5 - Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach) - Baltra - Quito Day 6 - Quito - Home Optional Extension Program	Day 1 - Arrive Quito Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito - San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) Day 3 - Española Day 4 - Genovesa Day 5 - Isabela Day 6 - Fernandina - Isabela Day 7 - Santiago - Bartolome	Day 1 - Arrive Quito Quito accommodations Day 2 - Fly Quito - San Cristobal (Interpretation Center) Day 3 - Española - Santa Cruz (Darwin Station) Day 4 - Genovesa Day 5 - San Cristobal Day 6 - Bartholome - Puerto Egas Day 7 - Fernandina - Isabela Day 8 - North Seymour - Santa Cruz (Highlands) Day 9 - San Cristobal - return to Quito Day 10 - Quito - Home Optional Extension Program
Included / Excluded
Included in tour cost - 2 nights accommodation in Quito. - Galapagos Cruise (4D, 5D or 8D). - Meals while in the Galapagos. - Quito representative. - Naturalist guide while on yacht. - Transfers. - Breakfasts at hotel. - Southern Explorations pre departure services.	Excluded in tour cost - Domestic Airfare: (Quito/Gal/Quito) Low Season - $360: May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31 High Season - $415: Jan 1 - April 30 / June 15 - Sept 14 / Nov 1 - Dec 31 - International airfare. - Airport taxes. - Travel insurance. - Lunch and dinner while in towns or cities. - Entrance to Galapagos to National Park ($100 Adult / $50 Child).	Note: - All Cruise ships have land accommodations at 5 star hotels.
Boat Specs / Floorplans / Images
Our suites average 250sqft and offer
Private bath with marble vanity (personal hair dryer) and refrigerator. Your suites are equipped with a tv set. We have an internal tv system that allows you to have 3 channels. Entertainment movies. Documentaries on the islands or natural history in general and the daily program, you will find this channels available every time you come back from your visits to the islands Two twin beds or one queen bed and small sitting area. Telephone for national or international calls.
All suite Accommodations
Convertible double Beds Extra sofa bed for triple configurations Mini-Bar Television Marble bathroom Private safety deposit box Walk-in or large closets Satellite communication 110/220 volt outlets Hair dryer Vanity dresser
Renaissance Balcony Suites
Located on the Explorer Deck, they offer the ultimate amenity: a private verandah. They feature three full-length wardrobes. Average suites size 287 ft2/26.66 m2 Suites No. 601, 602, 603, 604
Renaissance Panoramic and Deluxe Balcony Suites
Panoramic suites offer the ultimate amenity. They are spacious and have three panoramic windows that overlook the bow of the ship. They feature three full-length wardrobes. Average suites size 284 ft2/26.38 m2 Suites No. 505, 506 Deluxe Balcony suites feature a private balcony and two full-length wardrobes. Average suites size 215 ft2/19.97 m2 Suites No. 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 514, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519
Premium Suites
Located on the Marco Polo Deck. They feature three picture windows and two full-length wardrobes. Average suites size 235 ft2/21.83 m2 Suites No. 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 433
Classic Suite - Columbus Deck
Located on the Columbus Deck. They come with three large windows. Average suites size 250 ft2/23.23 m2 Suites No. 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345
Classic Suite - Magellan Deck
Located on the Magellan Deck. They feature a spacious walk-in closet and a courtain separating the sleeping and seating areas. Average suites size: No. 246, 247, 248, 249 240 ft2/22.30 m2 No. 250, 251, 252 210 ft2/19.51 m2
On Board Facilities
Conference Room Piano Bar Library Coffe/Tea Station Card/Game Room Naturalist & Research Center Solarium Wildlife Observation Deck Restaurant Boutique Elevator Medical Center Hull Stabilizers (to minimize ship's rocking) Swimming Pool Jacuzzi Bar Internet Center and wireless service on board
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 International 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

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PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Additional $215

- Single Supplement is the additional cost of a single traveler not sharing a room in double occupancy. We will match you with another same gender traveler unless you request single accommodations.

Prices based on 3% cash discount