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Galapagos Islands Cruises

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GALAPAGOS EXPLORER CRUISE ITINERARIES 2013

8 DAYS - ITINERARY A

SAT Baltra, Santiago: Sullivan Bay
SUN Bartolome, Santiago: Espumilla Beach
MON Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca, Fernandina: Punta Espinosa
TUE Isabela: Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay
WED Floreana: Post office bay, Punta Cormorant, Devils crown, Champion
THU San Cristobal: Galapaguera, Cerro Colorado, Cerro Brujo
FRI Santa Cruz: Twin craters, Charles Darwin Station
SAT Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach, Baltra

5 DAYS - ITINERARY B

SAT Baltra, Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon
SUN Genovesa: Prince Philip steps, Darwin Bay
MON North Seymour, Santa Cruz: Highlands & Punta Carrion
TUE San Cristobal: Punta Pitt, El Junco
WED San Cristobal: interpretation centre, airport

4 DAYS - ITINERARY C

WED San Cristobal: Cerro Tijereta
THU Española: Gardner Bay, Islets Gardener & Osborn, Punta Suarez
FRI Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station, Plazas
SAT Baltra airport

These Galapagos itineraries are valid as of 14th January 2012. They can also be combined into longer cruises. Please consult with our sales staff to check which itinerary runs for your Galapagos cruise date.

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Galapagos Explorer CRUISE SHIP

The Galapagos Explorer is a large cruise ship offering an exclusive experience at the islands – it is the only Galapagos cruise ship to offer accommodation only in suites (50 in total, various different types are available)!

On-board amenities include: library, lounge, Jacuzzi bar, sundeck, medical surgery, coffee station, games area and massage room. There are also daily lectures about the islands, as well as fun short workshops such as beginners Spanish / cocktail-making / chocolate-making.

As you would expect from such a luxurious vessel the itinerary is an excellent combination of the western, southern and northern island highlights.

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GALAPAGOS EXPLORER SPECIFICATIONS
  • Length: 289 Feet
  • Beam: 50 Feet
  • Speed:  15 knots
  • Crew:  70
  • Level of guide:  II or III, 1 guide per 16 passengers
  • Capacity: 100 passengers
ACCOMMODATION
  • Number of cabins:
    52 cabins including singles and deluxe suites,  all with lower beds.
  • Private bathroom: yes
  • Air conditioning: yes
  • Hot water: yes
  • Sundeck: yes

SNORKELLING / DIVING

  • Snorkelling: Equipment available for rental: From $10 (4 days) to $20 (8 days). Wetsuits are also available from $15 to $25.
  • Diving possible: No
2013 GALAPAGOS EXPLORER PRICES PER PERSON
  5 days 7 days 8 days
Renaissance balcony Suite $3640 high $5185 high $6055 high
$3425 low $4880 low $5690 low
Majestic balcony Suite $3490 high $4970 high $5800 high
$3275 low $4675 low $5455 low
Deluxe balcony Suite $3010 high $4290 high $5000 high
$2830 low $4030 low $4705 low
Renaissance Panoramic $2810 high $4005 high $4675 high
$2640 low $3765 low $4395 low
Classic Suite $2325 high $3310 high $3860 high
$2180 low $3110 low $3630 low

Low season from: 8-14th Jan / 1st May – 15th June / 24th Nov – 15th Dec.

Additional fuel surcharges apply: $432 (5 days) / $674 (6 days) / $593 (8 days).

* Prices may increase if Galapagos cruise operators put prices up for certain popular dates (especially July / August)
or other Galapagos agencies sell their charter spaces to us at higher prices.

* All boat information is correct at time of publishing but subject to change by the yacht owner or Galapagos National Park authority.