 Departures: Wed - Sat. 
 Picture Gallery, click here "With the greatest expression of my appreciation I dedicate these few lines to the Galapagos Explorer II and her crew for this magnificent - but short-stay on the Galapagos Islands. I hope that the next visit will not be too far in the future, so that I can return to enjoy this paradise." With warmest wishes, H.R.M. Felipe Prince of Asturias, Spain ABOUT US Built in 1990, with an overall length of 89.35 m and reaching 17 knots, the M/V Galapagos Explorer II is the most elegant of the vessels cruising the Galapagos' waters. Designed to provide both comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park, this vessel travels up to the remotest islands of the Archipelago. The M/V GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II was part of the International Cruise Line "Renaissance" and operate in the Galápagos Islands since February 1998. It is not only a vessel adapted to the eco-tourism operations that provides environmental education and interpretation on the Galapagos, it also has all the installations and necessary services to guarantee guided experiences on the islands WHY THE GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II, OFFERS YOU THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO CRUISE THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: * All exterior suites, no cabins on board, and the most important all Suites have the same look, the difference in the price is the deck were the Suite is located. * "The Galapagos Explorer Guide" an exclusive guide to Explore the Galapagos Islands, deliver to each passenger along with the cruise documents. * Naturalist Room & Scientific exchanges with the Charles Darwin Research Station biologist. * Cooperation of the Central Bank Museum of Ecuador in our ship Galleries, with original pieces of our coast cultures precolombian. * Satellite Communication. * Doctor on board available 24 hours. * Amenities on board in every Suite like mini bar, and sitting area, walking closets in some cases, panoramic windows, portholes only in the Magellan Deck. * Different type of menus, available upon request (vegetarian, low sodium and others). * Internal TV sistem that allows the passenger to have 3 channels, one with documentaries on the islands or natural history, another with entertainment movies, and the last one with the Daily program of the vessel. * Southern Right Whale Adoption has certified that Canodros S.A. has adopted No. 71-75. Through the Southern Right Whale adoption program of the Whale Conservation Institute June 1999. * Passenger assistance in four local Airports: Quito, Guayaquil, Baltra and San Cristóbal. * Six naturalist-bilingual guides on board. * Galapagos Flight booking is warranty with your cruise reservation. * Bilingual Staff on board and on all the Airports. Wed. Baltra - Chinese Hat Thu. Espaņola: Punta Suarez - Gardner Bay Fri. San Cristobal: Interpretation Center Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - Puerto Ayora Sat. Bachas Beach - Cerro Dragon Sun. Bartolome - Puerto Egas - Santiago Mon. Fernandina: Punta Espinoza Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca Tue. Seymour Norte - Highlands of Santa Cruz and Lava Tubes Wed. Panga ride in Mosquera - Baltra |