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Galapagos Explorer II
Our cruises are more than an expedition experience. We offer casual elegance in a natural paradise while traveling on any of our cruises to the Galapagos Islands. No matter what your interest is in the Galapagos archipelago, Galapagos island travel is surrounded by history and mystery. It is no small wonder that Charles Darwin was inspired to develop his renowned theory of evolution.
The M/V Galapagos Explorer II experience is more that a cruise program. Our Galapagos tours are designed to offer comfort, adventure and security while you discover this paradise. Cruises to the Galapagos Islands will enchant you with its magic. In fact, it will be easy to discover how a Galapagos cruise will be a life time trip that will increase your love for nature.
We offer three, four, and seven night cruises with accommodations on our astonishing all –suites vessel with a sea view, and twenty-four have private balconies. Each suite has a television, a mini-bar, and wireless internet access. The Explorer II has a central air conditioning system that covers all the interior areas, satellite communication, and all the amenities you need for a life time adventure experience on your Galapagos cruise.
While on board the vessel, personal service and attention to all your needs is our primary concern. During the day you will have an opportunity for two Galapagos tours on the islands that our guides will lead. Later on board, our crew will pamper you with their personal service. You can relax at the Jacuzzi, drink a cocktail while you watch the sunset, or ask for a massage in the comfort of your suite.
The renowned culinary staff prepares a daily fare of popular international and Ecuadorian cuisine, as well as special diets. Meals are served with style and flair in the one-seating, no-smoking restaurant. You will be able to experience the perfect blend of Latin American cuisine mixed with international flavors while on your Galapagos cruise.
The Explorer II offers a variety of areas for you to enjoy, including two Jacuzzis, and a Piano Bar, all designed for your relaxation and musical enjoyment. Galapagos Island travel offers the possibility of meeting new friends from different parts of the world while our Captain sails our majestic vessel through the Galapagos waters.
Our Galapagos Tours are designed to provide interesting itineraries in this pristine paradise. Experts naturalists guides will describe the islands and their history. Guides share information on geology, evolution, pirates, and loves stories. These are just a few topics that you will be able to discover while you walk through the trails of this archipelago.
We at Galapagos Explorer believe in responsible tourism and are committed to preserve the natural environment where we operate. We have created a process using low impact, biodegradable soaps, detergents and shampoos that are used on board the vessel. . We share our practice with our guests providing different tips throughout the program that will help travelers in our initiative. In 2008, we qualified for the ISO 14001% certification which is the only international regulation that allows us to establish, record, implement, maintain and constantly improve the environmental management system.
The Galapagos Explorer II constantly supports Galapagos communities through social work and contributions to education. We purchase 30% of our supplies from local companies, hire local staff to coordinate our logistics, and encourage our passengers to purchase souvenirs while their Galapagos Island travel.
Additional benefits of our cruises to the Galapagos Islands include:
Cruise Reports magazine ranked the staterooms on the 50-suite Galapagos Explorer II among the best in the industry in passenger satisfaction.
The Galapagos Explorer II was featured as the ‘ship of choice’ to visit the Galapagos Islands in the Arts & Entertainment Television Network’s (A&E)Top Ten‰ series. The show featured the Top Ten animal adventures in the world. Previously, Canodros‚ Kapawi Ecolodge & Reserve deep in Ecuador’s Amazon Basin, was included among A&E’s Top Ten Exotic Destinations in the world.
The Galapagos Explorer II was chosen from among the thousands of cruise vacations offered, as one of the 100 best cruise vacations available in Theodore W. Scull’s popular guidebook ’100 Best Cruise Vacations’ published by Globe Pequet, now in its second edition.
America OnLine’s Cruise Critic listed the Galapagos Explorer II as one of the ‘10 Best cruise offerings’ available last year.
In 2009 and 2010, the prestigious American magazine Travel + Leisure distinguished the Galápagos Islands with the recognition of’Better Island’and in the category’Better Islands of the World’.
Islands Itinerary 2010-2011
Our ship explores the most remote islands of the archipelago. It is one of the safest ships that navigates the waters of the Galapagos. We offer three, four or seven night programs for a complete taste of what this natural paradise reveals on a Galapagos cruise.
Itinerary C 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
Wednesday
Arrival at Pto. Baquerizo Moreno airport
Transfer to the Galapagos Explorer II
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
Thursday
AM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island
Friday
AM: Charles Darwin station and Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island
Saturday
AM.: Playa Bachas, Santa Cruz island
PM: Cerro Dragon, 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: Visit to Lobería,Isla Lobos, Tijeretas ,El Junco or Interpretation center, San Cristobal island**
PM: Transfer to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport.
NOTE:** Considering flight schedule changes, weather conditions, and Galapagos National Park regulations, we have considered some alternate programs that we may offer the first and last days of the cruise. The guides will inform you about any variation.
Important changes for 2012
Galapagos National Park celebrated 50 years in 2009.As part of their challenge of conservation of the archipelago, they started to implement programs that reduce environmental impact and preserve the islands for future generations. This includes several stages that have been updated since the Unesco warning alert announced several years ago, finally ended this past July. In the tourist sector, the main change is in the 7 night program itinerary we will continue to operate through 2011. Starting 2012, the itineraries will be for 14 nights, which means that the configuration of our programs will be affected.
These changes have two important things to support the actions taken by the Park and the inclusion of new sites as part of our itinerary. Below you will find the new programs that we are going to operate starting January 14, 2012.
4 NIGHTS ˆ CRUISE B: FRIDAY TO TUESDAY
Friday
PM: Puerto Ayora 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: Seymour Norte Island
PM: Punta Carrion - El Chato, Santa Cruz Island
Tuesday
AM: Centro de Interpretación, San Cristobal Island
4 NIGHTS ˆ CRUISE C: TUESDAY TO SATURDAY
Tuesday
PM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
Wednesday
AM: options: a. Bahía Gardner, b. Islote Gardners, c. Islote Osborn, Española Island
PM: Punta Suárez, Española Island
Thursday
AM: Bahía Ballena/Eden, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island
Friday
AM: Charles Darwin Station and Puerto Ayora town, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Plazas Sur, Plazas Island
Saturday
AM: Baltra Island
6 NIGHTS ˆ CRUISE A: SATURDAY TO FRIDAY
Saturday
AM: Baltra Island
PM: Bahía Sullivan, Santiago Island
Sunday
AM: Bartolome Island
PM: Playa Espumilla, Santiago Island
Monday
AM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
PM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
Tuesday
AM: Caleta Tagus, Isabela Island
PM: Bahia Elizabeth, Isabela Island
Wednesday
AM: Post Office, Floreana Island
PM: options: a. Punta Cormorant, b. Corona del diablo, c. Champion, Floreana Island
Thrusday
AM: Galapaguera - Cerro Colorado, San Cristobal Island
PM: Ochoa Beach, San Cristobal Island
Friday
AM: Gemelos, Santa Cruz Island
Note: Itinerary approved by the Galapagos National Park on Jan.14.2012, subject to change as per their modifications. Flights to and from Galapagos will be informed once the airline communicates to us how the schedules will be affected. Ask your reservation agent for further details.
Operated by Canodros S.A.
CANODROS S.A. is a tourist operator with 24 years of service to regional and national tourism through cruises to the Galapagos Islands. On board of the M/V Galapagos Explorer II, they offer special programs in the Ecuadorian continental territory that has made an effort in fulfilling the mission to offer to all our clients ‘unforgettable experiences with responsible practices’. This focus contributes to the extensive service vocation towards the environmental benefit and progress of the community.
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