Aboard GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II

The m/v Galapagos Explorer II is designed to provide both comfort and an in-depth educational interpretation for 100 guests visiting the Galapagos National Park. Built in 1990, with an overall length of 293 feet and 17-knot cruising speed, the m/v Galapagos Explorer II is the most elegant of the vessels cruising Galapagos waters.

Facilities include: 50 suites, restaurant, boutique, reference library, lounge & bar, lecture room with full complement of audio/visual equipment, Jaccuzi, solarium, observation deck, 24-hour coffee & tea station, massage, satellite communications, three-channel television system in each suite.

GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II DECK PLAN

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Galapagos Explorer II Features and Amenities:

1. All-exterior suites, each with mini-bar, sitting area, ample closets, panoramic windows (except Magellan Deck, with portholes)
2. "The Galapagos Explorer Guide," an exclusive guidebook delivered to each passenger along with the cruise documents
3. Six bilingual naturalists on board to accompany guests ashore, and provide interesting lectures, talks and discussions
4. Pre-Colombian artifacts and artwork in the ship’s gallery, thanks to cooperation with the Central Bank Museum of Ecuador
5. Passenger assistance in three local Airports: Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal Island and Baltra. Guaranteed space (at additional cost) aboard flight to Galapagos Islands with purchase of cruise ticket
6. Bilingual staff on board and at the airports
7. Two glass-bottomed boats. Passengers will have the opportunity to have an underwater experience, without diving or snorkeling
8. Scuba diving opportunities are available for divers with PADI license;
   additional costs apply