Explorer II
(100 Passenger – Deluxe Expedition Vessel)
The Galapagos Explorer II is one of the most elegant of the vessels cruising the Galapagos’ waters. The Galapagos Explorer II has an overall length of 293 ft and reaching 17 knots. The Galapagos Explorer II is designed to provide both comfort and in depth information to 100 passengers visiting some of the remotest islands of the Galapagos National Park Archipelago. The Explorer II has operated in the Galapagos Islands since 1998, she is well adapted to the high standards of Galapagos eco-tourism, interpretation and environmental education.
Note – 13 & 17 Day Galapagos Programs also available – Contact us for availability and details.
GSA Program Price Includes
Selected Galapagos Cruise + 2 Free Nights Hotel in Quito (or Guayaquil)
Itinerary
Explorer II - 2012
7 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Wed
DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)
DAY 3 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas)
DAY 4 (Sun) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 5 (Mon) NORTH SEYMOUR - SANTA CRUZ (Punta Carrion, Highlands/El Chato)
DAY 6 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center) - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Wed) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
7 DAY PROGRAM: Mon - Sun
DAY 1 (Mon) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Quito)
DAY 2 (Tue) QUITO - SAN CRISTOBAL (Cerro Brujo)
DAY 3 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
DAY 4 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Whale Bay) - RABIDA
DAY 5 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 6 (Sat) BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 7 (Sun) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Explorer II - 2012
9 DAY PROGRAM: Fri - Sat
DAY 1 (Fri) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Sat) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTIAGO (Sullivan Bay)
DAY 3 (Sun) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Playa Espumilla)
DAY 4 (Mon) ISABELA (Punta Vincente Roca) - FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza)
DAY 5 (Tue) ISABELA (Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay)
DAY 6 (Wed) FLOREANA (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown)
DAY 7 (Thu) SAN CRISTOBAL (Galapaguera, Playa Ochoa)
DAY 8 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands/Los Gemelos) - BALTRA – QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 9 (Sat) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Explorer II - 2012
11 DAY PROGRAM: Thu - Sun
DAY 1 (Thu) ARRIVE QUITO* (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 2 (Fri) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station)
DAY 3 (Sat) SANTA CRUZ (Las Bachas) - SANTIAGO (Puerto Egas)
DAY 4 (Sun) GENOVESA (Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
DAY 5 (Mon) NORTH SEYMOUR - SANTA CRUZ (Punta Carrion, Highlands/El Chato)
DAY 6 (Tue) SAN CRISTOBAL (Interpretation Center, Cerro Brujo)
DAY 7 (Wed) ESPANOLA (Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez)
DAY 8 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Whale Bay) - RABIDA
DAY 9 (Fri) SANTA CRUZ (Darwin Station) - SOUTH PLAZAS
DAY 10 (Sat) BALTRA - QUITO (Overnight Hotel)
DAY 11 (Sun) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)
*GUAYAQUIL - can be substituted for international arrival/departure city.
Pricing and Details
2012 PRICING Contact GSA for preferred date availability and detailed Trip Proposal
2013 Pricing and Dates available on request
BOAT SEASONS
Low Season: Jan 8 - 14 / May 1 - June 15 / Nov 24 - Dec 15
High Season: Rest of Year
| 7 DAY PROGRAM (Low Season) | 7 DAY PROGRAM (High Season) |
| $2195 - Classic Suite | $2345 - Classic Suite |
| $2645 - Renaissance Panoramic | $2785 - Renaissance Panoramic |
| $2815 - Deluxe Balcony | $2955 - Deluxe Balcony |
| $3095 - Majestic Balcony | $3245 - Majestic Balcony |
| $3245 - Renaissance Balcony | $3385 - Renaissance Balcony |
| 9 DAY PROGRAM (Low Season) | 9 DAY PROGRAM (High Season) |
| $3065 - Classic Suite | $3245 - Classic Suite |
| $3695 - Renaissance Panoramic | $3875 - Renaissance Panoramic |
| $3935 - Deluxe Balcony | $4115 - Deluxe Balcony |
| $4355 - Majestic Balcony | $4535 - Majestic Balcony |
| $4545 - Renaissance Balcony | $4725 - Renaissance Balcony |
| 11 DAY PROGRAM (Low Season) | 11 DAY PROGRAM (High Season) |
| $3895 - Classic Suite | $4135 - Classic Suite |
| $4695 - Renaissance Panoramic | $4945 - Renaissance Panoramic |
| $5025 - Deluxe Balcony | $5265 - Deluxe Balcony |
| $5565 - Majestic Balcony | $5795 - Majestic Balcony |
| $5795 - Renaissance Balcony | $6035 - Renaissance Balcony |
CABIN DETAILS: Virtual Tour & 360 View (return via back button)
Explorer Deck – Renaissance Category
Erickson Deck - Renaissance & Deluxe Category
Marco Polo Deck - Deluxe & Premium Category
Columbus Deck – Classic Category
Magellan Deck – Classic Category
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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel, any optional tours & transfers (as purchased and noted).
Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare*, airport taxes, travel insurance, entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).
*Quote for International flights can be provided separately by our discount air partner.
Accommodation: All Deluxe Class Expedition boat programs include 2 nights (5 star hotel).
View Sample Accommodations
Transfers (Quito or Guayaquil): we will provide pricing for our private airport/hotel meet and transfer service with the detailed Trip Proposal.
Note - New Quito International Airport Location - slated to open October 2012, Quito's new international airport in Tababela is located approximately 45 minutes from Quito's center.
Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$460 - Low Season: (January - June / September - November)
$525 - High Season: (July - August / December)
Note - 2012 Fuel Supplement/Fuel Increase will be noted in 2012 proposals
Single Supplement: Trip cost is based on shared accommodations throughout, a single supplement charge is assessed for passengers traveling alone or preferring single accommodations. Most Galapagos boats offer a shared option for same sex singles willing to share a cabin in order to waive the single supplement (please indicate your single preference when contacting us).
Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.
Carbon Offset Program:
Go South Adventures is proud to promote the CarbonFund.org program - which gives all of us the ability to offset our carbon footprint both at home and while traveling on a Go South Adventure. Learn more at CarbonFund.org, where their motto is: "Reduce what you can. Offset what you can't".
