Galapagos Explorer Cruises

The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is a 100 passenger luxury small ship operating in the Galapagos islands. Luxury tours and cruises are offered for 3, 4 and 7 nights on board this Renaissance line cruise ship, built in 1990, the Explorer is a luxurious all suite boat that sails the enchanted isles.

The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is designed to provide comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park. It operation is emphasized with interesting itineraries that offer the best of this pristine paradise. Expert naturalist guides will offer an environmentally friendly and educational cruise focused in the Natural History of the Galapagos.

Facilities on board: 50 suites, Boutique, Library, Karaoke Bar, Conference Room, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Solarium, observatory deck, 24 hours coffee and tea Station, Medical Assistance, Massage Suite, Satellite communication.

Equipment on board: VHS, data projector, slides projector, computer, folding screen TV, audio equipment and microphone, white board, DVD y CD player.

Galapagos Explorer itinerary

3, 4 or 7 nights
Saturday	AM:	Arrival by air to San Cristobal
	PM:	Cerro Brujo , San Cristobal Island
Sunday	AM:	Bartholomew Island
	PM:	Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
Monday	AM:	Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
	PM:	Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island
Tuesday	AM:	Seymour Norte
	PM:	El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island
Wednesday	AM:	Loberνa or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island
	PM:	Ochoa Beach, San Cristobal Island
Thursday	AM:	Punta Suarez, Espaρola Island
	PM:	Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora, Sta. Cruz Island
Friday	AM:	El Barranco, Genovesa Island
	PM:	Bahia Darwin, Genovesa Island
Saturday	AM:	Loberia and town, San Cristobal Islands
	PM	Departure from San Cristobal

Technical specifications

• Vessel built in 1990 in La Spezzia (Italy).
• GRT: 4077 Tons, Net 1223 Tons, Length Overall 88.16 m,
   Beam 15.3 m, Draft 4.012 m
• Design speed 17 Knots, Cruise speed 14.5 Knots
• Main and auxiliary engines B&W
   C.P.P: B&W
• Bow Thruster:
   Brunvoll

Vessel Certificates of Safety and Navigation

• ISM Certificate
• SOLAS Passenger Safety Certificate
• Load Line
• Marpol (Prevention of pollution)
• Classification: RINA
  Registro Italiano Navale
 
Electronic Equipment

• Radar: Furuno FR-1510 Mark III
• Radar Arpa : Furuno FR-2125
• GPS: Navtrac
• Sat. Navigator: Shipmate
• Echo Sounder: Simrad
• Gyro Compass: Anschutz
• Fire Alarm: Salwico
• Radio: GMDSS Raytheon
• SATCOM C.: Fax
• Sat Phone: Trane & Trane
  Phone: 874-762014651
  Fax: 874-762014652