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M/V Galapagos Explorer II


Explorer II

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Itinerary

M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise Itineraries


 
M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
7 NIGHTS (Saturday to Saturday)
 
M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
7 NIGHTS (Wednesday to Wednesday)

Saturday

AM

Fly to the Baltra Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explsorer II

 

Wednesday

AM

Fly to the San Cristobal Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II

 

PM

Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

   

PM

Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island (1)

Sunday

AM

Bartholomew Island

 

Thursday

AM

Punta Suarez, Española Island

 

PM

Puerto Egas, Santiago Island

   

PM

Gardner Bay, Española Island

Monday

AM

Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island

 

Friday

AM

Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island

 

PM

Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island

   

PM

Rabida Island

Tuesday

AM

Seymour Norte

 

Saturday

AM

Bachas Beach (2), Santa Cruz Island

 

PM

El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island

   

PM

Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

Wednesday

 

AM

 

Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation
Center, San Cristobal Island (3)

 

Sunday

AM

Bartholomew Island

 

PM

Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island (1)

   

PM

Puerto Egas, Santiago Island

Thursday

AM

Punta Suarez, Española Island

 

Monday

AM

Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island

 

PM

Gardner Bay, Española Island

   

PM

Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island

Friday

AM

Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island

 

Tuesday

AM

Seymour Norte

 

PM

Rabida Island

   

PM

El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island

Saturday

AM

Bachas Beach (2), Santa Cruz Island

 

Wednesday

AM

Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island (3)

 

PM

The cruise ends. Departure from Baltra Airport back to the mainland

   

PM

The cruise ends. Departure from San Cristobal Airport back to the mainland


M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise


M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
3 NIGTHS (Wednesday to Saturday)
 
M/V Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
4 NIGHTS (Saturday to Wednesday)

Wednesday

AM

Arrival in San Cristobal Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II

Saturday

AM

Arrival by air to Baltra Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II

 

PM

Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island (1)

 

PM

Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

Thursday

AM

Punta Suarez, Española Island

Sunday

AM

Bartholomew Island

 

PM

Gardner Bay, Española Island

 

PM

Puerto Egas, Santiago Island

Friday

AM

Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island

Monday

AM

Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island

 

PM

Rabida Island

 

PM

Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island

Saturday

AM

Bachas Beach (2), Santa Cruz Island

Tuesday

AM

Seymour North

 

PM

The cruise ends. Departure from Baltra Airport back to the mainland

 

PM

El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels
and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island

     

Wednesday

AM

Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas

         

or El Junco and Interpretation
Center, San Cristobal Island

       

PM

The cruise ends. Departure from San Cristobal Airport back to the mainland


Notes :

(1) Considering the changes in the flight schedules, we can offer Kicker Rock as an alternative visit if the flight does not arrive on schedule.

(2) During the days that our vessel will be refueling, we will offer to the passengers El Chato in the Highlands of Santa Cruz.

(3) Considering the possible changes in the flight schedules, weather conditions and National Park Regulations, we have included several alternatives to the visits offered to our passengers.

(4) For 7 night cruise passengers during the days that our vessel will be refueled, we will offer visit(s) to the Caleta Tortuga Negra on Santa Cruz Island or Mosquera Island.

Important: The alternatives offered in the itinerary are not for the passenger’s selection. The Guide will provide information about the final program directly to the passengers. All the alternatives offered are subject to the Galapagos National Park authorization.



Introducing Tame Airlines

New Galapagos Islands Flight Schedule

WEDNESDAY

Flight No. 195

Quito Departs

0900h

 

Guayaquil Departs

1030h

 

San Cristobal Arrives

1100h

 

Flight No. 194

San Cristóbal Departs

1200h

 

Guayaquil Arrives

1430h

 

Quito Arrives

1600h

 
SATURDAY
Flight No. 193

Quito Departs

0930h

Guayaquil Departs

1115h

Baltra Arrives

1145h

Flight No. 192

Baltra Departs

1245h

Guayaquil Arrives

1515h

Quito Arrives

1645h


DIVING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR GALAPAGOS EXPLORER PASSENGERS


Sub-aqua (a Galapagos diving expert operator) is providing the service during the days that our ship is closest to Santa Cruz. As per our current itinerary this will be Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. PADI license and insurance for diving will be required. A minimum of 2 passengers per cruise is required. Details for diving places and schedules will be provided by our sales staff or you can review in our web site under activities section. It is very important to book the program in advance to make the proper arrangements with the local operator.

 

Temperature (shown in Farenheit)

 

The following chart gives temperature averages and details for the Galapagos Islands throughout the year, so that you can better plan your Galapagos vacation.

 

Temperatures

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Max. Air Temp.

84

86

88

86

82

78

76

74

76

77

78

80

Min. Air Temp.

70

74

74

72

72

68

66

64

62

64

66

68

Avg. Sea Temp.

74

76

76

76

74

74

72

66

68

70

72

74

Avg. Rainfall (in.)

1

1

2

1.5

0.75

0.25

0.5

0.25

0.5

0.25

0.5

0.5

 

 

 

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