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Year Round Destination |
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The Galapagos Archipelago is located on the Equator and its climate is sub-tropical, allowing cruises to operate on a year round basis.
Temperatures are determined almost entirely by the ocean currents that are influenced by the trade winds. Generally, December to
May is warm and sunny; June to November is cool and breezy. Most birds nest year round, so you can see courtship, mating, chicks
hatching and rearing almost any time of the year.
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M/V
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
7 NIGHTS (Saturday to Saturday) |
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M/V
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
7 NIGHTS (Wednesday to Wednesday) |
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Saturday |
AM |
Fly to the Baltra Airport and board the
M/V Galapagos Explorer II |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Fly to the San Cristobal Airport and
board the M/V Galapagos Explorer II |
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PM |
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
(1) |
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Sunday |
AM |
Bartholomew Island |
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Thursday |
AM |
Punta Suarez, Española Island |
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PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
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PM |
Gardner Bay, Española Island |
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Monday |
AM |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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Friday |
AM |
Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa
Cruz Island |
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PM |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
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PM |
Rabida Island |
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Tuesday |
AM |
Seymour Norte |
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Saturday |
AM |
Bachas Beach (2),
Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant
Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island |
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PM |
Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island |
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Wednesday
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AM
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Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El
Junco and Interpretation
Center, San Cristobal Island
(3) |
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Sunday
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AM
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Bartholomew Island
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PM |
Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
(1) |
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PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island |
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Thursday |
AM |
Punta Suarez, Española Island |
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Monday |
AM |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island |
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PM |
Gardner Bay, Española Island |
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PM |
Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
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Friday |
AM |
Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa
Cruz Island |
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Tuesday |
AM |
Seymour Norte |
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PM |
Rabida Island |
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PM |
El Chato (Highlands),lava tunnels and Wild Giant
Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island |
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Saturday |
AM |
Bachas Beach (2),
Santa Cruz Island |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Lobería or Islas Lobos or Tijeretas or El
Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal Island
(3) |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure from Baltra
Airport back to the mainland |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure from San Cristobal Airport
back to the mainland |
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M/V Galapagos Explorer
II Cruise
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M/V Galapagos Explorer
II Cruise
3 NIGTHS (Wednesday to Saturday)
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M/V
Galapagos Explorer II Cruise
4 NIGHTS (Saturday to Wednesday) |
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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 |
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PM |
Cerro Brujo,
San Cristobal Island (1)
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PM |
Cerro Dragon, Santa
Cruz Island |
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Thursday |
AM |
Punta Suarez,
Española Island |
Sunday |
AM |
Bartholomew Island |
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PM |
Gardner Bay,
Española Island |
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PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago
Island |
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Friday
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AM |
Charles Darwin
Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island |
Monday |
AM |
Punta Espinoza,
Fernandina Island |
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PM |
Rabida Island |
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PM |
Punta Vicente Roca,
Isabela Island |
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Saturday |
AM |
Bachas Beach
(2),
Santa Cruz Island |
Tuesday |
AM |
Seymour North |
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PM |
The cruise
ends. Departure from Baltra Airport back to the mainland
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PM |
El Chato (Highlands),lava
tunnels
and Wild Giant Tortoises, Santa Cruz Island |
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Wednesday |
AM |
Lobería or
Islas Lobos or Tijeretas |
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or El Junco and
Interpretation
Center, San Cristobal Island (3) |
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PM |
The cruise ends. Departure from San
Cristobal Airport back to the mainland |
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| 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 refuelling, we will
offer to the passengers El Chato in the Highlands of Santa
Cruz.
(3) Considering the posible 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 refuelled, 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 passengers 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.
NEW SCHEDULE
FOR FLIGHTS TO GALAPAGOS
Starting July 5th. Tame Airlines is going to have
new schedules for the flights on Wednesday and Saturday. Please
inform you passengers of this changes in order to avoid any type
of inconveniences in the departure day:
** Continental time
| WEDNESDAY |
| Flight
No. 195 |
| Quito Departs |
09h00 |
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| Guayaquil Departs |
10h30 |
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| San Cristobal Arrives |
12h00** |
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| Flight
No. 194 |
| San Cristóbal Departs |
12h45** |
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| Guayaquil Arrives |
14h15 |
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| Quito Arrives |
15h45 |
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| SATURDAY |
| Flight
No. 191 |
| Quito Departs |
7h30 |
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| Guayaquil Departs |
09h00 |
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| Baltra Arrives |
10h30** |
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| Flight
No. 190 |
| Baltra Departs |
11h15** |
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| Guayaquil Arrives |
12h45 |
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| Quito Arrives |
14h15 |
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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 booked the program in advance
to make the proper arrangements with the local operator.
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Temperature (shown in Farenheit) |
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The following chart gives temperature averages and details for the Galapagos Islands throughout the year, so that you can better plan your Galapagos vacation. |
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| 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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For more information or questions
about traveling to the Galapagos Islands,
you may contact us here
Parranda
| Mistral
| Isabela
| M/V
Evolution | M/V
Eclipse
Coral
1 | Coral
2 | Beluga
| Lammer
Law | Alta
M/V
Galapagos Legend |
M/V
Xpedition
Eric,
Flamingo & Letty | Diamante
M/V
Galapagos Explorer II
M/V
Santa Cruz
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