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M/V Galapagos Explorer II

The M/V Galapagos Explorer II is designed to provide comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park. Its 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.

Built in 1990 in La Spezia, Italy, with an overall length of 89.35 m and reaching 17 knots, the M/V Galapagos Explorer II is the most elegant of the vessels cruising the Galapagos' waters. Designed to provide both comfort and scientific information to 100 passengers visiting the Galapagos National Park, this vessel travels up to the remotest islands of the Archipelago.

Facilities on board

50 suites, Boutique, Library, Karaoke Bar, Conference Room, Restaurant, Jacuzzi, Solarium, observatory deck, 24 hours coffee and tea Station, Medical Assistance, Massage Suite, Satellite communication, Internet Center and wireless service on board

Equipment on board

Data projector, slides projector, computer, folding screen TV, audio equipment and microphone, white board, 2 flat television screen of 40 and 42 inches, DVD y CD player.

Cabins

All cabins have exceptional accommodations, private facilities, climate controls and ample space to hang and store clothing.

Deck Plans

Features

• All exterior suites, no cabins on board, and the most important all Suites have the same look, the difference in the rate is the deck where the Suite is located.
• "The Galapagos Explorer Guide" an exclusive guide to Explore the Galapagos Islands, deliver to each passenger along with the cruise documents.
• Naturalist Room & Scientific exchanges with the Charles Darwin Research Station biologist.
• Six naturalist-bilingual guides on board.
• Cooperation of the Central Bank Museum of Ecuador in our ship Galleries, with pieces of our pre-colombian coast cultures.
• Satellite Communication.
• Doctor on board available 24 hours.
• Amenities on board in every suite like mini bar, sitting area, walking closets in some cases, panoramic windows, portholes only in the Magellan Deck.
• Different types of menus, available upon request (vegetarian, low sodium and others).
• Internal TV system that allows the passenger to have 3 channels, one with documentaries on the islands or natural history, another with entertainment movies, and the last one with the Daily program of the vessel.
• Southern Right Whale Adoption has certified that Canodros S.A. has adopted No. 71-75. Through the Southern Right Whale adoption program of the Whale Conservation Institute June 1999.
• Passenger assistance in three local Airports: Quito, Guayaquil and San Cristobal.
• Galapagos flight booking is warranty with your cruise reservation.
• Bilingual Staff on board and at the airports.
• Two glass bottom boats. Passengers will have the opportunity to have an underwater experience, without diving or snorkeling. For passengers that are unable to do this activities, on board this bottom boat, they can observe the variety of species in the Islands
• Internet Center and wireless service on board