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CRUISE FACTS: On Board the ships - What To Bring - Nat'l Park Taxes
M/V Galapagos Explorer II The
Galapagos Explorer II brings a new dimension of service to the Galapagos
Islands. This luxury 200 passenger ship is designed for the traveler who
wants to enjoy eco-tourism in complete comfort, offering 50 double suites,
ranging from the Classic Suite to the spectacular Renaissance Suite. This
ship features an elegant restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, library and
hospital facility, as well as such amenities in each suite as television,
VCR, refrigerator and mini bar. Naturalist guides trained at the Darwin
Station, lead daily shore excursions and offer evening briefings on all
their itineraries.
ITINERARIESAIR/LAND AND 3-NIGHT CRUISE (7 DAYS/ 6 NIGHTS)
SEVEN NIGHTS (Saturday-Saturday or Wednesday-Wednesday)
M/V Santa Cruz Fully
carpeted and air conditioned, the Santa Cruz is the perfect ship for a
comfortable and relaxed vacation. Newly renovated, the Santa Cruz has 47
cabins, a new deck-bar, jacuzzi and longer Sun deck. The dining room, lounge
and bar also have been elegantly remodeled and a new reading room/library
has been added. Six naturalist guides accompany the cruise.
Cruise ItineraryMonday: Baltra AirportTuesday: Bartholome Island – Puerto Egas, James Island Wednesday: Darwin Bay-Tower Island-North Seymour Island Thursday: Santa Fe-Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) Friday: San Cristobal-Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Saturday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez, Espinola Sunday: Urbina Bay(Isabela) - Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) Monday: Baltra Airport Air-Sea Packages:
M/Y Isabela II
Cruise Itinerary Tuesday: Baltra Island – North Seymor IslandWednesday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez, Hood Island Thursday: Post Cormorant & Post Office Bay, Floreana Island Friday: Puerto Ayora & Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island – Darwin Station in Santa Cruz Saturday: Darwin Bay &Prince Philip’s Steps, Tower Island Sunday: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island-Urbina Bay,Isabela Monday: Puerto Egas, James Island – Bartolome Island Tuesday: Baltra Island Air-Sea Packages: M/Y Eric, Flamingo & Letty
Built in 1990, the M/Y Eric is an 83-foot long and 24-foot wide motor yacht, cruising at the speed of 12 knots. It carries up to 20 passengers. It has a restaurant, bar, library and conference center with TV and VCR.
Cruise ItinerarySunday: San
Cristobal-Playa Ochoa-Leon Dormido Air-Sea Package - 11 Days: Depart USA every Friday
M/V Eclipse The
Eclipse is one of the newest cruise ships in the Galapagos, with 27 cabins.
This luxury vessel preserves smaller boat atmosphere and great attention
to detail . Dining room for 28 passengers, 1 naturalist guide for every
12 passengers, library, video room, swimming pool and extensive decks area.
The Eclipse's stateroom is amongst the largest of any vessel in the Galapagos.
Cruise ItinerarySaturday: Baltra Island – Sanra CruzSunday: Santiago Island, James Bay – Bartolome Island Monday: Darwin Bay & Prince Philip’s Steps-Tower Island Tuesday: Punta Espinosa,Fernandina- Tagus Cove, Isabela Wednesday: Urbina Bay & Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island Thursday: Puerto Ayora & Charles Darwin Research Station,Santa Cruz Friday: Gardner Bay & Punta Suarez – Hood Island Saturday: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz - Baltra Island Air-Sea Package, 11 Days: Depart USA every Saturday
ON BOARD THE CRUISE VESSELSThe normal daily schedule begins with a shore excursion after breakfast, return to the ship for lunch on board. Perhaps a "siesta" before the afternoon excursion. In the evening briefings are giving by the naturalist guides. All meals are provided. The menu is based on continental cuisine; wine, beer and soft drinks are extra. Please remember that itineraries are dependent upon climatic conditions such as water current, island fires, volcanic eruptions, etc., and may be subject to change without notice.WHAT TO BRINGLife on board is informal. Bring at least 2 good rubber-soled walking shoes, windbreaker jacket, hat (s), comfortable casual clothes, shorts, bathing suits, cotton-shirts, a small backpack to carry camera, film (plenty), sun glasses and sunscreen. You can also bring your own snorkeling equipment or rent them on board.Galapagos
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Galapagos
Islands Cruise
Tours 
The
atmosphere aboard the Isabella II is that of a large, elegant yacht. It
has 20 well-appointed outside cabins, three public decks, a large salon/bar
area, ample sun deck, spacious dining room, a separate reading room and
game room. Three naturalists guides are on board.
M/Y
Eric
M/Y
Flamingo I