M/V Galapagos Explorer 2 Itinerary and Departures

Galapagos Explorer 2

Ship Profile Cruise Itinerary Pricing & Deck Plans

M/V Galapagos Explorer 2 Cruise "A" 3-Night Cruise, Wednesday - Saturday

Day 1 - Wed

AM

Arrival in San Cristobal Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer 2

PM

Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island

Day 2 - Thu

AM

Punta Suarez, Expanola Island

PM

Gardner Bay, Espanola Island

Day 3 - Fri

AM

Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora Town, Santa Cruz Island

PM

Rabida Island

Day 4 - Sat

AM

Bachas Beach, Santa Cruz Island

PM

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

M/V Galapagos Explorer 2 Cruise "B" 4-Night Cruise, Saturday - Wednesday

Day 1 - Thu

AM

Arrival by air to Baltra Airport and board the M/V Galapagos Explorer 2

PM

Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island

Day 2 - Fri

AM

Bartholomew Island

PM

Puerto Egas, Santiago Island

Day 3 - Sat

AM

Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island

PM

Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island

Day 4 - Sun

AM

Seymour North

PM

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

Day 4 - Mon

AM

Loberia, Islas Lobos, Tijeretas, or El Junco and Interpretation Center, San Cristobal

PM

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

M/V Galapagos Explorer 2 Cruise "C" 7 Night Cruise

Cruise "A" + Cruise "B" or Cruise "B" + Cruise "A"

Combine Galapagos cruise itinerary "A" with cruise itinerary "B" or cruise itinerary "B" with cruise itinerary "A" from above for a complete 7-night cruise itinerary aboard the upscale M/V Galapagos Explorer 2.

INTRODUCING AEROGAL GALAPAGOS AIRLINES NEW FLIGHT SCHEDULE FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. Flights on AeroGal are subject to change The confirmed Galapagos air schedule will be included with your confirmation, upon receipt of your deposit.

Wednesday

Saturday

Flight No. 195

Flight No. 193

Quito Departs

09:00 AM

Quito Departs

09:30 AM

Guayaquil Departs

10:30 AM

Guayaquil Departs

11:15 AM

Baltra Arrives

11:00 AM

Baltra Arrives

11:45 AM

Flight No. 194

Flight No. 192

Baltra Departs

12:00 PM

Baltra Departs

12:45 PM

Guayaquil Arrives

02:30 PM

Guayaquil Arrives

03:15 PM

Quito Arrives

04:00 PM

Quito Arrives

04:45 PM

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 Fahrenheit)

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

68

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

.75

.25

.5

.25

.5

.25

.5

.5