Itinerary

Year Round Destination
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.

 
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 Explorer 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 (3)
          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 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  
Guayaquil Departs 10h30  
San Cristobal Arrives 12h00**  
Flight No. 194
San Cristóbal Departs 12h45**  
Guayaquil Arrives 14h15  
Quito Arrives 15h45  
SATURDAY
Flight No. 191
Quito Departs 7h30  
Guayaquil Departs 09h00  
Baltra Arrives 10h30**  
Flight No. 190
Baltra Departs 11h15**  
Guayaquil Arrives 12h45  
Quito Arrives 14h15  


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.


 
  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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