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Explorer II Galapagos Cruises

Visitors come to the Galapagos to experience the islands and the unique flora and fauna found throughout the archipelago. Voyages aboard the 100-passenger Galapagos Explorer II have been designed in such a way that allows visitors to perceive the Galapagos from different perspectives: guided naturalist-led hikes, relaxing walks along the beach, snorkeling with marine mammals and swimming! Islands are visited twice daily and always involve a leisurely hike in a small group, led by your own naturalist guide.

The all-suite M/V Galapagos Explorer II is one of most spacious and elegant small ships available in the Galapagos Islands. Large cabins and lots of deck space are combined with delicious cuisine and excellent customer service. The Galapagos Explorer II is dedicated to environmentally friendly cruising.

Most Galapagos Explorer II cruise travelers will require pre- and post-cruise accommodations in Ecuador, round-trip flights, National Park entrance fees & transit cards etc. Choose our Galapagos Cruise Package or work with our experts on a custom Galapagos tour. See trip notes for more details.

Explorer II Galapagos Cruise Itineraries

The small ship Galapagos Explorer II operates three itineraries: one 8-day/6-night, one 5-day/4-night and one 4-day/5-night, with no repeated landing sites.

For your assistance we have put together a handy guide: How to choose your Galapagos Cruise

Small ship description, deck plans: Explorer II

Western Galapagos Cruise 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 - SAT - Baltra & Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Day 2 - SUN - Bartolome Island & Espumilla Beach (Santiago)
Day 3 - MON - Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) & Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Day 4 - TUE - Tagus Cove & Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
Day 5 - WED - Post Office & Punta Cormorant (Floreana)
Day 6 - THU - Galapaguera Cerro Colorado & Wizard Hill (San Cristobal)
Day 7 - FRI - Twins, Puerto Ayora & Darwin Station (Santa Cruz)
Day 8 - SAT - Baltra Island
Western Islands Itinerary Details

Northern Galapagos Cruise 5 days/4 nights

Day 1 - SAT - Baltra to Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
Day 2 - SUN - Darwin Bay & El Barranco (Genovesa)
Day 3 - MON - North Seymour, Punta Carrion & El Chato (Santa Cruz)
Day 4 - TUE - Punta Pitt & El Junco (San Cristobal)
Day 5 - WED - Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
Northern Islands Itinerary Details

Eastern Galapagos Cruise 4 days/3 nights

Day 1 - WED - Tijereta Hill (San Cristobal)
Day 2 - THU - Gardner Bay & Punta Suárez (Española)
Day 3 - FRI - Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) & South Plazas (Plaza)
Day 4 - SAT - Baltra Island
Eastern Islands Itinerary Details

GALAPAGOS CRUISE INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: For your convenience we offer an Inclusive Package with three nights hotel accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil, all airport/hotel transfers, Galapagos flights, Galapagos National Park entrance fees and taxes, Galapagos migration card and your Galapagos cruise. View details of our Galapagos Cruise Inclusive Package.

Travelers not interested in our inclusive package must purchase Galapagos flights in conjunction with their Galapagos cruise.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE CUSTOM PACKAGE: If you are booking a cruise-only program our experts can assist with hotels, transfers, flights and tours. Contact AdventureSmith Explorations about customizing your tour or the possibilities of combining this trip with our Mainland Ecuador and Peru: Machu Picchu extensions. We are Galapagos cruise and Ecuador travel experts and our staff can help you customize the perfect Galapagos cruise or Ecuador tour package.

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today to learn more about Galapagos Explorer II small ship cruises.

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