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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
M/V Galapagos
Explorer II

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SHIP PROFILE

Built in 1990 as the Renaissance Ill, and refurbished in 2007, the Galapagos Explorer II brings a whole new dimension to exploring the Galapagos Islands.

She is an all suite ship - all her spacious 52 air-conditioned cabins have a sitting area in addition to a sleeping area and features amenities such as in-cabin safety deposit box, mini-refrigerator, TV with VCR, personal hair dryer and telephone with intentional communications abilities. The private bath has a marble vanity & personal hairdryer. Cabins have either two twin beds or one queen bed. Click here to see a deck plan and cabin locations.

The electrical current aboard ship is 110 volts. An elevator makes getting between the six decks easy. There is a Jacuzzi; observation deck; Club area;  library with a wide variety of books and new release videos; boutique and gift shop featuring native souvenirs, books, sports clothing, sundry and personal items. There is a infirmary with resident doctor to handle minor illnesses and mishaps.

The dining room serves breakfast (buffet style) and dinner (sit-down service); buffet lunch is generally served on deck. Service is open seating and the entire restaurant is designated non-smoking. In addition to the Piano Lounge there are other two bar areas.

Dress aboard ship is casual with the exception of dinner when "dressy-casual" (slacks instead of jeans or shorts, as an example) is the norm. The ship has limited snorkeling equipment available on board.

Specs At a Glance
On board Facilities:
  • Conference room
  • Piano Bar
  • Library
  • Coffee station/ Play room
  • Naturalist program
  • Solarium
  • Marine life observation deck
  • Restaurant
  • Bar at the jacuzzi area
  • Boutique
  • Elevator
  • Medical Center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage suite
  • 1 glass bottom boat
Facilities in the cabins:
  • Convertible double beds
  • Extra sofa bed for triple configurations
  • Mini-bar with several local and international snacks and drinks
  • Flat TV with three channels
  • Marble bathroom with shower and biodegradable amenities for you using
  • Safety deposit box with key inside your suite
  • Large closets
  • Satellite communication frorm your suite
  • Wireless internet
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Hair dryer
  • Vanity dresser
  • Room service
  • Maximum occupation per suite is 3 persons
  • For the use of the passengers on the cruise: walking sticks, beach towels, rain coats
Technical Features
  • Vessel built in La Spezzia (Italy)
  • GRT: 4077 Tons
  • length 88.16 m
  • Beam 15.3 m, Draft 4. 2 m
  • Design speed 15.5 Knots
  • Cruise speed 10 Knots
  • Main engine MAN – B & W
  • Bow Thruster: Brunvoll

Vessel Certificates of Safety and Navigation

  • ISM Certificate
  • ISPS Certificate
  • SOLAS Passenger Safety Certificate
  • International Load Line Certificate (ILLO)
  • Marpol (Prevention of pollution) (IOPP)
  • Classification: RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)

Electronic Equipment

  • Radar: Furuno FR-1510 Mark III
  • Radar Arpa : Furuno FR-2125
  • GPS: Furuno
  • Sat. Navegador: Shipmate
  • Gyro Compass: Anschutz
  • Fire Alarm: Salwico
  • Radio: GMDSS Raytheon
  • SATCOM C.: Fax
  • Sat Phone: Trane & Trane
    Phone: 874-762014651
    Fax: 874-762014652