Silver Galapagos

This luxury cruise ship with a good layout and a good value. The Silver Galapagos has been design to offer comfort and scientific information to the 100 passengers that visit the Galapagos National Park. The vessel is design to provide interesting itineraries in this pristine paradise. Experts naturalists guides offer a educational environment focused on the Galapagos Natural History.

Class: Luxury

Silver Galapagos

Included:

• All meals - Buffet Style
• Water, Tea and Coffee
• Accommodation in Double Cabin
• Excursion Specified in Itinerary
• Bilingual Naturalist Guide
• Airfare (usually included)

On Board the Explorer II

• 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

Not Included:

• Galapagos Park Entrance Fee
• Isabela Fee ($20) & Entrances to private ranches ($3)
• Alcohol and Soft Drinks
• Snorkeling Equipment & Wetsuits (rent on board)
• Tips

Cabins and Suites Available:

Renaissance Balcony Suite
(Explorer Deck: 26.66 m² / 287 ft²)

Majestic Balcony Suite
(Erickson Deck: 19.97 m² /215 ft²)

De Luxe Balcony Suite
(Marco Polo Deck: 21.83 m² /235 ft²)

Renaissance Panoramic Suite
(Erickson Deck: 26.38 m² / 284 ft²)

Classic Suites
(Marco Polo Deck: 21.83 m² /235 ft²)

Classic Suite
(Columbus Deck: 23.23 m² / 250 ft²)

Classic Suite
(Magellan Deck: 22.30 m² / 240 ft² and 19.51 m² / 210 ft²)

Itineraries:

8 days: Saturday - Saturday (Itinerary "A")*

• Saturday: Baltra - Sullivan Bay
• Sunday: Bartolome - Santiago: Espumilla Beach
• Monday: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point - Fernandina: Espinoza Point
• Tuesday: Isabela: Tagus Cove - Elizabeth Bay
• Wednesday: Floreana: Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant, Devil's Crown, Isla Champion
• Thursday: San Cristobal: Galapaguera, Cerro Colorado, Cerro Brujo
• Friday: Santa Cruz: Los Gemelos, Charles Darwin
• Saturday: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

5 days: Saturday - Wednesday (Itinerary "B")*

• Saturday: Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon
• Sunday: Genovesa: El Barranco, Darwin Bay
• Monday: North Seymour - Santa Cruz: Punta Carrion, El Chato
• Tuesday: San Cristobal: Punta Pitt, El Junco (highlands)
• Wednesday: Interpretation Center
• Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach - Santiago: Puerto Egas

4 days: Wednesday - Saturday (Itinerary "C")*

• Wednesday: San Cristobal: Tijereta Hill
• Thursday: Espanola: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet, Osborn Islet, Punta Suarez
• Friday: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station - South Plaza
• Saturday: Baltra Airport

The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary without warning due to weather conditions, National Park regulations or unforeseeable circumstances.

Information:

• Class: Luxury
• Capacity: 100 passengers  
• Length: 140 ft / 88.16 m
• Beam: 21 ft / 15.3 m
• Engines: 2 Detroit Diesel engines, 485 BHP each.
• Generators: 1 x 65 KVA John Deere and 1 x 105 KVA Northern Lights
• Speed: 10 knots
• Electricity: 110 V / 60 Hz
• Crew: 8+1 Naturalist Guide
• Cabins: All with A/C
  • Convertible double beds
  • Extra sofa bed for triple configurations
  • Mini-bar with several local and international snacks and drinks.
  • Flat TV with three channels
  • Safety deposit box with key inside your suite
  • Large closets
  • Satellite communication from your suite
  • Wireless internet
  • 110/220 volt outlets
  • Hair dryer
  • Vanity dresser
  • Room service
  • For the use of the passengers on the cruise: walking sticks, beach towels, rain coats