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M.V. Galapagos Explorer II

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Cruise Ship M.V. Galapagos Explorer II
 

Specifications:

Year Built: 1990 in La Spezzia (Italy)
Classification: RINA Registro Italiano Navale
Ship’s Registry: Liberian 
Gross Tons: 4077 Tons
Passengers: 100
Length: 295 feet
Beam: 50 feet
Draft: 13.2 feet
Cruising Speed: 14 - 17 knots
Engines: Main and auxiliary engines B&W C.P.P: B&W Bow Thruster: Brunvoll
  

Equipment:

Bow Thruster: Brunvoll
C.P.P.: B&W
Radar: Racal Decca (10)
Arpa Radar: Racal Decca S 2690 BT
R.D.F.: Taiyo-Japanese
GPS: Navtrac 
Radio: GMDSS Raytheon
  
SATCOM C.: Fax, E-mail
Sat Phone: Trane & Trane
Satelite navigator:
Shipmate RS 6100
Echo Sounder: Simrad ED 161
Gyro Compass: Tenjford
Fire Alarm: Salwico 
Radio Station: Sailor HI202 

Certifications:

Vessel Certificates of Safety and Navigation
ISM Certificate July 1998 
SOLAS Passenger Safety Certificate 1998 
  
Load Line 
Marpol (Prevention of pollution) 
Classification: RINA

Description:

This 100-passenger ship started cruising in 1999.  Explorer II is extremely comfortable with large "Suites" (not cabins), large public areas including a outdoor dining area with pool and hot tub, a sundeck for soaking up the sun and relaxing in between visits, a lounge and piano bar.  There is a doctor on board. Naturalist guides are top-notch and help make your Galapagos experience a rewarding education in nature and wildlife.  There is a naturalist room, where visitors can watch videos, read books, look at pictures and maps all related to the Galapagos Islands.  One of the unique offerings the Explorer also provides is the opportunity for individuals to sit with one of the naturalists one-on-one to discuss anything visitors wish to know about the Galapagos.  The Galapagos Explorer II is the only vessel in the islands to have one of the scientists from the Darwin Station travel during each departure. This is the most deluxe ship cruising the islands.  

Features aboard include swimming pool, solarium, spacious dining room, an electronic elevator, large conference room, lounge, three bar areas with music, Boutique and reading room, hospital. 

Each suite has a separate sitting area, private washroom with marble vanity and personal hairdryer, television, VCR, refrigerator, and one queen size or two twin beds.  

See our Deck Plans Page for descriptions of the suites and their locations on the ship.  
 

Passenger Stateroom
Stateroom
 

Boutique (Gift Shop)
Boutique (Gift Shop)
 

Hot Tub - M.V. Galapagos Explorer II
hot tub on the fan tail
 

Solarium (Sun Deck) - M.V. Galapagos Explorer II
Solarium (Sun Deck)
 

Salon (Lounge)
Salon (Lounge)
 

Passenger Suite - M.V. Galapagos Explorer II
A Passenger Suite
 

M.V. Galapagos Explorer II at anchor near Fernandina Island
M.V. Galapagos Explorer II at anchor
 

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