Galapagos yachts and cruises, Galapagos 
Silver Galapagos (formerly Galapagos Explorer II)
Location
ex Baltra (Galapagos yachts and cruises, Galapagos)
Description
Quick facts - Level: Luxury | Passengers: 100 | Duration: 7 nights | Length: 290 feet | Cruising speed: 17 knots | Operator: Silversea
The largest ship in the Galapagos, her facilities include a medical centre, hot tub, beauty salon, massage room, fitness centre, piano bar, restaurant, grill and library.
Departures
Saturdays
Capacity
100 passengers
Activities
Experienced naturalist guides lead daily island, panga and snorkelling excursions and presentations are given on board. Silver Galapagos carries kayaks that can be used at certain sites permitted by the National Park. The use of snorkelling gear and wetsuits is included.
Accommodation
50 cabins (5 types of suites spread across 5 decks): 8 Deluxe Veranda suites, 24 Explorer suites, 4 Silver suites, 2 Terrace suites and 12 Veranda suites. All cabins have private bathrooms, include butler service and a complimentary mini-bar.
Our comments
Apart from a few premium drinks, most alcoholic beverages are included.
Silver Galapagos operates a 14 night programme which is a combination of two 7 night cruises - the Western Islands and the North-Central Islands.
Western Islands
Day 1 (Saturday): Baltra
Day 2: Bartolomé, Santiago (Playa Espumilla)
Day 3: Isabela (Punta Vicente Roca), Fernandina (Punta Espinosa)
Day 4: Isabela (Tagus Cove, Elizabeth Bay)
Day 5: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Punta Cormorant)
Day 6: San Cristóbal (Galapaguera Cerro Colorado, Cerro Brujo)
Day 7: Santa Cruz (Twin Craters, Fausto Llerena Breeding)
Day 8: Baltra
North-Central Islands
Day 1 (Saturday): Baltra
Day 2: Genovesa (El Barranco, Prince Philip's Steps, Darwin Bay)
Day 3: Seymour Norte, Santiago (Sullivan Bay)
Day 4: Rábida, Santa Cruz (Whaler's Bay, Eden Island)
Day 5: San Cristóbal (La Galapaguera, Punta Pitt)
Day 6: Española (Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay)
Day 7: Santa Cruz (Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, Plaza Sur)
Day 8: Baltra
Deluxe Veranda Suite
The 8 Deluxe Veranda suites (28 square metres), on the fourth deck, each have a private veranda. They can accommodate up to three people.
Explorer Suite
The 24 Explorer suites (20 to 23 square metres) are found on decks 2, 3 and 4, and the majority of them can accommodate up to three people. Those on decks 3 and 4 have windows and those on deck 2 have three portholes.
Silver Suite
The 4 Silver suites (34 square metres) are on the top deck, and have their own private veranda. These suites can accommodate up to three people.
Terrace Suite
The 2 Terrace suites (26 square metres) are on the fifth deck, and have a large picture window and shared terrace. These suites can accommodate up to three people.
Veranda Suite
The 2 Veranda suites (25 square metres) are on the fifth deck, and have a private veranda. They can accommodate up to three people.
Single Occupancy and Third Guest Rates are available upon request.
Minimum age is 5.
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