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Santa Cruz II Cruise ship

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The new Santa Cruz II is the perfect combination of a state-of-the-art vessel plus our more than four decades of experience exploring the Galápagos Islands. The Santa Cruz II has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, knowledgeable multilingual naturalist guides, and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes.

  • Bar-Lounge
  • Al fresco dining-BBQ
  • Gift shop
  • Satellite telephone
  • WiFi hotspot (intermittent/low bandwidth
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Ipod/MP3 docking station
  • Reading room and natural history library

2026 Prices from: US$8,372 per person (5D/4N)

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Santa Cruz II Technical Specifications
Boat Type: Galapagos Luxury Class Cruise ship
Capacity:90 passengers
Year Built:2015
Length:71.8ft / 22mts
Beam:13.4ft / 4mts
Accommodation:

Panorama Deck: 6 Cabins
Expedition Deck: 17 Cabins
Horizon Deck: 27 Cabins

On Board:Bar-Lounge, Restaurant, Al fresco dining-BBQ, Satellite telephone, Reading room and natural history library, Kayaks, Snorkelling equipment
Max speed:11 knots
Crew:50, 8 Naturalist Guides, Medical Officer, Permanently on board

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Date:
Number of People:

Children: ages 6 to 11

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Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin
Matrimonial Suite
Matrimonial Suite
Matrimonial Suite
Matrimonial Suite
Matrimonial Suite
Matrimonial Suite
Discovery Room
Discovery Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Panga Ride
Panga Ride

Santa Cruz II Prices

2026 RATES
 5 Days7 Days
Explorer Cabin US$8,372 US$11,105
Darwin Suite US$11,528 US$12,028
Explorer Family Cabin US$9,377 US$12,491
Voyager Cabin US$9,377 US$12,491
Additional Information
  • Only 5 cabins on board are available for single use
  • Children under 12 sharing cabin with parents, 10% off. (Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare)
  • Minimum age 6 years-old
  • Children's policy does not apply during peak season
  • During peak season: Dic 23 - 2 Jan USD 228 per ADT/ USD 136 per CHD. No discounts apply. (Single Supplement 100%)
Rates Include
  • Island sightseeing
  • Bilingual Naturalist guides
  • Island excursions and activities
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Kayaks
  • Share transfers from main hotels in Quito or Guayaquil
  • All meals
  • Accommodations
Not Included
  • Galápagos National Park entrance fee and immigration control card
  • Beverages and tips
  • Wetsuits
  • Internet service
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items.
  • Round trip to Galapagos
  • Fuel surcharge (query for more information)
  • Carbon-neutral operation Fee

Santa Cruz II Deckplan

Expedition Deck
Expedition Deck
Horizon Deck
Horizon Deck
Ocean Deck
Ocean Deck
Panorama Deck
Panorama Deck

Santa Cruz II ITINERARIES

Santa Cruz II 7-day Eastern Islands
Itinerary
Fri am Baltra Airport
pm Mosquera Islet
Sat am San Cristobal Island: La Galapaguera / Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center
pm San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Sun am Santa Fe Island: Santa Fe
pm South Plaza Island: South Plaza
Mon am Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
pm Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
Tue am Española Island: Suarez Point
pm Española Island: Gardner Bay/Islet and Osborn Islet
Wed am Santa Cruz Island: Eden Islet
pm North Seymour Island: North Seymour
Thu am Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz II 5-day Western Islands
Itinerary
Thu am Baltra Airport
pm Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill
Fri am Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
pm Fernadina Island: Espinosa Point
Sat am Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station / Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
pm Santa Cruz Island: Highlands
Sun am Floreana Island: Baroness Viewing Point and Post Office Bay
pm Floreana Island: Champion Islet and Cormorant Point
Mon am Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz II 5-day Northern Islands
Itinerary
Mon am Baltra Airport
pm Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
Tue am Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove
pm Santiago Island: Egas Port
Wed am Rabida Island: Rabida
pm Bartholomew Island: Bartholomew
Thu am Genovesa Island: El Barranco/Prince Phillip's Steps
pm Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
Fri am Santa Cruz Island: Highlands and Baltra Airport

Keep in mind: it is very unlikely that itineraries will vary from those published, however they are subject to change. Climate, wildlife, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, the specific abilities and interests of passengers, as well as operational issues may cause your guide or captain to change the time or type of visits. Your guide will always strive to select the best itinerary within those limits.