Luxury Class
Santa Cruz II
Galapagos Cruise
Conceived for operations in remote areas, this state-of-the-art expedition vessel evinces the perfect infrastructure for Galapagos exploration. Carrying its crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands and just over 70 meters long, the generous, five-deck craft holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample, luxury-sized social areas indoors and out that allow guests to make the most of their Galapagos cruise experience.
Class:Â Luxury Class
Passengers:Â 90
Cabins:Â 43 double Explorer Cabins that can be converted into twin and matrimonial cabins, 2 triple Explorer Family Cabins, 2 single Voyager Cabins and 3 Darwin Suites. Many cabins can be connected for traveling families or groups. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features:Â Restaurant, bar, lounge areas, library, terrace, sundeck, jacuzzi, fitness room, gift shop
Departures:Â Monday, Thursday & Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary Northern Islands – 5D/4NÂ (Monday to Friday) | |
| Monday | AM Baltra airport |
| PM Las Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) |
| PM Puerto Egas (Santiago) | |
| Wednesday | AM Red Beach (Rabida) |
| PM Bartolome | |
| Thursday | AM Prince Phillip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Friday | AM Tortoise Reserve |
| PM Baltra airport | |
| Itinerary Eastern Islands – 7D/6NÂ (Friday to Thursday) | |
| Friday | AM Baltra airport |
| PM Mosquera | |
| Saturday | AM Tortoise Breeding Center (San Cristobal) |
| PM Punta Pitt | |
| Sunday | AM Santa Fe |
| PM South Plaza | |
| Monday | AM Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM Optional activities | |
| Tuesday | AM Punta Suarez (Española) |
| PM Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet (Española) | |
| Wednesday | AM Eden Islet |
| PM North Seymour | |
| Thursday | Baltra airport |
| Itinerary Western Islands – 5D/4NÂ (Thursday to Monday) | |
| Thursday | AM Baltra airport |
| PM Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) | |
| Friday | AM Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) |
| PM Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) | |
| Saturday | AM Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz) |
| PM Optional activities | |
| Sunday | AM Baroness Viewpoint / Post Office Bay (Floreana) |
| PM Punta Cormorant / Champion Islet (Floreana) | |
| Monday | Baltra airport |
Price
Please contact us for prices of this cruise.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Migration Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Please ask your travel agent whether the following is included with this cruise:
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)​
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent