GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The highly advanced Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise is an Expedition Vessel specifically designed to operate in isolated regions, making it the perfect vessel for exploring the remote Galapagos Islands. Measuring just under 235 feet (72 meters), this ample, five-deck cruiser has 50 cabins that sleep up to 90 guests and includes extensive indoor and outdoor social areas where guests can enjoy the unbeatable splendor of taking a tour throughout the Galapagos Islands. With some of the latest advances in sustainable sailing, the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise also aims to protect the delicate and beautiful ecosystem that it explores.

CABINS & DECKS:

The Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise is a spacious ship with a total of five decks. Guests won’t have trouble finding their way around thanks to its intuitive layout, wide hallways, and broad stairwells. And the vessel has it all: dining spaces, social areas, hot tubs, a gym, an entertainment room, a bar and lounge, and even a fully-stocked library.

A total of 50 cruise cabins, which are very spacious and impeccably clean (each with its own private bathroom) provide room for up to 90 guests. There are a variety of cabin options, too. These include: single, double, and family cabins. However, if guests desire a truly deluxe travel experience, the exclusive Darwin Suites are also available, which meet an exceptional standard of accommodation and are found on the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise’s Panorama Deck.

FACILITIES & AMENITIES:

• Kayaking
• Paddleboarding
• Panga boat
• Glass-Bottom Boat
• Snorkeling Gear
• Wetsuit
• Outdoor Terrace
• Wifi
• Restaurant
• Bar Lounge
• Dyer
• Washing machine
• Coffee Station
• Entertainment Room
• Library
• Safe Box
• Computer
• PA System
• Beach and cabin towels
• Satellite Telephone
• Air Conditioner
• Hot Tub
• Gift Shop
• Personal Care Products
• Hair Dryer
• Fitness Room

DECK PLANS: 

Santa Cruz II’s modern, generous social areas – laid out with choice contemporary materials – are found on four of its five decks. With an intelligent layout, including wide hallways and broad stairwells, guests will immediately know their way around this vessel. From dining areas indoors and out, the fitness room and hot tubs, to the elegant bar and lounge, not to forget the well-stocked library, the ship is designed to please with its sophisticated simplicity. Each passenger will find their own special space aboard, as the ship offers one of the top 5 (3:2) guest-space ratios of all Galapagos passenger vessels, guaranteeing quality individual attention.

From top to bottom, the Santa Cruz II features ample, indulgent spaces. Modern, generous social areas laid out with choice contemporary materials feature prominently on four of its five decks. With an intelligent layout, including wide hallways and broad staircase, guests will immediately know their way around. From dining areas indoors and out, the fitness room and Jacuzzis to the elegant bar and lounge, not to forget the well-stocked library, the ship is designed to please with sophisticated simplicity. Luxury ratios of crew and guides to passengers guarantee quality individual attention.
 

• SKY DECK
• PANORAMA DECK
• EXPEDITION DECK
• HORIZON DECK
• OCEAN DECK

SKY DECK

PANORAMA DECK

EXPEDITION DECK

HORIZON DECK

OCEAN DECK

CABINS: 

The Santa Cruz II’s Swedish-designed cabins reflect the latest in cruise trends. Comfortable spaces and large picture windows illuminate the interior areas and allow guests to take in the views, offering elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. The ship has 50 cabins for 90 guests. Families and groups will benefit from the flexible design, which allows 36 of the cabins to be interconnected. Solo travelers can occupy a double room with a mere 15% surcharge, which is well below the Galapagos standard of 100%. Explorer Cabins are located on the Expedition, Horizon, and Panorama Decks.

• XPLORER
• EXPLORER FAMILY
• DARWIN SUITE
• VOYAGER

XPLORER

• - Air conditioner
• - Wide windows
• - Hairdryer
• - Multiple outlets
• - Public address system
• - Safe
• - Reading lights
• - 43 Double Explorer Cabins (163.2 ft2 / 15.2 m2)

 

EXPLORER FAMILY

• - Air conditioner
• - Wide windows
• - Hairdryer
• - Multiple outlets
• - Public address system
• - Safe
• - Reading lights
• - 2 Explorer Family Cabins (191.9 ft 2 / 17.8 m2)

DARWIN SUITE

Darwin Suite
Our three Darwin Suites on the Panorama Deck, with their 30 m2 (325 ft2) and their double panoramic windows, provide luxurious facilities to the most demanding guests. Additionally, they can be interconnected with an Explorer Crew Cab to increase your space by 15 meters (163 ft2).

Suite amenities:

• - Tablet
• - L’Occitane-en-Provence products for the bathroom
• - Bathrobe
• - Extra luxury pillows
• - Luxury book in special edition to take home
• - Air conditioner
• - Wide windows
• - Hairdryer
• - Multiple outlets
• - Public address system
• - Safe
• - Reading lights
• - Free internet access (some restrictions apply)
• - Includes use of wetsuit (for surface diving)
• - Room turndown service
• - Journals
• - Photos and videos of the expedition on CD

 

VOYAGER

• - Air conditioner
• - Wide windows
• - Hairdryer
• - Multiple outlets
• - Public address system
• - Safe
• - Reading lights
• - 2 Single Voyager Cabins (127.0 ft2 / 11.8 m2)

 

 

ITINERARIES:

5 DAYS "ITINERARY NORTHEN"
MON	AM: Baltra Airport:  Arrival and Transfer to the boat
	PM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach (HK)
TUE	AM: Santiago: Bucaneer Cove (SN/PR/HK)
	PM: Santiago: Puerto Egas (HK/SN)
WED	AM: Rabida (HK/SN)
	PM: Bartolome  (HK/SN)
THU	AM: Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps (HK/SN)
	PM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN)
FRI	AM: Santa Cruz: Tortoise Reserve (HK)
	Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

7 DAYS "ITINERARY EASTERN"
FRI	AM: Baltra Airport:  Arrival and Transfer to the boat
	PM: Mosquera Islet (HK/SN)
SAT	AM: San Cristobal:  Breeding center (HK)
	PM: San Cristobal:  Punta Pitt (HK/SN)
SUN	AM: Santa Fe (HK/SN)
	PM: South Plaza  (HK)
MON	AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
	PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands or Tortuga Bay (HK)
TUE	AM: Española: Suarez Point (HK)
	PM: Española: Gardner bay - Osborn Islet (HK/SN)
WED	AM: Santa Cruz: Eden Islet (HK/SN)
	PM: North Seymour (HK)
THU	Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

5 DAYS "ITINERARY WESTERN"
THU	AM: Baltra Airport:  Arrival and Transfer to the boat
	PM: Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill (HK/SN)
FRI	AM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point  (SN/PR)
	PM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK)
SAT	AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
	PM: Santa Cruz: Optional Activities (HK)
SUN	AM: Floreana: Baroness Tower / Post office Bay (HK/SN)
	PM: Florena: Cormorant Point / Champion islet (HK/SN)
MON	Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

 

SN	Snorkeling
PR	Panga Ride
HK	Hiking

 

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