M/V Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands expeditions
Discover the Galapagos Islands on-board M/V Santa Cruz - exclusively built for Galapagos Islands cruising. The vessel was redesigned and refurbished in 2011. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, an expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and Ecuadorian dishes. Our Galapagos Travel Team consists of a chief naturalist guide and five naturalist guides. All will delight guests with diverse natural history explanations, superb on-deck talks, and eye-catching lectures regarding natural history issues. Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day's activities. Together with the Captain, they will plan every day's program. They are masters of Galapagos travel.
M/V Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands Cruises
M/V Santa Cruz - accommodation and amenities:
On the M/V Santa Cruz Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds (plus a sofa bed for a child) and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds (plus a sofa bed for a child). Six Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Family guests have ample choice among single, double and triple accommodations.
The M/V Santa Cruz Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. As an alternative to snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life.
The entire ship is air-conditioned. A carefully planned itinerary includes the Galapagos' main highlights plus a flexible program allowing guests to enjoy several alternatives for their daily activities. In essence, an expedition to the best National Park, aboard the only ship exclusively built for exploring the Galapagos Islands.
M/V Santa Cruz - boat deck superior cabin
Santa Cruz cruise itinerary 2011 (Tuesday-Tuesday; 8 days / 7 nights):
Friday
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island)
Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Saturday
Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island)
Disembark at Punta Cormorant (wet landing) at an olivine-crystal
Sunday
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela)
Monday
Baltra (South Seymour) Island
Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)
Tuesday
Bartolomé Island
Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday
Rabida Island (Jervis)
North Seymour Island
Thursday
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal Island)
M/V Santa Cruz - boat deck standard twin cabin
Santa Cruz cruise itinerary 2012 (Friday-Wednesday; 6 days / 5 nights):
Friday
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Interpretation Centre and Tijeretas
San Cristóbal Island
Saturday
Cerro Brujo
Punta Pitt
San Cristóbal Island
Sunday
Santa Fe Island
South Plaza Island
Monday
Charles Darwin Research Station
Twin Craters
Santa Cruz
Tuesday
Punta Suárez
Gardner Bay
Española (Hood) Island
Wednesday
Baltra - departure
M/V Santa Cruz - library and business area
Santa Cruz cruise itinerary 2012 (Wednesday - Monday; 6 days / 5 nights):
Wednesday
Baltra - arrival
North Seymour Island
Thursday
Punta Vicente Roca
Isabela Island
Punta Espinoza
Fernandina Island
Friday
Tagus Cove
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island
Saturday
Charles Darwin Research Station
El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Santa Cruz Island
Sunday
Post Office Bay & Baroness Cove
Cormorant Point & Devil´s crown
Floreana Island
Monday
Baltra - departure
M/V Santa Cruz - restaurant
Santa Cruz cruise itinerary 2012 (Monday - Friday; 5 days / 4 nights):
Monday
Baltra - arrival
Las Bachas
Santa Cruz Island
Tuesday
Buccaneer Cove
Puerto Egas
Santiago Island
Wednesday
Rábida Island
Bartolomé Island
Thursday
Prince Phillip Steps
Darwin Bay
Genovesa Island
Friday
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno - departure
San Cristóbal
M/V Santa Cruz - sun and observation deck
Santa Cruz rates per person 2011 / 2012 incl. local flights:
Ask for special rates and last minute deals.
Cheap charter and group rates available.
Contact us for Galapagos SPECIAL rates
| Cabin | 5 days | 6 days |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Deck Master Suite | US $3.849 |
US $4.699 |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite | US $3.419 |
US $4.169 |
| Boat Deck Superior Cabin | US $3.299 |
US $3.999 |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Cabin | US $3.179 |
US $3.869 |
| Boat Deck Standard Cabin | US $3.079 |
US $3.739 |
| Upper Deck Standard Cabin | US $2.869 |
US $3.479 |
| Main Deck Standard Cabin | US $2.749 |
US $3.339 |
| Boat Deck Standard Single Cabin | US $4.299 |
US $5.259 |
If cruise takes place in Easter, Christmas or New Year; departures are subject to an additional charge of US $200 per person. Single room surcharge and child discount upon request.
Cruises available for 10 days / 9 nights, 11 days / 10 nights and 15 days / 14 nights. Please contact us for further details.
Special offer: get our Ecuador Welcome Package with this cruise - two nights at a five star hotel in Quito or Guayaquil, a city tour incl. lunch, airport transfers and a welcome dinner. For details click here: Ecuador Welcome Package
All offers subject to availability. Prices are per person in a double cabin (double occupancy). All are final prices include VAT. Please see our general terms and conditions for booking. Please ask for our methods of payment.
Services included:
- Airfare to/from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands
- Prices above include fuel surcharge
- Cruise/journey according to itinerary
- Overnight in a double room in a hotel or on the cruise ship in a double cabin of the booked category; each with private bathroom
- English speaking naturalist guide during activities and visits on the different islands (shore excursions during cruise)
- Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as buffet or served
- Purified drinking water throughout the day
Airlines, itineraries, fuel surcharge and prices are subject to change.
Passport, immigration, health rules and regulations for European citizens:
Entry regulations for all travelers: wine red, machine-readable passport with photo which has to be valid at least 6 months when leaving the country. For journeys (as a tourist) up to 3 month no special health regulations apply.
