GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Santa Cruz II in Galapagos Islands was conceived for operations in remote areas, our state-of-the-art expedition vessel evinces the perfect infrastructure for Galápagos exploration. Carrying its crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands and just over 70 metres 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 Galápagos cruise experience.

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Facilities & Amenities

24/7 infirmary (medical doctor on board)

Bar & Lounge

Restaurant

Al-fr0esco dining-BBQ

Gift Shop

Gym

24h Coffe station (coffee, tea, chocolates and chilled water)

Satellite telephone

WiFi hotspot (intermittent/low bandwidth)

PA system

Snorkelling equipment

Hair dryer

iPod/MP3 docking station

Safe deposit box (in cabin)

Hot tub (2)

Rading room and natural history library

Multiple purpose room

Air conditioned throughout

Wetsuit rental

Glass bottom boat

Kayaks

 

DECK PLANS: 

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.

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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

CODE:

SN	Snorkeling
PR	Panga Ride
HK	Hiking

FLIGHT SCHEDULE REFERENTIAL: 

 

OUTBOUND			INBOUND
FLIGHT XL1415 UIO - GYE - GPS (BALTRA)			FLIGHT XL1410 GPS (BLATRA) - GYE - UIO
EASTERN ISLANDS 7D/6N (FRIDAYTO THURSDAY)	DEPARTS QUITO	08:35	DEPARTS BALTRA	11:20 (GPS TIME)
	DEPARTS GUAYAQUIL	10:20	ARRIVES GUAYAQUIL	14:15 (CONTINENTAL TIME)
	ARRIVES BALTRA	11:20 (GPS TIME)	ARRIVES QUITO	15:50 (CONTINENTAL TIME)

OUTBOUND			INBOUND
FLIGHT XL1411 UIO - GYE - GPS (BALTRA)			FLIGHT XL1410 GPS (BLATRA) - GYE - UIO
WESTERN ISLANDS 5D/4N (THURSDAY TO MONDAY)	DEPARTS QUITO	08:00	DEPARTS BALTRA	11:20 (GPS TIME)
	DEPARTS GUAYAQUIL	09:35	ARRIVES GUAYAQUIL	14:15 (CONTINENTAL TIME)
	ARRIVES BALTRA	10:35 (GPS TIME)	ARRIVES QUITO	15:50 (CONTINENTAL TIME)

OUTBOUND			INBOUND
FLIGHT XL1411 UIO - GYE - GPS (BALTRA)			FLIGHT XL1414 GPS (BLATRA) - GYE - UIO
NORTHEN ISLANDS 5D/4N (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)	DEPARTS QUITO	08:00	DEPARTS BALTRA	12:00 (GPS TIME)
	DEPARTS GUAYAQUIL	09:40	ARRIVES GUAYAQUIL	14:55 (CONTINENTAL TIME)
	ARRIVES BALTRA	10:40 (GPS TIME)	ARRIVES QUITO	16:40 (CONTINENTAL TIME)

RATES:

 

SANTA CRUZ II- GALAPAGOS RATES INCLUDE:                
Accommodations, all meals, island sightseeing, naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish (guiding in other languages upon request for groups larger than 10 guests: German, French, Italian), snorkeling gear, luggage handling, medical care on board (but not the cost of medication), taxes and transfers in the islands.                
Shared transfers from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Mercure, Sheraton, Marriott, Dann Carlton; for Casa Gangotena, a further feeder service is provided to/from Hilton Colón, this service does not have additional cost.) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Sheraton, Wyndham) to airport for flights to / from Galapagos are included in these rates.  To coordinate these transfers we must have guest's hotel contact.                
 - Internet / Wi-Fi,   only for guests staying in cabins on the "Panorama Deck".                
                
NOT INCLUDED:                
 - Wet Suits available for rent,  NET rate US$ 17   VAT per guest for 5- or 7-day expeditions                
 - Air transportation to / from Galapagos and airport taxes (subject to change without previous notice)                
 - Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice)*                
 - Migration Control Card (US$ 20 subject to change without previous notice)*                
 - Fuel Surcharge                
 - Alcoholic ** and non alcoholic beverage, gratuities,  laundry or valet services, gifts and additional items.                
 - Internet / Wi-Fi ***