Santa Cruz II
Santa Cruz II: A newly refurbished 90-passenger luxury boat
Days: 7 & 5 | From: $4,276/per person
The Santa Cruz II has 50 cabins accommodating 90 guests. The ship offers large indoor and outdoor social areas, including a library, bar and lounge, barbecue and al fresco dining, and sun deck with Jacuzzi. The ship has multiple lecture areas for nightly activities and seminars. The Santa Cruz II has an average of 11 guests per guide, one of the best guest-to-guide ratios in the islands. Meals are planned by a Cordon Bleu trained gastronomy director. Activities include excursions in the glass-bottomed boat, kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Santa Cruz II has 3 Darwin Suite Cabins (325 square feet) located on the Panorama Deck, 43 Explorer Double Cabins (163 square feet) located on the Panorama Deck, Expedition Deck, and Horizon Deck, 2 Voyager Single Cabins (127 square feet) located on the Horizon Deck, and 2 Explorer Triple Cabins (192 square feet) located on the Horizon Deck. All beds (except those in the Voyager Single Cabins) can be converted from twins to double.
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: completed in 2002; refurbished in 2015
Type: Expedition Yacht
Length: 235.5 ft. / 71.8 mts.
Beam: 44 ft. / 13.4 mts.
Engines: 2 Cummins engines KTA 38 - MO of 850 HP each
Speed: 10.5 knots
Accommodations: 43 Explorer Double Cabins with private facilities; 2 Voyager Single Cabins with private facilities; 2 Explorer Triple Cabins with private facilities; 3 Darwin Suite Cabins with private facilities
Crew: Captain, 8 Bilingual Naturalist Guides, Medical Officer, plus 50 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
Northern Itinerary (5 days)
Monday
Arrive to Baltra / Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Tuesday
Santiago: Buccaneer Cove / Puerto Egas
Wednesday
Rábida / Bartolome
Thursday
Genovesa: Prince Philip Steps / Darwin Bay
Friday
Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz) / Return to Mainland
Western Itinerary (5 days)
Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Friday
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Saturday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Sunday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Punta Cormorant
Monday
Return to Mainland
Eastern Itinerary (7 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Mosquera
Saturday San Cristobal: Cerro Colorado / Punta Pitt
Sunday
Santa Fe / South Plaza
Monday
Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Highlands
Tuesday
Española: Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay
Wednesday
Eden Islet (Santa Cruz) / North Seymour
Thursday
Return to Mainland
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Pricing
Trip length: 5 and 6 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 90, in 50 cabins
Prices 2022:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, water, coffee and tea, snorkel equipment
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), gratuities, wet suits, holiday surcharge ($228 per adult, $136 per child)
| 5 Day (per person) | 7 Day (per person) | |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Deck Explorer Family Cabin | $4,276 | $5,735 |
| Horizon Deck Explorer Cabin | $4,551 | $6,103 |
| Horizon Deck Voyager Cabin | $5,254 | $7,039 |
| Expedition Deck Explorer Cabin | $4,734 | $6,340 |
| Panorama Deck Explorer Cabin | $4,871 | $6,533 |
| Panorama Deck Darwin Suite | $5,520 | $7,407 |
Children under 12 years sharing a cabin with their parents or guardians: 10% off (one child per adult). The minimum age is 6 years old. Children’s discount does not apply during peak season.
Single Supplement: 15% for select Explorer cabins (limited availability), 100% for all other cabins
Charters: Contact us for pricing
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