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6-night Galápagos Islands - Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

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MS Santa Cruz II
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  • HX: MS Santa Cruz II
  • |
  • October 18, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Quito
    | Sat Oct 18, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Quito
    | Sun Oct 19, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Mitad del Mundo
    | Sun Oct 19, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Quito
    | Mon Oct 20, 2025
  5. Day 5
    Air Travel
    | Mon Oct 20, 2025
  6. Day 6
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Mon Oct 20, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Isla Baltra
    | Mon Oct 20, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Cerro Dragon
    | Mon Oct 20, 2025
  9. Day 9
    Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove)
    | Tue Oct 21, 2025
  10. Day 10
    Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas)
    | Tue Oct 21, 2025
  11. Day 11
    Isla Rabida
    | Wed Oct 22, 2025
  12. Day 12
    Isla Bartolome
    | Wed Oct 22, 2025
  13. Day 13
    Genovesa (Tower) Island
    | Thu Oct 23, 2025
  14. Day 14
    Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  15. Day 15
    Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  16. Day 16
    Santa Cruz Highlands
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  17. Day 17
    Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  18. Day 18
    Isla Baltra Ferry Dock
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  19. Day 19
    Isla Baltra
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  20. Day 20
    Air Travel
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
  21. Day 21
    Quito
    | Fri Oct 24, 2025
Sailing Features
  • 6 Nights
  • Oct 18, 2025 / Oct 24, 2025
  • Quito
  • Quito
  • MS Santa Cruz II
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Suites

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Oceanview
Suite
Oceanview
Explorer Cabin

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 23 Explorer cabins located on the Horizon deck. Bathroom. Size 15 sq.m.

Oceanview
Explorer Cabin

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 3 Explorer cabins located on the Panorama deck. Bathroom. Size 15 sq.m.

Oceanview
Explorer Cabin

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 17 Explorer cabins located on the Expedition deck. Bathroom. Size 15 sq.m.

Oceanview
Voyager Single Cabin

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer a single bed and plenty of space for solo travelers. There are 2 Voyager cabins located on the Horizon deck. Bathroom. Size 12 sq.m.

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MS Santa Cruz II cruise ship

HX:   MS Santa Cruz II

When you are exploring the Galápagos islands onboard the MS Santa Cruz II, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in high quality surroundings. The small size - with a guest capacity of maximum of 90 allows for a cozy yet classy environment. You´ll easily feel at home onboard.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    2002
  • Last Refurbished:
    2021
  • Gross Tonnage:
    2,664 T
  • Beam:
    44 ft (13.4 m)
  • Maximum Speed:
    10.5 knots
  • Ship Length:
    236 ft (71.8 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    90
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