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8-night Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin's Footsteps

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MS Santa Cruz II
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  • HX: MS Santa Cruz II
  • |
  • December 31, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Quito
    | Wed Dec 31, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Quito
    | Thu Jan 1, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Mitad del Mundo
    | Thu Jan 1, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Quito
    | Fri Jan 2, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Air Travel
    | Fri Jan 2, 2026
  6. Day 6
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Fri Jan 2, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Isla Baltra
    | Fri Jan 2, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Isla Mosquera
    | Fri Jan 2, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
    | Sat Jan 3, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Galapaguero Cerro Colorado
    | Sat Jan 3, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Punta Pitt
    | Sat Jan 3, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Isla Santa Fe
    | Sun Jan 4, 2026
  13. Day 13
    South Plaza
    | Sun Jan 4, 2026
  14. Day 14
    Puerto Ayora
    | Mon Jan 5, 2026
  15. Day 15
    Punta Suarez
    | Tue Jan 6, 2026
  16. Day 16
    Gardner Bay
    | Tue Jan 6, 2026
  17. Day 17
    Osborn Islet
    | Tue Jan 6, 2026
  18. Day 18
    Eden Islet
    | Wed Jan 7, 2026
  19. Day 19
    North Seymour
    | Wed Jan 7, 2026
  20. Day 20
    Isla Baltra
    | Thu Jan 8, 2026
  21. Day 21
    Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
    | Thu Jan 8, 2026
  22. Day 22
    Air Travel
    | Thu Jan 8, 2026
  23. Day 23
    Quito
    | Thu Jan 8, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 8 Nights
  • Dec 31, 2025 / Jan 8, 2026
  • 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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