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8-night Galapagos Islands - In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)

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MS Santa Cruz II
cruise info

  • HX: MS Santa Cruz II
  • |
  • December 2, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Quito
    | Wed Dec 2, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Quito
    | Thu Dec 3, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Quito
    | Fri Dec 4, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Isla Baltra
    | Fri Dec 4, 2026
    | Depart 2:00 PM
  5. Day 5
    Isla Mosquera
    | Fri Dec 4, 2026
    | Arrive 2:00 PM
  6. Day 6
    Isla Mosquera
    | Sat Dec 5, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
    | Sat Dec 5, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  8. Day 8
    Punta Pitt
    | Sat Dec 5, 2026
    | Arrive 3:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Punta Pitt
    | Sun Dec 6, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Isla Santa Fe
    | Sun Dec 6, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  11. Day 11
    South Plaza
    | Sun Dec 6, 2026
    | Arrive 1:00 PM
  12. Day 12
    South Plaza
    | Mon Dec 7, 2026
    | Depart 4:00 AM
  13. Day 13
    Puerto Ayora
    | Mon Dec 7, 2026
    | Arrive 6:00 AM
  14. Day 14
    Puerto Ayora
    | Tue Dec 8, 2026
  15. Day 15
    Punta Suarez
    | Tue Dec 8, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  16. Day 16
    Gardner Bay
    | Tue Dec 8, 2026
    | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  17. Day 17
    Eden Islet
    | Wed Dec 9, 2026
    | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  18. Day 18
    North Seymour
    | Wed Dec 9, 2026
    | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  19. Day 19
    Isla Baltra
    | Thu Dec 10, 2026
    | Arrive 8:00 AM
  20. Day 20
    Quito
    | Thu Dec 10, 2026
Sailing Features
  • 8 Nights
  • Dec 2, 2026 / Dec 10, 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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