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11-night Galápagos Islands Cruise/Land Package – In Darwin's Footsteps Plus Machu Picchu

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MS Santa Cruz II
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  • Hurtigruten: MS Santa Cruz II
  • |
  • December 14, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Lima
    | Sun Dec 14, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Lima
    | Mon Dec 15, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Cuzco
    | Mon Dec 15, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Cuzco
    | Tue Dec 16, 2025
  5. Day 5
    Cuzco
    | Wed Dec 17, 2025
  6. Day 6
    Quito
    | Wed Dec 17, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Quito
    | Thu Dec 18, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Quito
    | Fri Dec 19, 2025
  9. Day 9
    Isla Baltra
    | Fri Dec 19, 2025
  10. Day 10
    Isla Mosquera
    | Fri Dec 19, 2025
    | Arrive 2:54 PM
  11. Day 11
    Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
    | Sat Dec 20, 2025
    | 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  12. Day 12
    Isla Mosquera
    | Sat Dec 20, 2025
  13. Day 13
    Punta Pitt
    | Sat Dec 20, 2025
    | Arrive 3:00 PM
  14. Day 14
    Punta Pitt
    | Sun Dec 21, 2025
  15. Day 15
    Isla Santa Fe
    | Sun Dec 21, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  16. Day 16
    South Plaza
    | Sun Dec 21, 2025
    | Arrive 1:50 PM
  17. Day 17
    South Plaza
    | Mon Dec 22, 2025
    | Depart 4:00 AM
  18. Day 18
    Puerto Ayora
    | Mon Dec 22, 2025
    | Arrive 6:00 AM
  19. Day 19
    Puerto Ayora
    | Tue Dec 23, 2025
  20. Day 20
    Punta Suarez
    | Tue Dec 23, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  21. Day 21
    Gardner Bay
    | Tue Dec 23, 2025
    | 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  22. Day 22
    Eden Islet
    | Wed Dec 24, 2025
    | 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  23. Day 23
    North Seymour
    | Wed Dec 24, 2025
    | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  24. Day 24
    Isla Baltra
    | Thu Dec 25, 2025
    | Arrive 9:00 AM
  25. Day 25
    Quito
    | Thu Dec 25, 2025
Sailing Features
  • 11 Nights
  • Dec 14, 2025 / Dec 25, 2025
  • Lima
  • 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

Hurtigruten:   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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