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6-night Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – Iconic Wildlife and Sublime Scenery

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MS Santa Cruz II
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  • Hurtigruten: MS Santa Cruz II
  • |
  • August 19, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Quito
    | Tue Aug 19, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Quito
    | Wed Aug 20, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Mitad del Mundo
    | Wed Aug 20, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Quito
    | Thu Aug 21, 2025
  5. Day 5
    Air Travel
    | Thu Aug 21, 2025
  6. Day 6
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Thu Aug 21, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Isla Baltra
    | Thu Aug 21, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Cerro Dragon
    | Thu Aug 21, 2025
  9. Day 9
    Isla Isabela (Vicente Roca Point)
    | Fri Aug 22, 2025
  10. Day 10
    Punta Espinoza
    | Fri Aug 22, 2025
  11. Day 11
    Puerto Ayora
    | Sat Aug 23, 2025
  12. Day 12
    Baroness Outlook
    | Sun Aug 24, 2025
  13. Day 13
    Post Office, Galapagos
    | Sun Aug 24, 2025
  14. Day 14
    Isla Champión
    | Sun Aug 24, 2025
  15. Day 15
    Cormorant Point
    | Sun Aug 24, 2025
  16. Day 16
    Isla Baltra
    | Mon Aug 25, 2025
  17. Day 17
    Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
    | Mon Aug 25, 2025
  18. Day 18
    Air Travel
    | Mon Aug 25, 2025
  19. Day 19
    Quito
    | Mon Aug 25, 2025
Sailing Features
  • 6 Nights
  • Aug 19, 2025 / Aug 25, 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

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

Ship Information

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