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

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MS Santa Cruz II
cruise info

  • Hurtigruten: MS Santa Cruz II
  • |
  • August 13, 2025

itinerary

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

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