M/V Santa Cruz II

From 5 days / 4 nights

The Galapagos Islands are special and you want a special yacht in which to explore these islands, a ‘living laboratory of evolution’.

The M/V Santa Cruz II is just such a ship:  it offers the quintessential expedition cruise. With 43 cabins of varying sizes and configurations, home to 90 guests, the Santa Cruz’s highly-experienced crew and staff are dedicated to making sure your holiday in the ‘Enchanted Islands’ be smooth, enjoyable, comfortable and fun from start to finish. The ship has superb dining, ample social areas, a sundeck with a bar, tables and sun loungers, a Jacuzzi, and the latest in navigation and safety systems. The Santa Cruz offers various itineraries – giving guests flexibility as to how long they want to spend on board – and visits the main highlights of the archipelago, explored in the company of expert naturalist guides, in excursions on foot, snorkeling or aboard our glass-bottom boat.

Ship/ Vessel:  M/V Santa Cruz II

• Category:  First Class
• Capacity:  90 guests
• Cruises (Nights):  4, 6
• Oper. Days: Mon - Thu- Fri
• Remarks:  Snorkeling

Cruises:

• 5 days/ 4 nights
• 7 days/6 nights

Eastern Galapagos  7 days / 6 nights

• FRI: Baltra Airport - Mosquera Islet
• SAT: Baquerizo Moreno Port / Tortoise Breeding Center - Pitt Point (San Cristobal Island)
• SUN: Santa Fe Island - South Plaza Island
• MON: Charles Darwin Research Station - Optional activities (Santa Cruz Island)
• TUE: Suarez Point - Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet (Espanola Island)
• WED: Eden Islet (Santa Cruz Island) - North Seymour Island
• THU: Baltra Airport

Northern Galapagos  5 days / 4 nights

• MON:  Baltra Airport - Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)
• TUE:  Buccanneer Cove - Egas Port (Santiago Island)
• WED: Red Beach (Rabida Island) - Bartholomew Island
• THU:  Prince Phillip's Steps - Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
• FRI: Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) - Baltra Airport

Western Galapagos 5 days / 4 nights

• THU: Baltra Airport - Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island)
• FRI: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island) - Esponiza Point (Fernandina Island)
• SAT: Charles Darwin Research Station - Optional activities (Santa Cruz Island)
• SUN: Baroness Tower / Post Office Bay - Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (Floreana Island)
• MON: Baltra Airport