M/V Santa Cruz
The M/V Santa Cruz is the ideal size cruise ship for a comfortable and relaxed vacation in the Galapagos Islands.
The Santa Cruz is a 222-foot long ship that accommodates ninety passengers, has undergone extensive renovation with enlarged decks to increase cabin size.
The 46 cabin M/V Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. There is a choice of rooms including standard and superior cabins and junior and master suites, all have porthole or window with views out to the sea and private bathroom with shower, loo and basin.
The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes.
The Expedition Team consists of a Chief Naturalist and five other Naturalists, all of whom will delight guests with diverse natural history explanations, superb on-deck talks, and eye-catching lectures regarding natural history issues. Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day's activities.
On the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds (plus a sofa bed for a child) and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds (plus a sofa bed for a child). Six Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Family guests have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations.
The Sun Deck on the M/V Santa Cruz was lengthened and a deck-bar and Jacuzzi were installed, along with an observation area for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar were also elegantly remodeled and there is a reading room and library were added.
Specifications
| Category: | Luxury |
| Capacity: | 90 Passengers |
| Accommodations: | 48 cabins, all with private facilities and fully air-conditioned |
| On board: | sun deck, bar, jacuzzi, observation deck |
| Crew: | 52, including Captain, cook, resident physician and 6 multilingual naturalist guides |
| Speed: | 13 knots |
| Length: | 237 ft. (72m) |
| Electricity: | 110 in all cabins |
Itinerary
M/V Santa Cruz itinerary |
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| Monday | AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island and board the M/V Santa Cruz |
PM |
North Seymour Island | |
| Tuesday | AM |
Bartolome Island |
PM |
Puerto Egas, Santiago Island | |
| Wednesday | AM |
Genovesa Island |
PM |
Genovesa Island | |
| Thursday | AM |
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island; visit to the Charles Darwin Station |
PM |
Lunch at a local farm and visit to the highlands, Santa Cruz Island | |
| Friday | AM |
Panga ride along Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
PM |
Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island | |
| Saturday | AM |
Sailing & whale watching, Bolivar Channel and trip to Urbina Bay |
PM |
Punta Moreno | |
| Sunday | AM |
Gardner Bay, Espanola Island (Hood) |
PM |
Punta Suarez | |
| Monday | AM |
Baltra |
PM |
Fly from Baltra Island to Quito or Guayaquil | |
Rates
Type of Cabin / Deck |
4 days |
5 days |
8 days |
| De Luxe | $ 1.838 |
$ 2.447 |
$ 4.390 |
| Superior | $ 1.797 |
$ 1.935 |
$ 3.850 |
| Doble | $ 1.524 |
$ 1.670 |
$ 2.880 |
