Santa Cruz Cruise Ship
Category: Luxury Class
Departures: Every Monday and Friday
Capacity: 90 passengers
Facilities and Accommodation
The 46-cabin M/V SANTA CRUZ, the only ship built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out.
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. Its capacity is for ninety guests. Our Expedition Team consists of a Chief Naturalist and five Naturalists.
All 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. Together with the Captain, they will plan the day's program. They are masters of Galapagos' knowledge. Soon enough, our Naturalists will become the highlight of your voyage. At night, when pitch-dark starry skies are seen, stargazing is an amazing nocturnal activity. The southern skies are beautifully arranged with exuberant constellations.
2008 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
| Description |
8 days |
5 days |
4 days |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite Twin |
US$4342 |
US$2481 |
US$1861 |
| Boat Deck Master Suite Double |
US$4999 |
US$2858 |
US$2143 |
| Boat Deck Superior Twin/Double |
US$4147 |
US$2369 |
US$1777 |
| Boat Deck Single Standard |
US$5734 |
US$3276 |
US$2457 |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Twin |
US$3976 |
US$2272 |
US$1704 |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard |
US$3804 |
US$2174 |
US$1630 |
| Main Deck Twin Standard |
US$3303 |
US$1887 |
US$1415 |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard |
US$3479 |
US$1988 |
US$1491 |
2009 prices per person (except charter) starting at:
| Description |
8 days |
5 days |
4 days |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite Twin |
US$4603 |
US$2630 |
US$1973 |
| Boat Deck Master Suite Double |
US$5299 |
US$3029 |
US$2272 |
| Boat Deck Superior Twin/Double |
US$4396 |
US$2511 |
US$1884 |
| Boat Deck Single Standard |
US$6078 |
US$3473 |
US$2604 |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Twin |
US$4214 |
US$2408 |
US$1806 |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard |
US$4032 |
US$2304 |
US$1728 |
| Main Deck Twin Standard |
US$3501 |
US$2000 |
US$1500 |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard |
US$3688 |
US$2107 |
US$1580 |
Fuel Surcharge Per Passenger
- 4D/3N - US$72
- 5D/4N - US$96
- 8D/7N - US$168
Peak Season: (March 17-23 / December 22- January 4) There will be a surcharge of US$ 100 per adult and US$ 75 per child
Rates include:
- All meals
- Transfers in the islands
- All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide
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Not included:
- US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- US$10 Galapagos Transit Control Card
- Airfare from mainland Ecuador
- Bottled beverages
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance
- Wet Suites (US$19)
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Specifications
Construction: Bilbao, Spain, 1979
Reconstruction: Talcahuano, Chile, 1998
Category: First Class
Gross Tonnage: 1675
Capacity: 90 guests
Length: 72.35 meters (237.3 feet)
Beam: 11.85 meters (38.86 feet)
Speed: 13 knots
Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins with 220 Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area.
Engines: 2 Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each
Navigation: Gyrocompass, auto pilot, radar, echo-sounders.
Equipment: GPS and Radio Director Finder
Safety Classification: ABS classification +A1E + AMS #7907 853 SOLAS (safety of life at sea) ISM certificate Complying with the IMO resolution
A.788(19) Automatic fire controls
Life Jackets: In each cabin
Lifeboats: Two 66-man, two 25-man.
Life Rafts: Two 16-man, two 10-man
Zodiacs: 5 for ship to shore transportation
Boston Whaler: 1 with glass-bottom with for underwater observation
Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
Decks: 4 (Sun deck, Boat deck, Upper deck, Main deck)
Crew: 52
Naturalist: 6 multilingual (includes Chief Naturalist)
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Bar - Lounge, Boutique Gift Shop Email, radio, telephone, and Fax communications. PA system. Snorkeling Equipment, Multimedia, natural history lectures, Stargazing Program, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi, Reading Room and Natural History, Library, Air conditioned throughout Aromatherapy Center.
Itinerary 4 days
Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island Cerro Brujo San Cristobal (Chatham) Island.
Saturday: Gardner Bay (Española (Hood) Island) Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Sunday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
Monday: Departure
Itinerary 5 days
Monday: Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) Baltra Island
Tuesday: Bartolomé Island-Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday: Jervis (Rabida Island) Puerto Ayora ( Santa Cruz Island)
Thursday: Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) North Seymour Island
Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal Island)
Itinerary 8 days
Monday: Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) Baltra Island
Tuesday: Bartolomé Island-Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday: Jervis (Rabida Island) Puerto Ayora ( Santa Cruz Island)
Thursday: Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) North Seymour Island
Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island Cerro Brujo San Cristobal (Chatham) Island
Saturday: Gardner Bay (Española (Hood) Island) Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Sunday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
Monday:5 Departure
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified wihtout previous notice. |