Galapagos expedition cruises

Santa Cruz II

The Santa Cruz II replaced its predecessor in 2015. This 50 cabin vessel provides guests with an elegant new way to experience the glories of the Galapagos in style and comfort.

Class: First Class - Large
Style: Expedition cruise ship
Passengers: 90 maximum
Length: 235 ft
Cruising speed: 10 knots

Cabin prices: ££££

Introducing 'Santa Cruz II'

The Santa Cruz has been recently renovated and now features five spacious decks decorated in a simple yet stylish style.

At just over 70 metres long, the generous, 5-deck craft accommodates 90 guests and features ample, luxury-sized social areas indoors and out that allow guests to make the most of their Galapagos cruise experience

The renovation added up-to-date engineering features to help reduce its environmental impact.

Santa Cruz II offers 3 itineraries which can be taken individually or combined, making 9 possible cruise choices.

Contact us for availability and special offers.

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Starts on alternate Mondays

Cruise Day 
1Arrive at Baltra Airport
Playa de las Bachas
2Buccaneer Cove
Puerto Egas (James Bay)
3Rabida Island (Red Beach)
Escalera (Bartolome Is)
4Prince Philip's Steps
Darwin Bay
5Puerto Ayora
Charles Darwin Research Station
Depart from Baltra Airport
Itinerary map for Santa Cruz II 'Northern' Galapagos cruise

Highlights of the sites visited on this cruise

Galapagos penguin
Blue-footed booby
Red-footed booby
Masked booby
Great frigatebird
Flamingo
Red-billed tropicbirds
Darwin's finches
Galapagos hawk
Swallow-tailed gull
Storm petrels
Sea turtles
Marine iguana
Sea lion
Fur seal
Lava formations
Lava tubes

On board 'Santa Cruz II'

Cabins

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Master Suite

Master Suite

Number of cabins of this type: 2

Bed configuration: double bed, plus sofa bed

Santa Cruz II cabin Darwin Suite

Darwin Suite

Number of cabins of this type: 3

Bed configuration:

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Junior Suite Twin

Junior Suite Twin

Number of cabins of this type: 2

Bed configuration: twin beds, plus sofa bed

Santa Cruz II cabin Explorer Cabin

Explorer Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 43

Bed configuration:

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Superior Cabin

Superior Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 6

Bed configuration: twin beds, or a double bed

Santa Cruz II cabin Explorer Family Cabin

Explorer Family Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 2

Bed configuration:

Santa Cruz II cabin Voyager Single Cabin

Voyager Single Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 2

Bed configuration:

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Standard Twin Cabin

Standard Twin Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 28

Bed configuration: twin beds only

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Standard Double Cabin

Standard Double Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 2

Bed configuration: double bed only

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Standard Single Cabin

Standard Single Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 1

Bed configuration: single bed

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] cabin Standard Plus Twin Cabin

Standard Plus Twin Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 2

Bed configuration: twin beds only

Decks

Santa Cruz II deck Sky Deck

Sky Deck

(Deck level: 5)

Santa Cruz II deck Panorama Deck

Panorama Deck

(Deck level: 4)

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] deck Sun deck

Sun deck

(Deck level: 4)

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] deck Boat deck

Boat deck

(Deck level: 3)

Santa Cruz II deck Expedition Deck

Expedition Deck

(Deck level: 3)

Santa Cruz II deck Horizon Deck

Horizon Deck

(Deck level: 2)

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] deck Upper deck

Upper deck

(Deck level: 2)

Santa Cruz [replaced - delete] deck Main deck

Main deck

(Deck level: 1)

Santa Cruz II deck Ocean Deck

Ocean Deck

(Deck level: 1)

- Bar & Lounge
- Restaurant
- Outdor Terrace
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Room
- 24h Coffee Station (free
coffee, tea, and water 24/7)
- Satellite Telephone
- WiFi hotspot (intermittent/
low bandwidth)
- PA system
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Hair Dryer
- Safe deposit box (in cabin)
- Hot Tub (2)
- Reading Room and Natural
History Library
- Air conditioned throughout
- Glass bottom boat

-Viewing platform

Kayaks

Snorkelling

(wetsuits available for rent)

(Underwater camera which captures guests' thrilling adventures)

Glass-bottom boat excursions

Maximum number of passengers

 90

Naturalist guides

 8

Crew members

 60

Overall length (ft)

 235

Cruising speed

 10

Gross tonnage

 2664

Draft

 43

Other technical information

Refurbishment
Construction
Gross Tonnage
Passenger Space Ratio
Type of Vessel
Capacity
Length
Beam
Speed
Electricity
Engines
Fire Detector
Life Jackets
Life Rafts
Landing Boats
Owner
Decks
Crew
Naturalist Guides
Guest-Crew Ratio
Medical Officer
Certifications
2015
2002
2664 tonnes
29.6
Expedition Vessel
90 guests / 50 cabins
71.8 metres/235 feet
13.4 metres/43 feet
10.5 knots
110 V - 220 V (60 Hz)
2 Cummins engines KTA 38 - MO of
850 HP each
Fire detectors throughout
In each cabin
14 (27 passengers each) 6
ETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING) 5
60
8 (Includes Expedition Leader)
1:5 (3 guest to 2 staff members)
Permanently on board
ABS Clasification Certificate, SOLAS 74,
MARPOL, ISPS code, ISM code

This information has been provided by the boat operator and is subject to alteration

Customer reviews for Santa Cruz II

rating

Our cruise and personnel surpassed all expectations!

rating

It is big enough to be stable and feel roomy, but not a vast impersonal floating palace. Facilities were excellent and we were particularly impressed by the quality of the food. With 90 passengers there was ample opportunity to socialise with like-minded fellow travellers.

Sailings for 'Santa Cruz II'

Our prices

Prices are per person. The prices shown here are the current prices charged locally by each boat in their chosen currency. We charge our UK customers the equivalent price converted to British pounds at the current exchange rate. This protects you from currency fluctuations. You also benefit from our 100% financial protection and the knowledge that if anything goes wrong, or your plans change, our friendly experienced and resourceful travel specialists are here to help you.

Special offers

Special offers are often available (some are very generous) but they may only be open for short periods. Contact us to find out which offers available now.

Cruise Start date End date Nights Horizon Deck Explorer Family Horizon Deck Explorer Horizon Deck Voyager Expedition Deck Explorer Panorama Deck Explorer Panorama Deck Darwin Suite