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Santa Cruz II
Santa Cruz II Description
Visit the Galapagos Islands on the Santa Cruz II, with itineraries created with you in mind to see only the best of the best on the Island.
On the ship, you can enjoy over ten areas dedicated to the onboard community with a bar and lounge, gym, hot tubs, solarium, lounge, library, and a gift shop to buy loved ones back home.
With a crew of 50 and a ratio of 1:2 per passenger, it is guaranteed that all your needs will be met, even more so with a 24-hour infirmary. Get excited and ready to absorb tons of knowledge on your excursions with only the highest certified guides available in the Galapagos.
Santa Cruz II Cabins
In total, there are 50 different accommodations for up to 90 passengers. There are three other decks for accommodations: Panorama, Expedition, and Horizon.
The cabins available are 2 Voyager Single Cabins, 23 Explorer Double Cabins, and 2 Explorer Triple Cabins. In combination with the cabins, there are 36 that interconnect, which is an excellent choice for those who plan on traveling in groups or families.
Another great thing about the beds in each cabin is that each can be converted from twin to double. All accommodations include air-conditioning, a safety deposit box, and plenty of room to enjoy your Galapagos Cruise.
Special Features of the Santa Cruz II:
- Air Conditioning
- iPhone Docking Station
- Excellent Restaurant
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite Phone
- Hot Tubs
- Gift Shop
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Full Tecnical Details
Expedition Deck
Horizon Deck
Ocean Deck
Sky Deck
Panorama Deck
| Length: | 71.8 mts |
| Gross Tonnage: | 2664 tons |
| Made in: | 2002 |
| Electricity: | 440 V - 220 V - 110 V throughout ship |
| Guest Capacity: | 90 passengers |
| Crew: | 50 crew members, 8 Naturalist guides (Includes Expedition Leader), 1 medical officer (permanently on board) |
| Type: | Expedition Yacht |
| Beam: | 13.4 mts |
| Main engines: | 2 Cummins engines KTA 38 - MO of 850 HP each |
| Max speed: | 10.5 knots |
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Itinerary Santa Cruz II
| Mon | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. Read more... |
| PM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans. Read more... |
| PM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
| PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt. Read more... Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Thu | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island. Read more... Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... |
| PM | Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. Read more... |
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| Mon | AM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Fri | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. Read more... |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Puerto Baquerizo MorenoThis relaxed town overlooking a harbour is the capital of the Galapagos Islands. Read more... Isabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species. Read more... |
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| Sun | AM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... |
| PM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... |
| PM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming. Read more... |
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| Wed | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife. Read more... |
| PM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
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