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Galápagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles Plus Machu Picchu

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  • Departure Date: 28/11/24
  • Duration: 8 Nights
Overview

This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your cruise from start to finish. Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands with your fellow travellers in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

With carbon-neutral operations, MS Santa Cruz II is environmentally-sustainable and socially conscious with the local community.

Premium Expedition Comfort

While exploring the Galápagos, you'll have the ability to actively engage in activities and encounters. After a day in Darwin's footsteps, you will enjoy coming home to a casual atmosphere with the best service there is. MS Santa Cruz II's amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.

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Galápagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles Plus Machu Picchu
Cruise Ship
Santa Cruz II
Cruise Line
Hurtigruten Expeditions
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Main Info
  • Children Not allowed
  • Smoking Some
  • Decks 5
  • Cabins 48
  • Wheelchair Cabins -
  • Crew Members -
  • Refurbished 2021
  • Currency USD
Unique Features
With carbon-neutral operations, MS Santa Cruz II is environmentally-sustainable and socially conscious with the local community.
Enrichment Facilities
Gratuities
It is not common practice to tip on Hurtigruten ships on the coastal voyage, but if you feel that crew members should be rewarded for providing exceptional service, tip boxes are placed in the restaurant together with envelopes.
Fares

Explorer Fare (Packaged)
Explorer Cabin (Horizon deck): £ 5260
Explorer Cabin (Expedition deck): £ 5566
Explorer Cabin (Horizon deck): £ 5682
Explorer Cabin (Panorama deck): £ 5871
Explorer Family Cabin: £ 5871
Explorer Cabin (Expedition deck): £ 5988
Explorer Cabin (Panorama deck): £ 6293
Explorer Family Cabin: £ 6293
Darwin Suite (Panorama deck): £ 7179
Darwin Suite (Panorama deck): £ 7601
Explorer Cabin (Horizon deck): £ 8202
Explorer Cabin (Expedition deck): £ 8508
Explorer Cabin (Panorama deck): £ 8813
Explorer Family Cabin: £ 8813
Darwin Suite (Panorama deck): £ 10121
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Accommodation
Darwin Suite, Panorama Deck

Our three Darwin suites on the Panorama deck feature double picture windows, and offers superb comfort and deluxe amenities.

Available with a twin or double bed, and if more space is desired, these suites can be interconnected with an Explorer cabin.

Explorer cabin, Panorama deck

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. There are 3 Explorer cabins located as on the Panorama deck.

Beds convert from double to twin upon request.

Explorer cabin, Expedition deck

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 17 Explorer cabins located as on the Expedition deck.

Beds convert from double to twin upon request.

Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 23 Explorer cabins located on the Horizon deck.

Beds convert from double to twin upon request.

Explorer family cabin, Horizon deck

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring.

There are 2 Explorer family cabins located on the Horizon deck. Cabins are equipped with twin beds and a sofa bed (ideal for children under 12).

Voyager single cabin, Horizon deck
With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer single bed, and plenty of space for solo travelers. There are 2 Voyager cabins located on the Horizon deck.
Entertainment

The social areas located across the MS Santa Cruz II allow travellers to converse about their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky Decks. Each space offers guests a comfortable seating area and an immaculate view of the nearby islands. Every social space is exquisite.

Sky Deck

The Sky deck offers spaces where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions basking in the sun at the very top of the ship. The sun deck and fitness room are located here.

Outdoor Terrace

The Outdoor Terrace is located on Deck Three.

Panorama Bar & Lounge

This large and well-lit area is not only the main bar, but also the place where most ship events will take place (welcome and farewell cocktail), and doubles as an ideal place for lectures. It’s the ideal site to chill and relax with Wi-Fi hot spot and direct access to our al fresco terrace.

Reception
Located at the main intersection on the ship, the reception is the place where you will find the central bulletin board with daily program and other valuable information on the expedition experience. 
Discovery Room

The Discovery Room is located on Deck Three.

Expedition Lounge & Bar

The Expedition Lounge & Bar with Science Corner and Library is located on Deck Three.

Our Natural History Library is located on the Expedition Lounge in the Expedition Deck. Please check with the naturalists for books to read during the voyage. After reading, guests are kindly requested to please return the books to the library. A selection of general subject books and natural history books are found, but for anything related to Natural History of Galápagos, please ask the Expedition Leader for advice. 

Panorama Deck

Guests can relish the Galápagos Islands landscapes at the rear terrace, which also doubles as an area for enjoying Happy Hour specials or freshly barbecued snacks. On the same deck, guests are also welcome to hang out at the indoor Expedition lounge & bar or visit our state-of-the-art bridge.

Evolution Hall

Evolution Hall is located on Deck Three.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is located on Deck Two.

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