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In Darwin’s Footsteps

Hurtigruten Cruises MS Santa Cruz II
Date 28th Jan 26
Nights 8 Nights
1
Quito, Ecuador
Fly from the UK and be transferred to your hotel for your two night stay.
2
Quito, Ecuador
3
Quito, Ecuador > Baltra Island, Ecuador
Check out of your hotel and be transferred to Baltra Island where you will board MS Santa Cruz II for your six night cruise.
4
San Cristóbal, Ecuador
5
Santa Fe, Galapagos > South Plaza, Galapagos
6
Santa Cruz, Galapagos
7
Española, Ecuador
8
Eden Islet Galapagos
9
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Why Book
Why Book
  • Return Flights
  • Overseas Transfers 
  • 2 Night pre cruise stay in Quito 
  • A stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • House wine and beer  (excluding premium alcoholic drinks) available from the bar at any time (subject to Ecuadorean licensing laws)
  • All day coffee, tea and soft drinks
  • A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
  • A backpack or another piece of HX kit
  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported
  • Use of hot tubs, fitness room, lounges and more
  • Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated
  • Range of included activities 

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Background
MS Santa Cruz II
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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Food & Drink

Mouthwatering meals and creative cocktails await you aboard MS Santa Cruz II. With creativity and dedication, our cheerful staff draw inspiration from everything from the weather to the region’s flavours and local ingredients.

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.

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Health & Fitness

Whenever you feel the need to get your body moving, exercise facilities are on hand to get your pulse up. And whether you’re relaxing after a day of fascinating lectures, or a long hike, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to relax your body and mind. Our fitness center is equipped with yoga mats, set of weights, 2 treadmills, 2 stationary bikes, and an elliptical trainer for those guests who do not want to let their routine slide. For a nice relaxing time our two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each. Located on the Expedition deck are ideal.

Kids & Teens

All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; we do not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.

No Hurtigruten Expedition ships feature children’s playrooms.

In Darwin’s Footsteps
MS Santa Cruz II
28th Jan 26
8 Nights
From
£5,019PP
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