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- 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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In Darwin’s Footsteps
MS Santa Cruz II
28th Jan 26
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
MS Santa Cruz II
Overview
When you are exploring the Galápagos islands with us onboard the MS Santa Cruz II, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in high quality surroundings. The small size - with a guest capacity of maximum of 90 allows for a cozy yet classy environment. You'll easily feel at home on board.
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 Centre or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.
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.
An HX Hurtigruten Expeditions trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks* and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
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
Your ship gives you everything you could wish for in a home away from home: places for stimulation, relaxation, and meetings with your fellow guests. With a Scandinavian-inspired décor and all modern conveniences, MS Santa Cruz II does it in comfort and style.
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
We do welcome children onboard. However, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions doesn't allow children under the age of 5 to travel with us to Antarctica and South Georgia. For safety reasons, children under 12 years of age will be considered for participation in excursions at each landing.
For those travelling to the Galápagos on Santa Cruz II only - Parents with children below the age of 6 need to present at embarkation a release form signed by their parents or guardians to board a Galápagos cruise. If children between the ages of 6-18 are accompanied by one parent/legal guardian, a minor consent form signed by the other parent, or both parents if the minor is accompanied by a legal guardian, must be presented on boarding.
In Darwin’s Footsteps
FROM £7,369PP
MS Santa Cruz II
28th Jan 26
8 Nights
From
£7,369PP
