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Galápagos Islands - In Darwin's Footsteps, Eastern Route

HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II - HX
Date 11th Mar 26
Nights 8 Nights
Day 1
UK to Vibrant Quito (Overnight Stay)
Day 2
Visit historic Quito (Overnight Stay)
Day 3
Your cruise begins
Day 4
San Cristóbal's tortoises
Day 5
Santa Fe and South Plaza
Day 6
Darwin’s Santa Cruz
Day 7
Dramatic Española
Day 8
Reef life on Eden Islet
Day 9
End of your expedition
Why Book
Why Book
Cabin Options:

  • Explorer Cabin starting from £6,822pp

Why Book This Cruise?

  • Flights and Transfers Included
  • 2 pre-overnight hotel stays in Quito Including breakfast
  • Gratuities included
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Wind and waterproof expedition jacket
  • Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer

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Background
MS Santa Cruz II - HX
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 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.

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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

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.

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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

We do welcome children onboard. However, HX 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.

Terms & Conditions
Discounts apply to bookings made from 01 September 2025 to 03 December 2025 (inclusive) for selected HX departures from 18 September 2025 and 31 March 2027 (inclusive). Bookings outside of these periods do not qualify. Applies automatically to valid Tour Codes and only to Tour Code components (including voyage and local domestic flights). Offer does not apply to optional excursions, pre/post tours, insurance, additional hotel accommodation, transfers, international arrival and departure flights, arrival and departure packages and group bookings. Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to any existing or held bookings. Bookings are subject to availability and may be limited, amended or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Combinable with the HX Explorers loyalty program. Price Promise does not apply to new bookings made from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025. Represents a saving on the “From” price quoted in GBP, based per person and on full occupancy of cabin. Single supplements may apply. Other restrictions may apply. The following pricing and promotions are excluded from and cannot be combined: Group Pricing, Tour Operator pricing and promotions (where an agent is packaging the HX cruise / components) and third-party Travel Agent brand promotions, special pricing or loyalty schemes. For Trade partners discount applies to bookings made via the FIT System but excludes group bookings. Otherwise, payment, cancellation, refund and other terms are as per our Booking Terms & Conditions.
Galápagos Islands - In Darwin's Footsteps, Eastern Route
MS Santa Cruz II - HX
11th Mar 26
8 Nights
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£6,822PP
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