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- Return Flights
- Overseas Transfers
- Two hotel nights in Quito before the expedition cruise
- Full-day excursion: Historic Quito & Middle of the World, including lunch, before the expedition cruise
- Wine, beer and spirits available at meals and throughout the day and evening
- A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home
- A polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX kit
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Gratuities included
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Galapagos Islands | Nine of the Best Isles
MS Santa Cruz II - HX
6th Jan 26
10 Nights
Day 1-2
Quito, Ecuador
Check into your hotel for your two night stay
Day 3
Quito, Ecuador
Check out of your hotel and be transferred to the port where you will embark for your cruise
Day 4
Punta Vicente Roca, Galapagos
Day 5
Santa Cruz Island, USA
Day 6
Floreana Island, Ecuador
Day 7
Baltra Island, Ecuador
Day 8
Santiago Island, Galapagos
Day 9
Rabida, Galapagos > Bartolome, Galapagos
Day 10
Genovesa Island, Galapagos
Day 11
Santa Cruz Island, USA > Baltra, Ecuador
Today your cruise comes to an end, disembark and be transferred to Baltra for your flight home
Why Book
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 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.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions applies to bookings made from 17th October 2024 to 31st March 2025 (inclusive) for selected HX departures from 4th May 2025 to 8th September 2025 to Antarctica. Bookings outside of these periods do not qualify. 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 quoted in GBP, based per person and on full occupancy of cabin. Solo supplements may apply. Other restrictions may apply. Solo supplements and 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. Otherwise, payment, cancellation, refund and other terms are as per our Booking Terms & Conditions.
Galapagos Islands | Nine of the Best Isles
FROM £8,757PP
MS Santa Cruz II - HX
6th Jan 26
10 Nights
From
£8,757PP
