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Santa Cruz Small Ship |
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right size cruise ship for a comfortable and relaxed vacation. The 47-cabin M/V SANTA CRUZ, a ship built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. The SANTA CRUZ has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. |
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ITINERARIES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CABINS SOCIAL
AREAS CRUISE PRICE
ADDITIONAL INFO ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES |
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GALAPAGOS
ISLANDS FIRST CLASS EXPEDITION SHIP "M/V SANTA CRUZ"
On
the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds and a private
balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds. Four Superior-Class cabins
have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins
on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting
the same high standard for comfort and style. Families have ample choice
among single, double, triple and quad accommodations.
The Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation
platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar
are elegantly appointed, as is the well stocked library/reading room.
The entire ship is air-conditioned.
A carefully planned itinerary includes the Galapagos' main highlights
plus a flexible program allowing guests to enjoy several alternatives
for their daily activities. In essence, an almost custom-planned tour
for each guest.
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Itinerary Back
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The
M/V Santa Cruz |
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| 3
Nights Cruise Eastern Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, Monday to Thursday |
4
nights cruise Western islands of the Galapagos archipelago, Thursday to Monday |
7 nights cruise Complete visit to the Galapagos archipelago, Monday to Monday or Thursday to Thursday |
Activities and highlights |
| Day
1: Monday AM Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Airport (San Cristobal Island) PM Isla Lobos - Sea Lion Island (San Cristobal Island) |
Day
1: Thursday AM Baltra Airport PM Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island) |
Day
1: Monday AM Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Airport (San Cristobal Island) PM Isla Lobos - Sea Lion Island (San Cristobal Island) |
San
Cristobal airport: arrival Isla Lobos: Wet landing, small islet whose shores are home to many sea birds, including frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. Sea Lion community. Baltra airport: arrival Charles Darwin Station: Dry landing, walking, science, Giant tortoises, baby tortoises. |
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2: Tuesday AM Bartolome island PM Egas Port (Santiago Island) |
Day
2: Friday AM Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) PM Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) |
Day
2: Tuesday AM Bartolome island PM Egas Port (Santiago Island) |
Bartolome
Island: Dry and wet landings, hiking, snorkeling, Pinnacle
rock, Green sea turtles, Galapagos Penguins, white tipped reef sharks Egas Port: Wet landing, hiking, snorkelling, rock formations, sea birds, fur seals. Tagus Cove: Dry landing, hiking, sightseeing, salt lagoon crater, historic graffitti. Espinoza Point: Dry landing, hiking, lava fields, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants. |
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3: Wednesday AM Darwin Bay (Genovesa island) PM North Seymour |
Day
3: Saturday |
Day
3: Wednesday AM Darwin Bay (Genovesa island) PM North Seymour |
Darwin
Bay: Wet landing, hiking, snorkelling, sunken crater, red
footed boobies, hammer head sharks. North Seymour: Dry landing, hiking, blue footed boobies, frigate birds. Urbina Bay: Possible observation of whales and/or dolphins. Wet landing for a medium-length walk to look for giant tortoises and land iguanas. Gaunt marine skeletons, swimming and snorkeling. Punta Moreno: Dry landing, medium length walk to observe unique lava flows and small lagoons with bird life. Panga ride to observe birds and marine iguanas. |
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4: Thursday AM Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island), Baltra Airport |
Day
4: Sunday AM Gardner Bay (Española Island) PM Suarez Point (Española Island) |
Day
4: Thursday |
Charles
Darwin Station: Dry landing, walking, science, Giant tortoises,
baby tortoises. Baltra: departure Gardner Bay: Wet landing, hiking, snokelling, sea lions, marine iguanas, shore birds, sea turtles, white tipped reef sharks. Suarez Point: Dry landing, hiking, blowhole, waved albatross(april to december), masked boobies Highlands of Santa Cruz: Dry landing, hiking, Darwin's finches, giant tortoises, land birds, lava tunnels, volcanic craters. |
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5: Monday AM Interpretation Centre (San Cristobal Island), Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Airport (San Cristobal Island) |
Day
5: Friday AM Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) PM Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) |
Interpretation
Center: Dry landing, geological interpretation
and human history of the islands. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport: departure Tagus Cove: Dry landing, hiking, sightseeing, salt lagoon crater, historic graffitti Espinoza Point: Dry landing, hiking, lava fields, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants. |
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6: Saturday AM Urbina Bay(Isabela Island) PM Punta Moreno (Isabela Island) |
Urbina
Bay: Possible observation of whales and/or dolphins. Wet
landing for a medium-length walk to look for giant tortoises and land
iguanas. Gaunt marine skeletons, swimming and snorkeling. Punta Moreno: Dry landing, medium length walk to observe unique lava flows and small lagoons with bird life. Panga ride to observe birds and marine iguanas. |
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7: Sunday AM Gardner Bay (Española Island) PM Suarez Point (Española Island) |
Gardner
Bay: Wet landing, hiking, snokelling, sea lions, marine iguanas,
shore birds, sea turtles, white tipped reef sharks. Suarez Point: Dry landing, hiking, blowhole, waved albatross(april to december), masked boobies |
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8: Monday AM Interpretation Centre (San Cristobal Island), Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Airport (San Cristobal Island) |
Interpretation
Center: Dry landing, geological interpretation
and human history of the islands. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport: departure |
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Technical Specifications
Construction: Bilbao, Spain, 1979
Reconstruction: Talcahuano, Chile, 1998
Category: First Class
Gross Tonnage: 1675
Capacity: 90 passengers, 52 crew
Length: 72.35 meters (237.3 feet)
Beam: 11.85 meters (38.86 feet)
Speed: 13 knots
Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins with 220Volt sockets available in
Reception and Dining area.
Engines: 2 Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each
Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, auto pilot, radar, echo-sounders,
GPS and Radio Direction Finder
Safety Classification: ABS classification +A1E + AMS #7907 853
SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) ISM certificate
Complying with the IMO resolution A.788(19)
Automatic fire controls
Life Jackets: In each cabin
Lifeboats/Life rafts Two 66-man; two 25-man; two 16-man, two10-man
Zodiacs: 5 for ship to shore transportation
Boston Whaler: 1 with glass- bottom for underwater observation
Owner: ETICA (Guayaquil)
Decks: 4 (Sundeck, Boatdeck, Upperdeck, Maindeck)
Crew: 52
Naturalist guides: 6 multilingual
Resident physician: Permanently on board
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All cabins have private bathrooms, hot water, wardrobe/closet,
twin or double beds.
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Cabin Lower Beds Air conditioning Private facilities 110/220 volt outlets Cabin Distrution The ship has 47 cabins: Boatdeck: 2 Master Suites double bed 2 Junior Suites twin beds 4 Superior cabins twin beds 2 Superior cabins double beds 7 Standard cabins twin beds 1 Standard cabin double bed 1 Standard single cabin Upperdeck: 12 Standard twin cabins 2 Standard triple inside cabins Maindeck: 10 Standard twin cabins 4 Standard cuadruple cabins |
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| Sun and Shade deck |  |
| Restaurant |  |
| Living room |  |
| Library |  |
| Other social areas: Jacuzzi, bar, gift shop, library | |
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| Galapagos Santa Cruz | Low
Season |
High
Season |
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| Apr
01 - Jun 15, Aug 15 - Oct 15, Nov 20 - Dec 15 |
Jan
01 - Mar 31, Jun 16 - Aug 14, Oct 16 - Nov 19, Dec 16 - Dec 31 |
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| 3, 4 or 7 night cruise options | Galapagos
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| Boat deck Master suite double | $1717 |
$2289 |
$3804 |
$2021 |
$2691 |
$4477 |
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| Boat deck junior suite twin. |
$1496 |
$1989 |
$3311 |
$1755 |
$2340 |
$3890 |
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| boat deck superiort twin/doublewin/doubleble | $1430 |
$1905 |
$3161 |
$1676 |
$2236 |
$3718 |
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| Boat deck single standard | $1684 |
$2236 |
$3718 |
$1976 |
$2625 |
$4373 |
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| boat deck twin standard | $1358 |
$1810 |
$3007 |
$1596 |
$2128 |
$3538 |
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| boat deck triple standard | $1113 |
$1488 |
$2470 |
$1309 |
$1752 |
$2908 |
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| upper deck twin standard | $1240 |
$1657 |
$2752 |
$1459 |
$1949 |
$3237 |
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| main deck twin standard | $1168 |
$1563 |
$2592 |
$1372 |
$1837 |
$3049 |
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| main deck triple standard | $977 |
$1313 |
$2176 |
$1150 |
$1544 |
$2559 |
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| main deck quadruple standard | $869 |
$1137 |
$1907 |
$1021 |
$1398 |
$2242 |
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| inside single upper deck | $1524 |
$2028 |
$3374 |
$1794 |
$2385 |
$3972 |
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| inside double upper deck | $993 |
$1339 |
$2203 |
$1168 |
$1563 |
$2591 |
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| inside triple upper deck | $964 |
$1284 |
$2134 |
$1134 |
$1510 |
$2510 |
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Galapagos Santa Cruz Charter Rates |
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| Capacity | 3
nights |
4
nights |
7
nights |
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| Low season | High season | Low season | High season | Low season | High season | |
| Full charter 90 passengers | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request |
Includes
All meals on board (breakfast B, lunch L, dinner D), Galapagos cruise, Guided
excursions, Briefings and lectures, Bottled water on cruise ship, aiport
to dock transfers in the Galapagos islands.
Not
Included
Use of snorkeling equipment, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, gratuities,
personal expenses. Local
Roundtrip airfare: Quito
/ Galapagos / Quito $393, Guayaquil
/ Galapagos / Guayaquil $366, Galapagos
park tax $100, Ecuador international departure tax $25,
hotel nights in Quito or Guayaquil, airport transfers in mainland Ecuador,
Airfare to Ecuador is extra.
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Pricing: U.S. Dollars
Departures: Every Thursday and Monday all year round.
Meeting and departing: Quito or Guayaquil. You must plan
to arrive at least 1 day before cruise and will have to depart at least
1 day after, airline connections do not allow for direct international flight
connections to the Galapagos islands.
Advantages
The Santa Cruz is a fast ship on the Islands, allowing for more time at
visitor sites. Has more stability than most other ships in the islands allowing
for a smoother voyage. Has the comforts and camaraderie only a larger boat
can offer. 24 hour Doctor/Physician on duty. Family friendly programs. Offers
the best value to price in the larger ship category.
Disadvantages
Lacks the privacy found on a smaller yacht. Service and food will always
be of higher quality on smaller yachts.
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