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Santa Cruz - Cruise Ship
The M/V Santa Cruz has 44 cabins, built exclusively for cruising in the Galapagos Islands she was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide reputation for its standards, including luxury service, professional crew members, category III multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Its capacity is for ninety guests.
Among the new features are two luxury master suites on the boat deck, each equipped with a double bed and a balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds that can be joined to form a large double, as well as six Santa Cruzsuperior class cabins with twin beds. All the cabins and bathrooms on deck have been renovated. Apart from that, the cabins now offer more choices among single, double, triple, and quadruple accomodation. Other new features include a lengthened sundeck, a new deck bar and a jacuzzi, as well as an observation deck for whale and dolphin watching.
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. As an alternative to snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life.
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 expedition to the best National Park, aboard the only ship exclusively built for exploring the Galapagos.
The Santa Cruz motor vessel is offering a free air ticket to the Galapagos Islands when you purchase a 7 night cruise. This offer applies only until march 31, 2010. feel free to call a destination specilalist and ask for the last especials on this ship.
Photo Gallery Santa Cruz
Important Information
- Category: Luxury Yacht (High-End Cruise)
- Capacity: 90 Passengers
- Accommodations: 44 cabins, all with private facilities and fully air-conditioned
- On board: sun deck, bar, jacuzzi, observation deck
- Crew: 52, including Captain, cook, resident physician and 6 multilingual naturalist guides
- Speed: 13 knots
- Length: 237 ft. (72m)
- Electricity: 110 in all cabins
Please click on the itinerary to display day-by-day information
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS EASTERN ISLANDS
| FROM FRIDAY TO WEDNESDAY | |
|---|---|
Day |
Time |
| Friday | AM: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island) PM: Tortoise Reserve at Cerro Colorado (San Cristobal Island) |
| Saturday | AM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island) PM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) |
| Sunday | AM: Santa Fe Island PM: South Plaza Island |
| Monday | AM: Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz Island |
| Tuesday | AM: Punta Suárez (Española (Hood) Island) PM: Gardner Bay (Española Island) |
| Wednesday | AM: Baltra Island |
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS WESTERN ISLANDS
| FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
Day |
Time |
| Wednesday | AM: Baltra Island PM: North Seymour Island |
| Thursday | AM: Punta Vicente Roca (Albermarle Point, Isabela Island) PM: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) |
| Friday | AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island) PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) |
| Saturday | AM: Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz Island |
| Sunday | AM: Post office Bay and Baroness's Tower (Floreana (Island) PM: Punta Cormoran (Cormorant Point, Floreana Island) |
| Monday | AM: Baltra Island |
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS NORTHERN ISLANDS
| FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
Day |
Time |
| Monday | AM: Baltra Island PM: Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Tuesday | AM: Espumilla Beach (James Island) PM: Puerto Egas (James Island) |
| Wednesday | AM: Rábida Island (Jervis) PM: Bartolomé Island |
| Thursday | AM: Prince Philip's Steps (Tower/Genovesa Island) PM: Darwin Bay (Tower/Genovesa Island) |
| Friday | AM: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal (Chatham) Island) |
Santa Cruz Deckplan
Prices: Please click on the tariffs to display information
Tariffs 2012
M/V SANTA CRUZ |
NORTHERN MON / FRI 5D/4N |
WESTERN WED / MON 6D/5N |
EASTERN FRI / WED 6D / 5N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Deck Master Suite Double | $3,402 |
$4,253 |
$4,253 |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite Twin | $2,980 |
$3,725 |
$3,725 |
| Boat Deck Superior Twin/ Double | $2,855 |
$3,568 |
$3,568 |
| Boat Deck Single Standard* | $3,855 |
$4,819 |
$4,819 |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Twin | $2,744 |
$3,430 |
$3,430 |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard | $2,634 |
$3,293 |
$3,293 |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard | $2,425 |
$3,032 |
$3,032 |
| Main Deck Twin Standard | $2,312 |
$2,890 |
$2,890 |
With the 2012 itineraries, discounts will be applied to all reservations that combine itineraries as follows:
1) For the M/V Santa Cruz we will apply a 10% discount on the lowest priced itinerary (Northern Islands 5Days / 4Nights), when reserving a second consecutive itinerary.
2) A 50% discount will apply to the lower priced itinerary Northern Islands (5Days/4Nights) when reserving a 15Days/14Nights itineary.
3) This discount applies only if the first two itineraries are paid at full fare.
4) These discounts apply only to full rate bookings.
5) These discounts are not applicable for promotional rates
*Only 1 cabin is available for single use
Twin / Double Cabins for single use have a surcharge of 50% of the price.
During Peak Season: Apr 4-9 / Dec 21-26 / Dec 26-31 / Dec 31-Jan 04
- There will be a GROSS surcharge of US$ 130.00 per adult and US$ 100.00 per child
- No discounts apply
- Twin / Double Cabins for single use have a surcharge of 100% of the price.
- Children under 12 sharing cabin with parents, 25% off. (Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare)
- Minimum age 6 years old
RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodations, all meals, island sightseeing, naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish (guiding in other languages upon request for groups larger than 10 guests: German, French, Italian), snorkeling gear, taxes and transfers in the islands.
Transfer from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Swissôtel, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galápagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest's hotel contact.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate $ 15 + VAT per guest for 5- or 6-day expeditions.
- Air transportation to / from Galápagos please see rates below.
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice).
- Migration Control Card (US $ 10 subject to change without previous notice).
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items.
- Internet / Wi-Fi
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- EQ Touring guarantees air space.
- Galápagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical or operational reasons.
- All rates are subject to change.
(See POLICIES SHEET for booking, payment and cancellation policies for FITs and GROUPS)
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