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Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard:
M/V SANTA CRUZ

Category: Ship
Class: Deluxe
Duration: 3, 4 or 7 nts

The 90-passenger ship M/V SANTA CRUZ was built exclusively for cruising in the Galapagos Islands. The ship has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, superb service, expert crew, knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and Ecuadorian dishes. 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 snorkelling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life.

CABINS:

2 Master Suites (Boat Deck) - approx. 166 sq. ft. with double bed (plus a sofa bed for a child) and a private balcony
2 Junior Suites (Boat Deck) - approx. 235 sq. ft. with twin beds (plus a sofa bed for a child)
6 Superior Cabins (Boat Deck) - approx. 156 sq. ft. with twin or double beds
10 Standard Cabins (Main, Upper and Boat Decks) - approx. 124 sq. ft. with twin beds. Some cabins can accommodate triple and quad reservations.

BOAT DESCRIPTION:

Number of Passengers: 90
Length: 237.3 ft / 72.35 m
Beam: 38.86 ft / 11.85 m
Speed: 13 knots
Built: 1979 (Spain)
Last Refurbishment: 2007
Crew: 52 + 6 naturalist guides
Day(s) of Departure: Friday and Monday
Sea Kayaks: No
Snorkelling Equipment: yes
Occasional Diving: No
Wet Suits: No
Other Notes: Official web site (photos and deck plan)

3 NT ITINERARY

Friday - Arrive San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands / San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Cerro Brujo
Saturday - Española: Gardner Bay / Floreana: Punta Cormorant
Sunday - Fernandina: Punta Espinoza / Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca
Monday - Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station / Depart Baltra

4 NT ITINERARY

Monday - Arrive in Baltra, Galapagos Islands / Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragon
Tuesday - Bartolome / James: Puerto Egas
Wednesday - Rabida / North Seymour
Thursday - Santa Cruz: Highlands / Charles Darwin Station
Friday - San Cristobal: Interpretation Center / Depart San Cristobal

7 NT ITINERARY

Friday - Arrive San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands / Kicker Rock / Isla Lobos
Saturday - Española: Gardner Bay / Floreana: Punta Cormorant
Sunday -Fernandina: Punta Espinoza / Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca
Monday - South Seymour/ Cerro Dragon
Tuesday - Bartolome / James: Puerto Egas
Wednesday - Rabida / Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station
Thursday - Santa Cruz: Highlands / North Seymour Island
Friday - Interpretation Center / Depart San Cristobal
* 7 night program can also start on Mondays. [ see detailed itinerary ]

Inquire about 9, 10 and 14 night cruises

Peak Season: April 04-09 and December 21-January 04 departures
Single Supplement: 50%
Child Discount (under age 12): 25% (one child per adult)

Rates are per person, subject to change.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- all meals
- transfers in the Galapagos Islands
- use of snorkelling equipment
- all shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- airfare from mainland Ecuador
- beverages
- gratuities
- cancellation/medical insurance
- accommodations and tours on mainland Ecuador.

PRE & POST GALAPAGOS ISLANDS TOUR packages in Ecuador

We can assist with more than just cruise arrangements, for hotels and tours on mainland Ecuador check out our tour packages or ask us to customize your tour to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Here are a few of our more popular Ecuador travel packages:

• Classic Quito Tour (Add 3 nts)
• Classic Quito + Otavalo Tour (Add 4 nts)
• The Best of Ecuador and Peru Tour (Add 10 nts)

Rates and cruise itinerary are subject to change

Upper Deck Standard	Boat Deck Standard
Junior Suite	Master Suite