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Completely overhauled in 1998 the 237ft. ‘Santa Cruz’ now incorporates similar features to her more expensive rivals. Her itinerary leaves flexibility for a choice of activities and 6 passionate naturalists will soon have you hanging on their every word. A perfect base to relax, socialize and be enlightened on the astonishing Galapagos Islands.
‘Santa Cruz´s’ spacious interior is fully air conditioned and features generous communal spaces. A large bar is complete with dance floor and adjoining natural history library. Nearby elegant dining area offers buffet style breakfast and lunch with an evening meal served to your table. The sundeck with bar provides a fantastic area both night and day ideal for star gazing and whale watching from the comfort of the loungers or the ships Jacuzzi.
A glass bottom boat gives guests a fantastic alternative to snorkeling. Tastefully decorated accommodations for 90 passengers exist across 48 cabins, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning. A range of different cabins are available: single, double, triple, and quadruple. Luxurious ‘Master Suites’ benefit from private balconies. The crew of 52 includes a medical officer on duty 24 hours and of course 6 naturalist guides who will provide you with superb on-deck talks and eye catching lectures.
PROMOTIONS ON THIS GALAPAGOS CRUISE!
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PRICE US$:
2010 prices per person starting at:
| Description | 8 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite Twin | US$4603 | US$2630 | US$1973 |
| Boat Deck Master Suite Double | US$5299 | US$3029 | US$2272 |
| Boat Deck Superior Twin/Double | US$4396 | US$2511 | US$1884 |
| Boat Deck Single Standard | US$6078 | US$3473 | US$2604 |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Twin | US$4214 | US$2408 | US$1806 |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard | US$4032 | US$2304 | US$1728 |
| Main Deck Twin Standard | US$3501 | US$2000 | US$1500 |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard | US$3688 | US$2107 | US$1580 |
Fuel Surcharge Per Passenger
Twin / Double Cabins for single use have a surcharge of 100% of the price.
Peak Season:March 29 - April 4 / Dec 20 - Jan 2
During Peak Season
Children Policy
2011 prices per person starting at:
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
| Describtion | 8 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite Twin | US$4879 | US$2788 | US$2091 |
| Boat Deck Master Suite Double | US$5617 | US$3211 | US$2408 |
| Boat Deck Superior Twin/Double | US$4660 | US$2662 | US$1997 |
| Boat Deck Single Standard | US$6411 | US$3663 | US$2748 |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Twin | US$4467 | US$2552 | US$1914 |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard | US$4274 | US$2442 | US$1832 |
| Main Deck Twin Standard | US$3711 | US$2120 | US$1590 |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard | US$3909 | US$2233 | US$1675 |
Fuel Surcharge Per Passenger
During Peak Season
Children Policy
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Construction: Bilbao, Spain, 1979
Reconstruction: Talcahuano, Chile, 1998
Category: First Class
Gross Tonnage: 1675
Capacity: 90 guests
Length: 72.35 meters (237.3 feet)
Beam: 11.85 meters (38.86 feet)
Speed: 13 knots
Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins with 220 Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area.
Engines: 2 Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each
Navigation: Gyrocompass, auto pilot, radar, echo-sounders.
Equipment: GPS and Radio Director 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: Two 66-man, two 25-man.
Life Rafts: Two 16-man, two 10-man
Zodiacs: 5 for ship to shore transportation
Boston Whaler: 1 with glass-bottom with for underwater observation
Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
Decks: 4 (Sun deck, Boat deck, Upper deck, Main deck)
Crew: 52
Naturalist: 6 multilingual (includes Chief Naturalist)
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Bar - Lounge, Boutique Gift Shop Email, radio, telephone, and Fax communications. PA system. Snorkeling Equipment, Multimedia, natural history lectures, Stargazing Program, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi, Reading Room and Natural History, Library, Air conditioned throughout Aromatherapy Center.
Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island Cerro Brujo San Cristobal (Chatham) Island.
Saturday: Gardner Bay (Española (Hood) Island) Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Sunday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
Monday: Departure
Itinerary 5 days
Monday: Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) Baltra Island
Tuesday: Bartolomé Island-Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday: Jervis (Rabida Island) Puerto Ayora ( Santa Cruz Island)
Thursday: Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) North Seymour Island
Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal Island)
Itinerary 8 days
Monday: Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) Baltra Island
Tuesday: Bartolomé Island-Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday: Jervis (Rabida Island) Puerto Ayora ( Santa Cruz Island)
Thursday: Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) North Seymour Island
Friday: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island Cerro Brujo San Cristobal (Chatham) Island
Saturday: Gardner Bay (Española (Hood) Island) Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Sunday: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
Monday:5 Departure
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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