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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.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
| Description | NORTHERN ISLANDS | WESTERN ISLANDS | EASTERN ISLANDS |
| 5 days | 6 days | 6 days | |
| US$3435 | US$4293 | US$4293 | |
| US$3000 | US$3750 | US$3750 | |
| US$2870 | US$3588 | US$3588 | |
| US$3901 | US$4877 | US$4877 | |
| US$2757 | US$3446 | US$3446 | |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard | US$2644 | US$3304 | US$3304 |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard | US$2428 | US$3035 | US$3035 |
| Main Deck Twin Standard | US$2312 | US$2890 | US$2890 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible to make extentions on your cruise programs, if you reserve an itinerary for 15days/14nights you will get a 50% discount over the Northern Islands cruise price.
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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.
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FRI | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. »Read more |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen »Read more |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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MON | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Los Gemelos Spanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz. »Read more |
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TUE | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. »Read more |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. »Read more |
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| WED | Am | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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WED | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. »Read more |
| Pm | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. »Read more |
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FRI | Am | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. »Read more |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. »Read more |
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SAT | Am | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. »Read more |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: El Chato A reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. »Read more |
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SUN | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. »Read more |
| Floreana Island: Baroness' Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. »Read more |
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| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. »Read more |
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| Floreana Island: Devil's Crown Arguably the best snorkelling site in the islands, Devil's Crown boasts an amazing variety of fishes. »Read more |
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| MON | Am | Baltra Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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MON | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. »Read more |
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Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. »Read more |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. »Read more |
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WED | Am | Rábida Island: Red Beach A noisy colony of sea lions lives on the beach. The short trail inland is a good place to observe land birds. »Read more |
| Pm | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. »Read more |
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THU | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. »Read more |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. »Read more |
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| FRI | Am | San Cristobal Airport |
NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.
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