The M/V Santa Cruz, the only ship built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, has been completely renovated during its annual dry dock in September/October 1998. The “New Santa Cruz” has 48 cabins and has been redesigned and refurbished inside and outside.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:

CONSTRUCTION: Bilbao, Spain in 1979
RECONSTRUCTION: Chile 1998S
CATEGORY: First Class
GROSS TANNAGE: 1,623
CAPACITY: 90 passengers
LENGHT: 72.35 meters (237.3 feet)
ELECTRICITY: 110 volts in the cabins

Note: All rates are per person in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice

3NIGHT-4DAY ITINERARY / FRIDAY - MONDAY

FRIDAY:
AM    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal (Chatham Island)
PM    Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

SATURDAY:
AM    Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island)
PM    Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)

SUNDAY:
AM    Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
PM    Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island

MONDAY:
AM    Disembark directly at Baltra Island/ Baltra Airport

4NIGHT-5DAY ITINERARY / MONDAY - FRIDAY

MONDAY:
AM    Baltra Island
PM    Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)

TUESDAY
AM    Bartolome Island
PM    Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)

WEDNESDAY:
AM    Rabida Island (Jervis)
PM    North Seymour Island

THURSDAY:
AM    Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
PM    Charles Darwin Research Station

FRIDAY:
AM    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal - Airport

7NIGHT-8DAY ITINERARY / MONDAY – MONDAY or FRIDAY - FRIDAY

MONDAY:
AM    Baltra Island
PM    Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)

TUESDAY
AM    Bartolome Island
PM    Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)

WEDNESDAY:
AM    Rabida Island (Jervis)
PM    North Seymour Island

THURSDAY:
AM    Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
PM    Charles Darwin Research Station

FRIDAY:
AM    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal (Chatham Island)
PM    Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

SATURDAY:
AM    Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island)
PM    Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)

SUNDAY:
AM    Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
PM    Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island

MONDAY:
AM    Disembark directly at Baltra Island/ Baltra Airport

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All the itineraries are subject to change without notice due various factors: safety, weather, mechanical breakdown, unforeseen emergencies, and the discretion of the Captain, Guide, and the Galapagos National Park.
• We will not be held responsible for any refunds whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary
• Our cruises sailing dates are guaranteed to depart regardless of the number of passengers booked for a certain date.  In case any circumstances of major force would happen, then we would change you to a boat of similar characteristics, same dates, and same category or upgrade you to a better boat with no extra cost.

USEFUL TIPS:

• The ideal tour length is the 7night/8days cruise.  Since at least part of the first and last day of the tour will be spent at the airport, the shorter tours also spend less time sailing around the islands.
• We normally suggest our clients to book their international flight at least two nights before their Galapagos cruise, this way in case you loose a connection, your flight is delayed or the weather conditions are not appropriate for landing you don’t jeopardize your trip to the islands.
• Try to avoid making international connections the same day as the flight from the Galapagos Islands may be delayed or changed to an alternate flight.