Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise | Small Cruise Ship
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Yacht Class
De Luxe
Program Duration
5-15 Days
Capacity
90 Guests
Overview
The Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise yacht is the largest passenger vessel cruising the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating up to 90 guests this makes for an ideal option for larger groups, with cabin options for one, two, or three people and a few interconnected rooms for families. The ship is modern, with five large decks where you will find various communal areas including a full-service bar, jacuzzi, fitness room, sun decks, and a discovery room.
Though its a larger ship, you still get personalized attention from your guide and crew. On average we have 1 naturalist guide for every 11 guests on board, and overall ratio of 3:2 guests to crew members, including a medical officer.
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Mosquera IsletAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Day 2 – Moreno Point – Pitt PointAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Day 3 – Santa Fe Island – South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 4 – Charles Darwin Station – HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 5 – Suarez Point – Gardner Bay – Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn Islet
Española Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 6 – Eden Islet – North Seymour IslandAMEden Islet
Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife.
PMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 7 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Dragon HillAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 2 – Vicente Roca Point – Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 – Charles Darwin Station – HighlandsAMCharles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 4 – Baroness Observatory – Post Office Bay – Champion Islet – Cormoran PointAMBaroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
PMChampion Islet
Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Day 5 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Bachas BeachAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 2 – Buccaneer Cove – Puerto EgasAMBuccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
PMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 3 – Rabida Island – Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 4 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 5 – Santa Cruz – Baltra DepartureAMSanta Cruz
Tortoise Breeding Center
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
-Transportation to/from the airport in Galápagos. – Accommodation. – All meals while on board – Bilingual naturalist guides. – Conferences and lectures. – Island excursions and activities. – Snorkeling equipment (Kayaks • Glass bottom boat).
Not Included
– Airfare to/from Galápagos. – Galápagos National Park entrance fee and immigration control card. – Beverages and tips. – Wetsuit rental. – Internet service*. *Due to the remote location, Internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth.
