Galapagos Islands Cruises : M/V Santa Cruz (90 passenger ship)

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 / Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Research Station
Thursday - Santa Cruz: Highlands / North Seymour
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 ]

2010 rates - 3 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Main Deck: Standard Twin	1,575	1,500
Upper Deck: Standard Twin	1,659	1,580
Boat Deck: Standard Twin	1,814	1,728
Boat Deck: Standard+ Twin	1,896	1,806
Boat Deck: Single Standard	2,734	2,604
Boat Deck: Superior Twin/Double	1,978	1,884
Boat Deck: Junior Suite	2,072	1,973
Boat Deck: Master Suite	2,386	2,272
Fuel Surcharge	76	72
Last Minute Rates

2010 rates - 4 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Main Deck: Standard Twin	2,100	2,000
Upper Deck: Standard Twin	2,212	2,107
Boat Deck: Standard Twin	2,419	2,304
Boat Deck: Standard+ Twin	2,528	2,408
Boat Deck: Single Standard	3,646	3,473
Boat Deck: Superior Twin/Double	2,636	2,511
Boat Deck: Junior Suite	2,761	2,630
Boat Deck: Master Suite	3,180	3,029
Fuel Surcharge	101	96
Last Minute Rates

2010 rates - 7 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Main Deck: Standard Twin	3,676	3,501
Upper Deck: Standard Twin	3,872	3,688
Boat Deck: Standard Twin	4,234	4,032
Boat Deck: Standard+ Twin	4,425	4,214
Boat Deck: Single Standard	6,382	6,078
Boat Deck: Superior Twin/Double	4,616	4,396
Boat Deck: Junior Suite	4,833	4,603
Boat Deck: Master Suite	5,564	5,299
Fuel Surcharge	176	168
Last Minute Rates

Peak Season: add US$ 130 per person on March 29-April 04 and December 20-January 02 departures
Single Supplement: 70%
Child Discount (under age 12): 25% (one child per adult)

2011 rates - 3 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Main Deck: Standard Twin	1,670	1,590
Upper Deck: Standard Twin	1,759	1,675
Boat Deck: Standard Twin	1,924	1,832
Boat Deck: Standard+ Twin	2,010	1,914
Boat Deck: Single Standard	2,898	2,760
Boat Deck: Superior Twin/Double	2,097	1,997
Boat Deck: Junior Suite	2,196	2,091
Boat Deck: Master Suite	2,529	2,408
Fuel Surcharge	76	72
Last Minute Rates

2011 rates - 4 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Main Deck: Standard Twin	2,226	2,120
Upper Deck: Standard Twin	2,345	2,233
Boat Deck: Standard Twin	2,564	2,442
Boat Deck: Standard+ Twin	2,680	2,552
Boat Deck: Single Standard	2,815	2,681
Boat Deck: Superior Twin/Double	2,795	2,662
Boat Deck: Junior Suite	2,927	2,788
Boat Deck: Master Suite	3,372	3,211
Fuel Surcharge	101	96
Last Minute Rates

2011 rates - 7 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Main Deck: Standard Twin	3,897	3,711
Upper Deck: Standard Twin	4,104	3,909
Boat Deck: Standard Twin	4,488	4,274
Boat Deck: Standard+ Twin	4,690	4,467
Boat Deck: Single Standard	6,765	6,443
Boat Deck: Superior Twin/Double	4,893	4,660
Boat Deck: Junior Suite	5,123	4,879
Boat Deck: Master Suite	5,898	5,617
Fuel Surcharge	176	168
Last Minute Rates

Peak Season: add US$ 130 per person on April 18-25 and December 19-January 02 departures
Single Supplement: 50%
Child Discount (under age 12): 25% (one child per adult)

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.

Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ * The Canadian dollar rates shown above have been calculated at an exchange rate of 1.05 and are subject to change until time of payment.