rate includes Accomodation in dbl share cabin, all meals on board, excursions to the islands with a naturalist bilingual guide english spanish
*not included airfare ticket Quito Galapagos Quito US $408 (subject to change)
alcoholic or extra drinks on board, tips and personal expenses, snorkelling equipment (available for rental on board)
Entrance fee to Galapagos $ 100 per person plus Galapagos immigration card $10 per person (to be paid in cash by all visitors upon arrival to the islands)
Fuel surcharge (cost depends on length and date of cruise and on cruiseship)
Itinerary*
Itinerary 8 days Monday - Monday or Friday- Friday
| Monday |
Baltra Island |
|
Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Tuesday |
Bartolomé Island |
|
Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island) |
| Wednesday |
Rabida Island (Jervis) |
|
Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Thursday |
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island |
|
North Seymour Island |
| Friday |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island) |
|
Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island). |
| Saturday |
Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island) |
|
Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island) |
| Sunday |
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) |
|
Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela) |
| Monday |
Baltra Island |
Itinerary 5 days Monday - Friday
| Monday |
Baltra Island |
|
Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Tuesday |
Bartolomé Island |
|
Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island) |
| Wednesday |
Rabida Island (Jervis) |
|
Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Thursday |
Highlands of Santa Cruz Island |
|
North Seymour Island |
| Friday |
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island) |
|
Baltra Airport |
Itinerary 4 days Friday- Monday
| Friday |
Baltra Airport |
|
Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island). |
| Saturday |
Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island) |
|
Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island) |
| Sunday |
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) |
|
Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela) |
| Monday |
Baltra Island |
*please note that itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions, changes from the Galapagos national Park authorities or view to operational purposes
Facilities and Accommodation
The 46-cabin M/V SANTA CRUZ, the only ship built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. On Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds. Four Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Family passengers have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations.
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 snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life. The entire ship is air-conditioned.
Specifications
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
