Galápagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles (No overnight stay 2425 2526)

8 nights from £8,232pp departing Thursday 6th Feb 2025

11-day Galápagos Islands expedition cruise

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	6th06	FebFeb	202525	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador, embark on the Santa Cruz II		14:00
	6th06	FebFeb	202525	Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	15:30	20:30
	7th07	FebFeb	202525	Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	07:00	12:30
	7th07	FebFeb	202525	Fernandina Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	14:00	18:15
	7th07	FebFeb	202525	Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador	20:15	02:45
	8th08	FebFeb	202525	Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:00	11:40
	8th08	FebFeb	202525	Champion Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	12:00	15:30
	9th09	FebFeb	202525	Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	16:00	23:30
	10th10	FebFeb	202525	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	09:00	14:50
	10th10	FebFeb	202525	Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	15:20	02:15
	11th11	FebFeb	202525	Buccaneer Archipelago, Western Australia, Australia	06:00	12:40
Roughly 800 islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago surround and shelter the impressive spread of Yampi Sound (from the aboriginal word for water, “Yampee”). The area was named in 1821 by Captain Phillip Parker King, in commemoration of William Dampier’s visit in 1688. Pearlers began visiting the area in the late 1800s, and more recently mining operators established open-cut mines on Koolan Island on the east side of the Sound. Some of the richest iron ore in the world is extracted here to this day. The coastline of Yampi shows rock layers wildly twisted and contorted into great folds. White-bellied Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites, Ospreys, Common Sandpipers and Eastern Reef Egrets inhabit the archipelago and the area is rich in fish life, which in turn is an attraction for bottlenose dolphins that come here to feed. Yampi Sound is also occassionaly a calving ground for humpback whales and mothers and calves can sometimes be spotted in the relatively shallow turquoise waters.
	11th11	FebFeb	202525	Puerto Egas, Ecuador	13:20	04:15
	12th12	FebFeb	202525	Rabida Island, Ecuador	06:00	12:00
	12th12	FebFeb	202525	Bartolome Island, Ecuador	14:00	01:15
	13th13	FebFeb	202525	El Barranco, Genovesa Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:30	23:59
	14th14	FebFeb	202525	Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island, Galápagos, Ecuador		01:15
	14th14	FebFeb	202525	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador, disembark the Santa Cruz II	09:00

Santa Cruz II

Launch Year

2002

Refit Year

2021

Tonnage

2,664

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Deck 5

Deck 4

Deck 3

Deck 2

Deck 1

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Explorer cabin, Panorama deck

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. There are 3 Explorer cabins located as on the Panorama deck.

Explorer cabin, Expedition deck

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
EE	Explorer Cabin	£8,232	£8,232

Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck

Explorer family cabin, Horizon deck

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
FH	Explorer Family Cabin	£8,712	£8,712

Voyager single cabin, Horizon deck

With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer single bed, and plenty of space for solo travelers. There are 2 Voyager cabins located on the Horizon deck.

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Beagle Restaurant

The MS Santa Cruz II has a team of trained staff members that utilize locally-sourced organic food to prepare every dish. This ship provides a Le Cordon Bleu (a trained Gastronomy Director) and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences. Each and every meal served onboard is exquisite.

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Sky Deck

The Sky deck offers spaces where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions basking in the sun at the very top of the ship. The sun deck and fitness room are located here.

Sky Deck

The Sky deck offers spaces where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions basking in the sun at the very top of the ship. The sun deck and fitness room are located here.

Panorama Bar & Lounge

This large and well-lit area is not only the main bar, but also the place where most ship events will take place (welcome and farewell cocktail), and doubles as an ideal place for lectures. It’s the ideal site to chill and relax with Wi-Fi hot spot and direct access to our al fresco terrace.

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Holiday Summary

	8 nights aboard the Santa Cruz II
	Full-board dining included
	Wine, beer & soft drinks included with lunch & dinner
	Complimentary tea and coffee
	Range of included excursions
	No gratuities
	Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
	Engaging onboard activities and lectures
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Interior	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 12th Dec 202412 Dec 24		8,232	10,768
Thu 26th Dec 202426 Dec 24	Please call for availability
Thu 20th Feb 202520 Feb 25		8,712
Thu 6th Mar 202506 Mar 25		8,232