In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)

8 nights from £6,360pp departing Wednesday 7th Oct 2026

Galápagos Islands cruise | In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)

Itinerary

Map

				Arrive	Depart
7th07	OctOct	202626	Quito, Ecuador, embark on the Santa Cruz II
8th08	OctOct	202626	Quito, Ecuador
9th09	OctOct	202626	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador		14:30
9th09	OctOct	202626	Mosquera Island, Galapagos, Ecuador	14:54	00:30
10th10	OctOct	202626	Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, Ecuador	06:30	11:30
10th10	OctOct	202626	Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	15:00	00:30
11th11	OctOct	202626	Santa Fé Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:00	12:00
11th11	OctOct	202626	South Plaza Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	13:50	04:00
12th12	OctOct	202626	Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador	06:00	00:30
13th13	OctOct	202626	Punta Suarez, Isla Española, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:00	12:00
13th13	OctOct	202626	Gardner Bay, Española Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	14:30	22:30
14th14	OctOct	202626	El Edén Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:00	12:30
14th14	OctOct	202626	North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador	15:00	18:30
15th15	OctOct	202626	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador, disembark the Santa Cruz II	08:30

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

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
EP	Explorer Cabin	£7,039	£7,039

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	£6,699	£6,699

Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
EH	Explorer Cabin	£6,360	£6,360

Explorer family cabin, Horizon deck

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
FH	Explorer Family Cabin	£7,039	£7,039

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)
Wed 29th Jan 202529 Jan 25		5,560
Wed 12th Feb 202512 Feb 25		5,283	6,627
Wed 26th Feb 202526 Feb 25		5,283	6,627
Wed 12th Mar 202512 Mar 25		5,283
Wed 26th Mar 202526 Mar 25		5,682
Wed 7th May 202507 May 25		5,830	7,396
Wed 21st May 202521 May 25		5,830
Wed 4th Jun 202504 Jun 25		5,830	7,396
Wed 18th Jun 202518 Jun 25		5,830	7,396
Wed 2nd Jul 202502 Jul 25		5,830
Wed 16th Jul 202516 Jul 25		6,407	8,169
Wed 30th Jul 202530 Jul 25		5,830	7,396
Wed 13th Aug 202513 Aug 25		5,830	7,396
Wed 27th Aug 202527 Aug 25		5,830	7,396
Wed 10th Sep 202510 Sep 25		5,682	7,198
Wed 24th Sep 202524 Sep 25		5,682	7,198
Wed 8th Oct 202508 Oct 25		5,124	6,450
Wed 22nd Oct 202522 Oct 25		5,682	7,198
Wed 5th Nov 202505 Nov 25		5,682
Wed 19th Nov 202519 Nov 25		5,682	7,198
Wed 3rd Dec 202503 Dec 25		5,124	6,450
Wed 17th Dec 202517 Dec 25		5,577	7,056
Wed 31st Dec 202531 Dec 25		5,682	7,198
Wed 14th Jan 202614 Jan 26		5,682	7,198
Wed 28th Jan 202628 Jan 26		5,124	6,450
Wed 11th Feb 202611 Feb 26		5,682	7,198
Wed 25th Feb 202625 Feb 26		5,682	7,198
Wed 11th Mar 202611 Mar 26		5,682	7,198
Wed 25th Mar 202625 Mar 26		5,124
Wed 8th Apr 202608 Apr 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 22nd Apr 202622 Apr 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 6th May 202606 May 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 20th May 202620 May 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 3rd Jun 202603 Jun 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 17th Jun 202617 Jun 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 1st Jul 202601 Jul 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 15th Jul 202615 Jul 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 29th Jul 202629 Jul 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 12th Aug 202612 Aug 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 26th Aug 202626 Aug 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 9th Sep 202609 Sep 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 23rd Sep 202623 Sep 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 21st Oct 202621 Oct 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 4th Nov 202604 Nov 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 18th Nov 202618 Nov 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 2nd Dec 202602 Dec 26		6,360	8,496
Wed 16th Dec 202616 Dec 26		6,842	9,190