Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise - Nine of the Best Isles

10 nights from £6,238pp commencing Tuesday 26th Dec 2023

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	26th26	DecDec	202323	2 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Sydney, New South Wales
	28th28	DecDec	202323	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador, embark on the Santa Cruz II		14:00
	28th28	DecDec	202323	Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	15:30	20:30
	29th29	DecDec	202323	Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	07:00	12:30
	29th29	DecDec	202323	Fernandina Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	14:00	18:15
	29th29	DecDec	202323	Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador	20:15	02:45
	30th30	DecDec	202323	At Sea
	31st31	DecDec	202323	Post Office Bay, Floreana, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:00	11:40
	31st31	DecDec	202323	Champion Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	12:00	15:30
	31st31	DecDec	202323	Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	16:00	23:30
	1st01	JanJan	202424	Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	09:00	14:50
	1st01	JanJan	202424	Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	15:20	02:15
	2nd02	JanJan	202424	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.
	2nd02	JanJan	202424	Puerto Egas, Ecuador	13:20	04:15
	3rd03	JanJan	202424	Rabida Island, Ecuador	06:00	12:00
	3rd03	JanJan	202424	Bartolome Island, Ecuador	14:00	01:15
	4th04	JanJan	202424	El Barranco, Genovesa Island, Galápagos, Ecuador	06:30	23:59
	5th05	JanJan	202424	Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island, Galápagos, Ecuador		01:15
	5th05	JanJan	202424	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

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Explorer cabin, Panorama deck

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
EP	Explorer Cabin (Panorama deck)	£6,965	£11,630

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 (Expedition deck)	£6,601	£11,266

Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
EH	Explorer Cabin (Horizon deck)	£6,238	£10,903

Explorer family cabin, Horizon deck

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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	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	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)
Tue 12th Dec 202312 Dec 23		5,372	7,276
Tue 12th Dec 202312 Dec 23		5,372	7,276
Tue 9th Jan 202409 Jan 24		5,524	7,494
Tue 9th Jan 202409 Jan 24		5,524	7,494
Tue 23rd Jan 202423 Jan 24		4,244
Tue 23rd Jan 202423 Jan 24		4,244
Tue 6th Feb 202406 Feb 24		4,244
Tue 6th Feb 202406 Feb 24		4,244
Tue 20th Feb 202420 Feb 24		5,524	7,494
Tue 20th Feb 202420 Feb 24		5,524	7,494
Tue 2nd Apr 202402 Apr 24		5,059	6,704
Tue 16th Apr 202416 Apr 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 30th Apr 202430 Apr 24		5,160
Tue 14th May 202414 May 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 28th May 202428 May 24		5,160	6,849
Tue 11th Jun 202411 Jun 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 25th Jun 202425 Jun 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 9th Jul 202409 Jul 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 23rd Jul 202423 Jul 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 6th Aug 202406 Aug 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 20th Aug 202420 Aug 24		5,378	7,349
Tue 3rd Sep 202403 Sep 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 17th Sep 202417 Sep 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 1st Oct 202401 Oct 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 15th Oct 202415 Oct 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 29th Oct 202429 Oct 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 12th Nov 202412 Nov 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 26th Nov 202426 Nov 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 10th Dec 202410 Dec 24		5,260	7,179
Tue 24th Dec 202424 Dec 24		5,789
Tue 7th Jan 202507 Jan 25		5,260	7,179
Tue 21st Jan 202521 Jan 25		5,260	7,179
Tue 4th Feb 202504 Feb 25		5,260	7,179
Tue 18th Feb 202518 Feb 25		5,260	7,179
Tue 4th Mar 202504 Mar 25		5,260	7,179
Tue 18th Mar 202518 Mar 25		5,260