SANTA CRUZ CRUISE SHIP

SANTA CRUZ CRUISE SHIP

Be the first to travel to the Galapagos Islands on the newly redesigned Santa Cruz II. With itineraries created to see only the best of the best in the islands, the Santa Cruz II has 3 Galapagos itineraries. On the ship, you can enjoy more than 10 dedicated community areas on board with a bar and lounge, gym, spas, solarium, lounge and library, and a gift shop to purchase for loved ones at home. With a crew of 50 and a 1:2 ratio per passenger it is guaranteed that all your needs will be met, even more so with a 24 hour infirmary. Download excited and ready to absorb tons of knowledge on your excursions with only the highest certified guides available.

The three decks of Santa Cruz II accommodate 90 people throughout 50 modern cabins. Guests can choose from a variety of options, which include single, double and family cabins. However, if they desire something more sumptuous, we also offer the exclusive Darwin Suites, which provide an exceptional standard of accommodation on the ship’s Panorama Deck.

Director of the Santa Cruz II of gastronomy, Byron Rivera (Cordon Bleu graduate), guides the preparation of our delicious and elegant Ecuadorian and international cuisine. Our menus feature mainly fresh foods like fish from the surrounding waters and locally grown fruits and vegetables. Guests have the option of enjoying these meals indoors in the tasteful Beagle Dining Room or outside in the fresh air on the Panorama Deck.

Specifications:

• Refurbished: 2015
• Construction: 2002
• Ship type: Expedition ship
• Capacity: 90 guests / 50 cabins
• Length: 71.8 m/235 feet
• Beam: 13.4 meters/43 feet
• Speed: 10.5 knots
• Engines: 2 Cummins KTA 38 – MO engines of 850 horsepower each
• Lifeboats: 14 (27 passengers each)
• Crew: 60
• Naturalist guide: 8 (including expedition leader)
• Reviews-Crew Ratio: 1:5 (3 customers per 2 crew members)
• Certifications: ABS, SOLAS 74, ISM, FSI, MARPOL