Santa Cruz II

Dining

Creative Ecuadorian and international cuisine featuring freshly caught fish and seafood and locally grown organic fruit and vegetables is spotlighted on menus served in the colourful restaurant and al fresco on the outdoor terrace.

Entertaining

Passengers can truly relax in the beautifully designed communal areas and viewing platforms, including indoor and outdoor dining options, two lounge bars and a well-stocked library.

Enrichment

There will be a variety of onboard talks and enrichment opportunities, ranging from stargazing events to discussion of the flora and fauna encountered on shore to digital photography workshops, all presented by members of the expedition team including your expedition leader, the onboard naturalist, the onboard photographer and others.

With some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands so young that they are still forming, the Galápagos Islands are an evolutionary time capsule. The absence of natural predators on the islands has led to a wealth of wildlife, which can be observed in its natural setting. The minimal presence of humans—97% of the archipelago is a national park—has led to a pristine and biologically isolated cluster of islands. They are also the conceptual birthplace of Darwin’s theory of natural selection and an equatorial crossroads for many other explorers.

Health and fitness

There are two indulgent ocean view hot tubs and a state of the art gym.

Kids and teens

All guests must be 18 years old on or before the day they are scheduled to embark on their cruise; we do not maintain facilities or services on board for younger individuals.

Accommodation

Travel to the Galápagos to explore Charles Darwin’s living laboratory on board Santa Cruz II. She sleeps 90 guests in 48 contemporary-designed staterooms across three decks; no staterooms are located at sea level or near engines or generators.

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