SANTA CRUZ II CRUISE 7(E) DAY CRUISE - SMART 2022

      Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

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      SMART GALAPAGOS
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      Duration: 7 days
      Group size: 1 - 90
      SANTA CRUZ II CRUISE 7(E) DAY CRUISE - SMART 2022
      Puerto Ayora, Ecuador

      SMART GALAPAGOS
      • Facebook verified
      29 reviews

      $NaN
      Duration: 7 days
      Group size: 1 - 90

      About this trip

      SANTA CRUZ II CRUISE - LUXURY CATEGORY -  7 DAY TOUR  


      Refurbished in 2015, with a 10.5 knots speed, 8 naturalist guides and 60 crew members, the highly advanced Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise is specifically designed to operate in isolated regions, making it the perfect vessel for exploring the remote Galapagos Islands. 


      This ample, five-deck cruise has 50 cabins that sleep up to 90 guests and includes extensive indoor and outdoor social areas where guests can enjoy the unbeatable splendor of taking a tour throughout the Galapagos Islands. The vessel has it all: dining spaces, social areas, hot tubs, a gym, an entertainment room, a bar and lounge, and even a fully-stocked library.


      With some of the latest advances in sustainable sailing, the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise also aims to protect the delicate and beautiful ecosystem that it explores


      Locally-sourced organic food, a Le Cordon Bleu–trained Gastronomy Director curates a wide variety of culinary options to accommodate all diets during your Galapagos vacation.


      Each itinerary is carefully designed to offer guests the best wildlife viewing opportunities in each distinct region of the Galapagos. 


      *Please check availability with us before booking



      Visiting Points

      Mosquera Islet 

      Punta Pitt (San Cristobal)

      Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal)

      Santa Fe Island 

      South Plaza Island

      Puerto Ayora 

      Charles Darwin Research Station 

      Santa Cruz Highlands 

      Suarez Point (Española Island)

      Gardner Bay (Española Island)

      Osborn Islet (Española Island)

      Eden Islet (Santa Cruz Island)

      North Seymour Island 





      What’s included

      • Accommodation on board
      • All meals
        All 3 daily meals included on board
      • Island sightseeing
        Daily tours included
      • Naturalist guides
        Naturalists guides and lecture services in english and spanish
      • Snorkeling gear
      • Luggage handling
      • Medical care on board
        Medical care (but not the cost of medication)
      • Taxes and transfers
        Taxes and transfers in the islands
      • Internet / Wi-fi
        For guests staying in "Panorama Deck" cabins
      • Airport transfers
        Transfer from hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Mercure, Sheraton, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Sheraton, Wyndham) to airport
      • Flights
        Flights to/from Galapagos
      • Galapagos entrance fees
        Galapagos National Park fee: $100 per person; Galapagos transit control card: $20 per person
      • Beverages
        Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
      • Laundry
      • Personal expenses & tips
        Personal expenses and tips are not included
      • Internet
        Internet connections onboard consist of computer stations and wifi in the vessel’s social areas; due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connections are intermittent. - $40+taxes
      • Wet suit rental
        Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate US$ 17 + VAT per guest
      • Fuel surcharge
        In the event a fuel supplement is charged, ETICA will have sole discretion to apply the supplementary charge to both existing and new bookings, fuel supplement charge will not exceed $25.00 pp per day

      Available Packages

      Adult Horizon Deck Explorer Familycabin

      Adult sharing a triple cabin with their travel partner and a child.

      Explorer family cabins are 191.9ft2/17.8m2.

      $5,735
      Deposit: $900
      Adult Horizon Deck Explorer Cabin

      Adult sharing a double cabin with their travel partner. 

      $6,103
      Deposit: $950
      Adult Expedition Deck Explorer cabin

      Adult sharing a double cabin with their travel partner. 

      Explorer cabins are 163.2ft2/15.2m2.

      $6,340
      Deposit: $950
      Adult Panorama Deck Explorer cabin

      Adult sharing a double cabin with their travel partner. 

      Explorer cabins are 163.2ft2/15.2m2.

      Soft drinks included.

      $6,533
      Deposit: $1,000
      Adult Panorama Deck Darwin suite

      Adult sharing a double cabin with their travel partner. 

      Darwin suites are 395.2ft2/302m2.

      Soft drinks included.

      $7,407
      Deposit: $1,200
      Single Adult Horizon Deck Voyager Cabin

      Single cabin for an adult traveling alone.

      Voyager cabins are 127ft2/11.8m2.

      $7,039
      Deposit: $1,050
      Child Horizon Deck Explorer Family cabin

      Children from 6 to 12 years old sharing a triple cabin with their parents or guardians.

      Children from 6 to 12 years old get 10% off.

      Explorer family cabins are 191.9ft2/17.8m2.


      *Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare.

      $5,161
      Deposit: $800
      Child Horizon Deck Explorer cabin

      Children from 6 to 12 years old sharing a double cabin with their parents or guardians.

      Children from 6 to 12 years old get 10% off.

      Explorer cabins are 163.2ft2/15.2m2.


      *Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare.

      $5,492
      Deposit: $850
      Children Expedition Deck Explorer cabin

      Children from 6 to 12 years old sharing a double cabin with their parents or guardians.

      Children from 6 to 12 years old get 10% off.

      Explorer cabins are 163.2ft2/15.2m2.


      *Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare.

      $5,706
      Deposit: $900
      Children Panorama Deck Explorer cabin

      Children from 6 to 12 years old sharing a double cabin with their parents or guardians.

      Children from 6 to 12 years old get 10% off.

      Explorer cabins are 163.2ft2/15.2m2.

      Soft drinks included.


      *Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare.

      $5,879
      Deposit: $900
      Children Panorama Deck Darwin Suite

      Children from 6 to 12 years old sharing a double cabin with their parents or guardians.

      Children from 6 to 12 years old get 10% off.
      Darwin suites are 395.2ft2/302m2.

      Soft drinks included.


      *Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare.

      $6,659
      Deposit: $1,000
      Single Adult Horizon D. Explorer cabin
      $7,018
      Deposit: $1,050
      Single Adult Expedition Explorer cabin
      $7,291
      Deposit: $1,100
      Single Adult Panorama Explorer cabin
      $7,512
      Deposit: $1,150


      Itinerary

      D1: Santa Cruz Island
      Friday: Baltra and Mosquera Islet

      AM-Baltra Island: You’ll arrive by plane to Baltra Island in the morning and then be transferred to the dock to board the Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise. After an introductory briefing onboard, passengers take part in an emergency boat drill, receive their cabin assignments, and enjoy a satisfying lunch.


      Mosquera Islet: After lunch, the Santa Cruz II will sail and relocate just four nautical miles away from Baltra Island, right beside Mosquera Islet– a small piece of volcanic uplift that sits between the larger islands of Baltra and North Seymour. Mosquera Island is a long and narrow sandbank that’s surrounded by lava reefs. The excursion group will approach the island from its western shore, which consists of a long shallow reef and acts as the perfect nook for young sea lions. After a wet landing, naturalist guides will lead you past the sea lion colonies, where you will get the chance to learn more about the fragile marine and terrestrial ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. The walk is easy here, as it only involves walking across a few hundred meters of flat and sandy dunes.


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      SMART GALAPAGOS
      29 reviews
      Smart Galapagos is a local sustainable DMC (Destinations Management Company) specialized in the Galapagos Islands. We've lived in Galapagos and love these islands. We know every spot in the Islands and every hotel and supplier. For every Smart traveler we plant trees, many trees at no additional cost for you! Best price/quality guarantee!

      Reviews

      Words cannot express what an incredible experience we had in the Galapagos! Juan and his team were so incredibly helpful, beginning several months prior to our trip and through our last-minute indecision over activities and itinerary. We did a 6 day trip and spent time on both Santa Cruz and Isabella Islands. Cesar, our guide/driver for our first and last days, picked us up from the airport and rooms us to a tour of the giant tortoises before dropping us off at our hotel. Cesar is from the islands and shared a lot of interesting information about the public land and some of the flora and fauna, which we heard again from our various tour guides. For our other days we snorkeled nearly each morning, with sea turtles, sharks, sea lions, and many beautiful fish. Throughout the trip Juan communicates with us daily to make sure we had everything we needed, knew where to go for dinner, and to offer suggestions for activities during our unscheduled time. Cannot recommend Juan and his team enough!
      By Naomi K for T. NAOMI x 2 - 6 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - IDEAL - SMART23 on Nov 20, 2023
      This was an amazing trip. Incredible organization for a group of 26 people. We had various activities and a great overview of the Galapagos island. I highly recommend Smart Galapagos to fully enjoy the experience of this beautiful islands.
      By Manon C for UPGRADES - T. Cora y Juan Fernando on Nov 13, 2023
      Just amazing and perfect organization! Thanks a lot
      By Anais P for UPGRADES - T. Cora y Juan Fernando on Nov 12, 2023
      We had an amazing time. we were a group of 25 people. Juan Pablo was the greatest help for our tour. He organised everything super well. Everything ran super smooth. He booked amazing restaurants and was extremely helpful and accommodating every single need. He even went above and beyond to help a friend who had forgot his passport and needed to change his flight. I would highly recommend, great experience !
      By Laurence H for T. Cora & Juan Fernando - 5 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL on Nov 08, 2023
      Super voyage organisé avec soin par l'agence ! je recommande! Notre guide Juan Pablo était très à l'écoute, toujours disponible et adorable! Nous reviendrons !!! Merci pour tout !
      By Marion N for T. Cora & Juan Fernando - 5 Day "Galapagos Wisdom" Tour - ESSENTIAL on Nov 08, 2023
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