Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz accommodates 90 passengers in 48 cabins. Passengers can choose between suites, double or single cabins, all with private facilities. The fully air-conditioned Santa Cruz offers 24 hour duty medical doctor, naturalist, multilingual guides, multimedia natural history lectures, spacious social areas, culinary delights at the dining room, bar & lounge, jacuzzi, aromatherapy/massage center, natural history library, stargazing program, snorkeling equipment, email, radio, telephone and fax communications. Itineraries highlight the main features of the Galapagos with flexible programs that allow passengers to choose between shorter or longer hikes, zodiac cruises, glass-bottom boat, swimming activities, etc. The itineraries have been planned to ensure the continued preservation of this unique ecosystem.

SANTA CRUZ SPECIALS 2010:   Applicable only to new bookings.
* Free Galapagos Airfare:   for all March, April & May departures booked before May 20 (10 Day Program)
* 15% Discount:   for all March, April & May departures booked before May 20 . (7 Day Programs)
* No Single Supplement:   for all new single bookings operating in March, April and May departures booked before May 20 . (7 & 10 Day Programs)
- Specials do not apply for peak season boat departures between March 29 – April 4.
(special discounts cannot be combined)

Contact us for specials availability!

Itinerary

Santa Cruz - 7 Day Program
Sun - Sat

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill)

DAY 3 (Tue) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Pto Egas)

DAY 4 (Wed) RABIDA - NORTH SEYMOUR

DAY 5 (Sun) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Center)

DAY 6 (Fri) SAN CRISTOBAL – QUITO

DAY 7 (Sat) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)

Santa Cruz - 10 Day Program
Sun - Tue / Thu - Sat

DAY 1 (Sun) ARRIVE QUITO

DAY 2 (Mon) QUITO - BALTRA - SANTA CRUZ (Dragon Hill)

DAY 3 (Tue) BARTOLOME - SANTIAGO (Pto Egas)

DAY 4 (Wed) RABIDA - NORTH SEYMOUR

DAY 5 (Thu) SANTA CRUZ (Highlands, Darwin Station)

DAY 6 (Fri) SAN CRISTOBAL (Pto Baquerizo Moreno, Cerro Brujo)

DAY 7 (Sat) ESPANOLA (Punta Suarez) - FLOREANA (Punta Cormorant)

DAY 8 (Sun) FERNANDINA (Punta Espinoza) - ISABELA (Punta Vicente Roca)

DAY 9 (Mon) BALTRA - QUITO

DAY 10 (Tues) QUITO - HOME (or begin extension program)

Details

PRICING

7 DAY PROGRAM                                          10 DAY PROGRAM
$2095 - ALL SEASON                                      $3495 - ALL SEASON
Upper Deck Inside Twin Cabin                         Upper Deck Inside Twin Cabin

CABIN UPGRADES                                        CABIN UPGRADES
$2095 - Main Deck Twin Cabin                         $3295 - Main Deck Twin Cabin
$2195 - Upper Deck Twin                                $3665 - Upper Deck Twin
$2375 - Boat Deck Twin                                  $3975 - Boat Deck Twin
$2465 - Boat Deck Plus Twin/Double                 $4140 - Boat Deck Plus Twin/Double
$2550 - Boat Deck Superior Cabin                    $4295 - Boat Deck Superior Cabin
$2660 - Boat Deck Jr Suite                              $4495 - Boat Deck Jr Suite
$3025 - Boat Deck Master Suite                       $5115 - Boat Deck Master Suite -
$3425 - Boat Deck Single                                $5815 - Boat Deck Single

Low Season: May 1 - June 14 / Sept 15 - Oct 31
High Season: Rest of Year

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Price includes: Galapagos Cruise (as noted), meals while in the Galapagos, English speaking naturalist guide while in the Galapagos, local representative, 2 nights hotel & 4 airport/hotel transfers.

Not included: Galapagos airfare (will be quoted with trip proposal), international airfare, airport taxes, travel insurance, boat fuel surcharge (if applicable), entrance fees to Galapagos National Park (unless otherwise noted).

Accommodation: All First Class Expedition boat programs include 2 nights (4 star hotel). View Sample Accommodations

Airfare: Roundtrip Airfare (Quito/Gal/Quito - price subject to change)
$370 - Low Season: (Sep 15 - Oct 31, May 1 - June 14)
$425 - High Season: (June 15 - Sept 14, Nov 1 - April 30)

Cash Price: Prices listed are cash prices. Credit card payments are subject to a 3% processing fee.

Single Supplement (hotel/lodges): Trip cost is based on twin shared hotel accommodations, a single supplement charge is assessed for those traveling alone or preferring single hotel/cabin accommodations.

Trip Extensions: Ecuador Day Tours and Ecuador & Amazon Multi-Day Tours are a great way to complement your Galapagos experience.

We are proud members of the following organizations

  • BBB Online
  • IGTOA
  • The International Ecotourism Society
  • Adventure Travel Trade Associates