Galápagos_Santa Cruz
| General Information 2012 | ||
| Departure Days | Price per Person | |
| 6 Days Cruise | Wednesday | between USD 2,312 – USD 3,901 |
| 5 Days Cruise | Monday | between USD 2,890 – USD 4,877 |
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| Capacity | 90 passengers | |
| Itinerary Overview | |
| Friday: | Island San Cristobal – Cerro Brujo |
| Saturday: | Island Española – Suarez Point / Island Floreana – Cormorant Point |
| Sunday: | Island Fernandina – Espinoza Point / Island Isabela – Punta Vicente Roca |
| Monday: | Island Baltra / Island Santa Cruz – Cerro Dragon |
| Tuesday: | Island Bartolome / Island Santiago – Puerto Egas |
| Wednesday: | Island Rabida / Island North Seymour |
| Thursday: | Island Santa Cruz – Highlands – Charles Darwin Station |
| Friday: | Island San Cristobal – Interpretation Center – return flight |
Characteristics:
The 46 cabin cruise ship Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galápagos Islands cruises was completely renovated in 1998, having been redesigned and refurbished inside and out. The Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes. Its capacity is for 90 guests. The expedition team consists of a chief naturalist and five SC naturalists. All will delight guests with diverse natural history explanations, superb on-deck talks, and eye-catching lectures regarding natural history issues. Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day’s activities. Together with the captain, they will plan the day’s program. They are masters of Galápagos‘ knowledge. Soon enough, the SC naturalist will become the highlight of your voyage. At night, when pitch-dark starry skies are seen, stargazing is an amazing nocturnal activity. The southern skies are beautifully arranged with exuberant constellations. On the Boat Deck, there are two master suites with double beds (plus a sofa bed for a child) and a private balcony, and two junior suites with twin beds (plus a sofa bed for a child). Four Superior-Class cabins have twin or double beds, that together with the remaining Standard Cabins on the Upper and Main decks offer a variety of accommodations, all meeting the same high standard for comfort and style. Families have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations. The Sun Deck features a bar and Jacuzzi, along with the observation platform for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. As an alternative to snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life. The entire ship is air-conditioned.
| Motor Vessel Santa Cruz – Specifications | |
| Type | First class Motor Yacht |
| Year of construction: | 1979 |
| Year of reconstruction: | 1998 |
| Length: | 237 ft (72 Meters) |
| Beam: | 39 ft (12 Meters) |
| Speed: | 13 knots |
| Electricity: | 110 V |
| Crew | 46 Plus 6 Naturalist guides |
| Facilities | 90 Passenger in 48 double cabins with Private Bathroom with hot/cold water / comfort Equipment-Air Conditioning throughout / al fresco dining area / bar lounge / sun deck / library / boutique and souvenir shop / infirmary |
Prices per Person for 2012:
| Cabin | 5 days / 4 nights | 6 days / 5 nights |
| Boat Deck Master Suite Double | USD 3,435.- | USD 4,293.- |
| Boat Deck Junior Suite Twin | USD 3,000.- | USD 3,750.- |
| Boat Deck Superior Twin / Double | USD 2,870.- | USD 3,588.- |
| Boat Deck Single Standard | USD 3,901.- | USD 4,877.- |
| Boat Deck Standard Plus Twin | USD 2,757.- | USD 3,446.- |
| Boat Deck Twin Standard | USD 2,644.- | USD 3,304.- |
| Upper Deck Twin Standard | USD 2,428.- | USD 3,035.- |
| Main Deck Twin Standard | USD 2,312.- | USD 2,890.- |
Single supplement: 50 %
Discount for children under 12 years: 25 %
Eastern, Christmas and New Year surcharge of USD 130.- per adult and USD 100.- per child (under 12 years)
Included in the price:
All transfers in Galapagos, cruise on board of the SANTA CRUZ in double accommodation with all facilities, naturalist guide, purified water free to drink.
Not included in the price:
Flights mainland to/from Galápagos (e.g. Quito – Galapagos – Quito USD 420.- per person), entrance fee to Galapagos National Park USD 100.- per person, migration card USD 10.- per person, beverages, tips, personal items, insurance.
NB: Itinerary is subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, operational matters, National Park Authorities advice, or Captain´s decision for passengers security.
