M/V Santa Cruz Description:

The entire M/V Santa Cruz ship is air-conditioned. A carefully planned itinerary includes the Galápagos' main highlights plus a flexible program allowing guests to enjoy several alternatives for their daily activities. In essence, an expedition to the best National Park, aboard the only ship exclusively built for exploring the Galapagos.

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.

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. Family guests have ample choice among single, double, triple and quad accommodations.

Cabins:
Cabins layout varies. All but 3 are outside cabins and have windows or portholes. Bed configurations are tow twin lower, onw double lower, upper/lower berth.

Standard cabins - approx 125 sq. ft. They feature two twin beds, night table, and closet.
Superior cabins - approx. 163 sq. ft. Cabins feature 2 twin beds or one double bed, night table, table with chairs, and closet.
Junior Suites - approx. 238 sq. ft. Cabins feature two twin beds, couch, chairs, night table and closet.
Master Suites - approx. 161 sq. ft. (excluding balcony). Cabins feature a desk, couch, table, chair, closet and

Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on board.

Technical Specifications:

Category: Motor Vessel
Length: 237.30 ft. (72.35 mt)
Decks: 4
Gross Tonnage: 1675
Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
Reconstructed in: Talcahuano, Chile in 1998
Capacity: 90 passengers
Crew: 52
Guides: 6 multilingual naturalistic
Electricity: 110 Volts in the cabins with 220 Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area
Speed: 13 knots

Getting There:

This cruise ship departs and returns to San Cristobal.

For safety and security of passengers during the cruises, The IMO (International Maritime Organization) has adopted a series of amendments to SOLAS (Safety of Life at Seas).
For this reason: IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO SEND NAME, PASSPORT NUMBER AND NATIONALITY OF PASSENGERS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. (Names need to be written as appeared in the passport)