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M/V Santa Cruz

M/V Santa Cruz

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M/V Santa Cruz sails in the Galapagos year-round offering passengers a chance to experience all the wonder and beauty of this area up close and personally. Cruise offerings are either 4 or 5 nights and packaged with land and air from nearby Quito, Ecuador. Guests will first spend time at the Finch Bay Hotel on Santa Cruz Island where they will receive lectures from nature experts in preparation for the cruise potion of their trip.

One of the best parts about a cruise on M/V Santa Cruz is that all of the shore excursions are included. This means that guests can do as much or as little as they like. All excursions are lead by an expert which means that guests will have the very best information and advice at their disposal. Excursions can include, but are not limited to, nature walks, snorkeling, scuba diving, and and even a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station.

After a long day of exploration and adventure, guests will be happy to know that crew on M/V Santa Cruz will be ready to meet any need. Carrying only 86 guests while boasting a staff of 52 means that each guest will receive excellent and prompt service. Expert chefs work tirelessly all day to bring elegant meals featuring both local dishes and fare from around the world to the dining room each night. Room attendants reset the fine linens featured in each stateroom to ensure that every guest will wake refreshed and ready for the adventures tomorrow has to bring.

M/V Santa Cruz Facts

Inaugural Year: 1979
Refurbished Year: 1998
Country of Registration: Ecuador
Guest Occupancy*: 86
Crew: 52
Crew-to-Passenger Ratio: 1 to 1.6
Length: 237 feet
Passenger Decks: 4

Staterooms
Total: 43
Suites, with balcony: 2
Suites, without balcony: 2
Ocean View, with balcony: 0
Ocean View, without balcony: 39
Inside: 0

Accessible Staterooms: 0

Dining Type: Open

Casino: No

*Based on double occupancy
Ship Highlights

Expert Naturalists
Every cruise on M/V Santa Cruz features an expert naturalist. It is their job to make sure that passengers get a full in-depth Galapagos Island experience. They will provide nightly lectures onboard and even guide walks on shore.

Snorkeling Equipment
For adventure seekers who wish to get more out of their Galapagos experience there is snorkeling equipment available onboard. Guests can dive and explore the many natural reefs and sea life located all around the Galapagos Islands.

M/V Santa Cruz Deals

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M/V Santa Cruz Cruise Destinations

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Galapagos Cruises on M/V Santa Cruz
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Master Suite Master Suite
Approximate Size: 250 square feet
Located on: Boat Deck

There are two Master Suites onboard Santa Cruz. These are the only staterooms that feature a balcony. They include a full size bed that can be separated into two singles as well as a pull-out sofa bed.
Junior Suite Junior Suite
Approximate Size: 235 square feet
Located on: Boat Deck

There are two Junior Suites onboard Santa Cruz. They feature the same amenities as the Master Suites without the balcony or the writing desk.

 

 

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Superior Superior
Approximate Size: 165 square feet
Located on: Boat Deck

Features all of the amenities of a Standard plus a floor-to-ceiling window.
Standard Standard
Approximate Size: 125 - 130 square feet
Located on: Boat, Upper, and Main Decks

The most basic stateroom onboard Santa Cruz is also the most abundant. Features a full size bathroom, closet, and two twin beds. Window is a porthole.


All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room listed. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all details with the cruise line directly.

M/V Santa Cruz Deck Plans

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The deck plans of M/V Santa Cruz provided on this page are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors. Please verify all information with Avalon Waterways directly.
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M/V Santa Cruz Deck Plans

M/V Santa Cruz Photo Gallery

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