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ABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ II - in their own words:
Conceived for operations in remote areas, our state-of-the-art expedition vessel evinces the perfect infrastructure for Galápagos exploration. Carrying its crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands and just over 70 metres long, the generous, five-deck craft holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample-luxury sized social areas indoors and out that allow guests to male the most of their Galapagos cruise experience.LOUNGES AND DECK SPACES
Indoors and out, the Santa Cruz II offers handsome installations that make the most of the Galápagos, ensuring your stay on board will perfectly complement the day’s outings.On the Sky Deck, guests can relax and enjoy the sun at the sun deck/ Solarium or exercise in the gym outfitted with treadmills.
On the Panorama Deck, guests can relish the equatorial outdoors on the aft terrace, which doubles as an area for barbeques and al-fresco dining. The large bar/lounge offers a relaxing area to unwind amid the Santa Cruz’s legendary convivial atmosphere. On the same deck, guests are also welcome to visit the modern bridge, featuring state-of-the-art electronic navigation equipment, run by our particularly experienced captains.
On the Expedition Deck, our guides will welcome you to an ample reading room and natural history library, with up-to-date technology for presentations on the geology, biology, and history of Darwin’s fabled Laboratory of Evolution. Facing the prow, it’s a fantastic, calm place to view the beauty of the archipelago in a climate-controlled environment. An open multi-purpose room on the deck’s starboard side is available for children’s programs and other events. The aft features twin Jacuzzis.
On the Horizon Deck, besides Explorer cabins, you will find the gift shop, reception area and the infirmary, where a medical doctor is on call 24/7.
The Beagle Restaurant is located to the aft on the Ocean deck.
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CUISINE
We source as much as possible of our food locally – this means freshly caught fish and seafood and organically grown fresh vegetables and fruit, all prepared by a team passionate to provide sybaritic delights through Ecuadorean and international cuisine under the creative lead of our Gastronomic Director, a Cordon-Bleu chef. Meals are served in the Beagle Dining Room, but also al fresco on the Panorama Deck, taking in the fabulous vistas and marine breezes of the Galápagos. A 24-hour Coffee Station provides free coffee, tea, and water.
SANTA CRUZ II TOP FEATURES - in their own words:
A vessel designed and built for wildlife exploration in remote areas
- Small groups – average just 11 guests per guide
- 99% of visitor sites are not shared with other vessels
- Glass-bottom boat, kayaks, snorkeling, swimming, panga coastal exploration (all aquatic activities authorized by the national park)
- A 58% increase in Passenger Space Ratio (29.6)
- Barbecue and al-fresco dining
- Separate lecture areas for simultaneous presentations
- 90% of all cabins include convertible beds and 72% (36) are interconnected cabins
- No cabins at sea level, near engines or generators
- A Cordon-Bleu gastronomy director
- A MD Officer on board, with a fully equipped infirmary, free of charge.
- Sustainable cruise technology, including a waste-water treatment plant.
- 31% reduction in fuel consumption compared with its predecessor, resulting in a lower environmental foot print per guests.
