Recent Testimonials

The itinerary that was made for us to include all of the areas that we wanted to visit was excellent, you did a great job in fitting a lot into a 3 week period....... There was no one stand out highlight of our trip as we enjoyed every place we visited and they were all individually exciting and quite different. If we had to pick one it would be a toss up between Easter Island and Machu Picchu. Thank you for all of the organization that went into our trip, we did not have to worry about any aspect other than to turn up at the allotted time and someone would look after every detail for us.

Many Thanks

Debbie Warrell, NSW
Australia, November 2010

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The 44 cabin M/V Santa Cruz, built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising was completely renovated and refurbished inside and out in 1998. 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. Capacity is for ninety guests.

DAY	4 DAY ITINERARY
Friday	Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal [Chatham] Island) Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Saturday	Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island) Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Sunday	Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) Punta Vicente Roca (Isla Isabela)
Monday	Santa Cruz Island and Baltra Island

Technical specifications

• Construction : Bilbao, Spain, 1979
• Reconstruction : Talcahuano, Chile, 1998
• Category : First Class
• Gross Tonnage : 1675
• Capacity : 90 guests
• Length : 72.35 meters (237.3 feet)
• Beam : 11.85 meters (38.86 feet)
• Speed : 13 knots
• Electricity : 110 Volts in the cabins with  220 Volt sockets available in Reception and Dining area.
• Engines : 2 Sulzer engines, 1620 BHP each
• Navigation : Gyrocompass, auto pilot, radar, echo-sounders,
• Equipment : GPS and Radio Director Finder
• Safety Classification : ABS classification +A1E +  AMS #7907 853 SOLAS (safety of life at sea) ISM certificate Complying with the IMO resolution A.788(19) Automatic fire controls
• Life Jackets : In each cabin
• Lifeboats : Two 66-man, two 25-man, 
• Life Rafts : Two  16-man, two 10-man
• Zodiacs : 5 for ship to shore transportation 
• Boston Whaler :  1 with glass-bottom with for underwater observation
• Owner : ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
• Decks : 4 (Sun deck, Boat deck, Upper deck, Main deck)
• Crew : 52
• Naturalist : 6 multilingual (includes Chief Naturalist) 
• Medical Officer :  Permanently on board

Other services

• Bar - Lounge, Boutique
• Gift Shop
• Email, radio, telephone, and Fax communications.
• PA system.
• Snorkeling Equipment
• Multimedia natural history lectures
• Stargazing Program
• Glass bottom boat
• Jacuzzi
• Reading Room and Natural History Library
• Air conditioned throughout
• Safety boxes
• Hair dryers

• 2 Master suites double bed + sofa bed
• 2 Junior suites twin beds + sofa bed
• 4 Superior cabins twin beds
• 2 Superior cabins double bed
• 5 Standard cabins twin beds
• 1 Standard cabin double bed
• 1 Standard single cabin
• 2 Standard Plus Twin beds

Santa Cruz Yacht 8 Day Itinerary

 

Tour Options

• Latin America Home
• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Galapagos
• Guatemala
• Mexico
• Peru
• Machu Picchu