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Max Passengers: 90
Ship Type: Expedition Cruise Ship
Operated By: HX

MS Santa Cruz II is an expedition cruise ship operating in the Galapagos Islands. It has a layout that allows you to enjoy your cruise from start to finish. Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, increase your knowledge of the Galapagos Islands with your fellow travelers in the Science Center, or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

While exploring the Galapagos, you have the ability to actively engage in activities and encounters. After a day in Darwin's footsteps, you enjoy coming home to a casual atmosphere with the best service there is. MS Santa Cruz II's amenities easily appeal to all world explorers. With carbon-neutral operations, MS Santa Cruz II is environmentally-sustainable and socially conscious with the local community.

Cabin Specifications
Onboard the ship, there are fifty cruise cabins that provide ample space for each and every guest. Each cabin has a private bathroom. There are options available for single travelers, couples, groups and families.

Features Onboard
Guests aboard the MS Santa Cruz II can relax and connect in a range of comfortable onboard spaces designed for both leisure and learning. The Sky Deck offers open-air areas for sunbathing, light exercise, and enjoying island views, while the Panorama Bar & Lounge serves as the main social area for briefings, talks, and casual gatherings with access to an outdoor terrace. The Expedition Lounge provides seating, a library, refreshments, and a small Science Corner with educational displays. Dining is served in the Beagle Restaurant, where meals are prepared using fresh, locally sourced ingredients with options for different diets. Guests can also use the fitness room equipped with basic exercise machines and yoga mats.

Ship specifications
  • Year built - 2002
  • Capacity - 90
  • Year of refurbishment - 2021
  • Ship yard - ASENAV Shipyard (CHL)
  • Gross tonnage - 2664 T
  • Speed - 10,5 knots
  • Length - 235.6 ft
  • Beam - 44 ft

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Cabins

MS Santa Cruz EH Explorer cabin
Explorer Cabin - Horizon deck (EH)
Large window
Double bed (optional twin)
Guests: 2 | Size: 14-15 m2
MS Santa Cruz EE Explorer cabin
Explorer Cabin - Expedition deck (EE)
Large window
Double bed (optional twin)
Guests: 2 | Size: 15.2 m2
MS Santa Cruz EP Explorer cabin
Explorer Cabin - Panorama deck (EP)
Large window
Double bed (optional twin)
Bathrobes and slippers, available on request.
Guests: 2 | Size: 15.2 m2 
MS Santa Cruz, FH Explorer family cabin
Explorer Family Cabin - Horizon deck (FH)
Large windows
Double bed (optional twin)
Sofa bed, suitable for a child under 12 years of age
Guests: up to 3 | Size: 17.2 m2
MS Santa Cruz Darwin Suite
Darwin Suite - Panorama deck (DS)
Two large windows
Double bed (optional twin)
Sofa bed, suitable for a child under 12 years of age
Bathrobes and slippers on request
Guests: up to 3 | Size: 326 ft2

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