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M/V Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands |
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Ship
Profile - Santa Cruz Galapagos Islands |
| The M/V Santa Cruz,Galapagos based, has undergone extensive renovation
with enlarged decks to increase cabin size. Capable
of carrying up to 90 passengers in suites, or double
and single cabins, the MV Santa Cruz is well appointed
and designed for cruising the Galapagos Islands. Fully
air conditioned, and carpeted throughout, it is the
optimum cruise ship for a great vacation in the Galapagos
Islands. |
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| Ship Type: Motor
Vessel |
Category: First
Class |
| Ship Length: 237.3
feet |
Capacity: 90
Passengers |
| Ship Width: 38.86
feet |
Speed in knots: 13
knots |
| Equipment: Gyrocompass, automatic
pilot, radar, echo sound, GPS and radio direction
finder |
| Crew: 52 crew members plus 6 bilingual
naturalist guides (English, German, Spanish) |
| Ship Description: The
M/V Santa Cruz was remodeled specifically to
enhance your
cruise in the Galapagos Islands. Additions to
the boat deck include two luxurious master suites
with private balconies in addition to junior
suites and superior cabins. This first class
ship built extensively for cruising the Galapagos
waters, offers a wide range of cabins for 3,4,
and 7- night cruises for the optimum Galapagos
vacation. The Santa Cruz offers large common
areas as you relax aboard, all in a friendly
and informal setting. Remodeled extensively in
1997 inside and out. |
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| Facilities on Board: |
| An on-deck bar, observation decks
and jacuzzi, as well as air conditioning, fax,
110V, internal telephone, Snorkeling gear, environmental
music, life vests and boats, dinghy, television,
video, public restrooms, 220 volt adaptors, email,
and onboard medical facilities |
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| Cabin Facilities: |
| 110V, Air Conditioning, cabin
amenities, hot and cold water , private bathroom
with shower |
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M/V Santa Cruz Pricing |
Year Round: Price Per Person |
4 days/
3
nights |
5 days/
4 nights
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8 days/
7 nights
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| Boat deck, see
master suite double |
$ 2,022 |
$ 2,900 |
$ 5,100 |
| Boat deck, see
junior suite twin |
$ 1,873 |
$ 2,530 |
$ 4,390 |
| Boat deck, see
superior twin/double |
$ 1,706 |
$ 2,290 |
$ 4,296 |
| Boat deck, see
single estándar |
$ 2,490 |
$ 3,290 |
$ 5,990 |
| Boat deck, see
twin estándar |
$ 1,628 |
$ 2,190 |
$ 3,890 |
| Upper deck, see twin standard |
$ 1,480 |
$ 1,990 |
$ 3,488 |
| Main deck, see twin standard |
$ 1,490 |
$ 1,890 |
$ 3,301 |
| Inside single, see upper
deck |
$ 1,533 |
$ 2,039 |
$ 3,394 |
| Inside double, see upper
deck |
$ 1,264 |
$ 1,685 |
$ 2,949 |
* High season: April 2 to 8
and December 24 to December 31 |
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Note: Prices listed per person. These
prices are subject to change without notice. Prices
shown in U.S. dollars. There is a $100.00 per person
surcharge for high season departures. Children under
12 pay a $75.00 surcharge for high season departures.
Children between the ages of 6 and 11, receive a 25%
discount off the adult rate (based on one child per
cabin). The single supplement is 100% |
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Itinerary |
Cruise "A",
3 nights - Friday to Monday |
| Friday |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil
to San Cristobal and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to the coastline off
of San Cristobal Island |
| Saturday |
AM |
Visit to Gardener Bay off
of Espanola Island |
PM |
Visit to Punta Suarez off
of Espanola Island |
| Sunday |
AM
PM |
Visit to Urbina Bay on Isabela
Island followed by Punta Espinoza on Fernandino |
| Monday |
AM |
Departure for the mainland |
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Cruise "B",
4 nights - Monday to Friday |
| Monday |
AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaquil
to Baltra Island and board the ship |
PM |
Visit to Cerro Dragon on
Santa Cruiz Island |
| Tuesday |
AM |
Visit to Bartolome Island |
PM |
Visit to Puerto Egas on Santiago
Island |
| Wednesday |
AM |
Visit to Darwin Bay on Genovesa
Island |
PM |
Visit to North Seymour and
to Prince Phillip's Steps on Genovesa |
| Thursday |
AM |
Visit to Santa Fe Island |
PM |
Visit to Puerto Ayora on the island of Santa
Cruz |
| Friday |
AM |
Visit to San Cristobal Island |
PM |
Air transfer to the mainland |
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Cruise "C",
7 nights - Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday |
combine the 4 night & 3 night
cruises together |
*Note: when
cruising on the MV Santa Cruz,
no site is visited
twice in a seven day period. |
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Departure Dates |
Year-Round Departures |
3 Night - Friday to Monday |
4 Night - Monday to Friday |
7 Night - Monday to Monday or Friday to
Friday |
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Galapagos Cruising is a Year Round
Destination |
| The Galapagos Islands
enjoy a mild sub-tropical climate, allowing Galapagos
cruise ships to operate on year round. Temperatures are
defined almost entirely by ocean currents and the trade
winds. In general. From December to May will be warm
and sunny; and from June to November will be cool with
a breeze in the afternoon. The temperature chart below
is useful to plan your Galapagos vacation!
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Temperature
values are given in Fahrenheit. |
| Temperatures |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
| Max. Air Temp |
84 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
76 |
77 |
78 |
80 |
| Min Air Temp |
70 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
72 |
68 |
66 |
64 |
62 |
64 |
66 |
68 |
| Avg.Sea Temp |
74 |
76 |
76 |
76 |
74 |
74 |
72 |
66 |
68 |
70 |
72 |
74 |
| Avg. Rainfall |
1 |
1 |
2.0 |
1.5 |
0.75 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.25 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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