Santa Cruz Galapagos Cruise Ship

Santa Cruz

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The M/V Santa Cruz, the only ship built exclusively for Galapagos Islands cruising, has been completely renovated during its annual dry dock in September/October 1998. The "New Santa Cruz" has 48 cabins and has been redesigned and refurbished inside and outside.
Itinerary, program, activities, flexibility, service... These have been also renovated and improved. An Excllent Itinerary will provide a most complete vision of the Galapagos main highlights within a flexible program that will allow passengers to choose between shorter or longer hikes, Zodiac cruises, glass-bottom boat, swimming activities, etc., often been able to do at least two activities on each location. The itineraries have been planned to offer the best of the archipelago in such a way to ensure the continued preservation of this unique ecosystem.

GALLERY

RATES

APROXIMATE PRICE CATEGORY
I	$ 2.000 +
II	$ 1.501 - $ 2.000
III	$ 1.001 - $ 1500
IV	$ 500 - $ 1.000
NOTES: All rates are per person in U.S. dollars and subject to change without notice. Send us an email and we will confirm the best price and suitable dates for your tour. Take advantage of last minute prices. Choose the best package for your unforgettable holidays. Our clients are the best guarantee of our service.


		ITINERARY

ITINERARY 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS FRIDAY TO FRIDAY
Friday	Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal / Chatham / Island) Kiker Rock and Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Saturday	Punta Suarez (Española (Hood) Island) Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Sunday	Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island)
Monday	Baltra (South Seymour) Island Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)
Tuesday	Bartolome Island Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday	Rabida Island (Jervis) North Seymour Island
Thursday	Highlands of Santa Cruz Island Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday	Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal (Chatham Island)
ITINERARY 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Monday	Baltra Island Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)
Tuesday	Bartolome Island Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday	Rabida Island (Jervis) North Seymour Island
Thursday	Highlands of Santa Cruz Island Charles Darwin Research Station
Friday	Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal (Chatham Island)
ITINERARY 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS FRIDAY TO MONDAY
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(Isabela Island)
Monday	Santa cruz and Baltra Island
ITINERARY 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS MONDAY TO MONDAY
Monday	Baltra Island Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island)
Tuesday	Bartolome Island Puerto Egas (Santiago (James) Island)
Wednesday	Rabida Island (Jervis) North Seymour Island
Thursday	Highlands of Santa Cruz Island Charles Darwin Research Station
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 (Isabela Island)
Monday	Disembark directly at Baltra Island/ Baltra Airport
NOTES: Considering the changes in the flight schedules, weather conditions and National Park Regulations, we have included several alternatives to the visits offered to our passengers in the first and last day of the cruise program. The Guide will provide information about the final program. We will not be held responsible for any refunds whatsoever for changes to the printed or scheduled itinerary

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


		DECK PLAN

DECK PLAN

Golondrina

FROM: $1.445 Per Person
4Nights/5Days aboard Golondrina; Flight Tickets; 2 Nights Accommodations in Quito; 4 Private transfers in Quito; 24 hours assistance

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