Cruise |
Santa Cruz II, Galapagos Islands Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery ex Quito to Guayaquil |
Cruise Line |
Hurtigruten |
Ship |
Santa Cruz II |
Destination |
South America |
Brief Description |
4 Night Cruise sailing from Baltra roundtrip onboard Santa Cruz II. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Quito. |
Type of Cruise |
Expedition |
Departure Date |
01 Oct 2024 |
Cruise Description |
4 Night Cruise sailing from Baltra roundtrip onboard Santa Cruz II. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Quito.
Cruise Overview:
Beautiful Quito
Quito is one of South America’s most alluring capitals and a World Heritage City of graceful Spanish-era architecture, packed with cosy restaurants and artisanal shops. With two overnights here, you’ll have time to taste delicious Ecuadorian specialities and stroll through colourful markets brimming with local handicrafts. On the second day here you’ll visit Quito´s historic centre on a guided tour and go to the ‘Middle of the World City’ where you can stand with one foot either side of the Equator.
Darwin’s islands of evolution
Your expedition cruise begins after a flight from Quito to Baltra Island in Galápagos for an incredible sea adventure. In the Galápagos Islands, you’ll visit the isles of Isabela, Floreana, Fernandina and Santa Cruz islands, each a unique illustration of evolution in action. Experience an array of ecosystems within picturesque landscapes, and see famed wildlife such as marine iguanas, giant tortoises, Nazca Boobies and Darwin’s iconic finches. Your ship, MS Santa Cruz II, is one of the few vessels operating in Galápagos that comes equipped with a full range of exploration tools, including panga boats, kayaks, snorkelling gear, stand-up paddleboards and even a glass-bottom boat. |
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Sailing Dates |
01 Oct 2024 |
15 Oct 2024 |
29 Oct 2024 |
12 Nov 2024 |
26 Nov 2024 |
10 Dec 2024 |
24 Dec 2024 |
07 Jan 2025 |
21 Jan 2025 |
04 Feb 2025 |
18 Feb 2025 |
04 Mar 2025 |
18 Mar 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
1 Oct 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Hotel |
2 Oct 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Hotel |
3 Oct 2024 |
Quito, Ecuador |
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Flight to Baltra |
3 Oct 2024 |
Baltra, Galapagos Is |
Embark |
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3 Oct 2024 |
Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz |
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4 Oct 2024 |
Isabela Island (Punta Vicente Roca), Galapagos Islands |
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4 Oct 2024 |
Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands |
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5 Oct 2024 |
Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Is |
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6 Oct 2024 |
Post Office Bay, Floreana |
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6 Oct 2024 |
Isla Champion, Floreana |
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6 Oct 2024 |
Cormorant Point, Floreana |
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7 Oct 2024 |
Baltra, Galapagos Is |
Disembark |
Flight to Guayaquil |
7 Oct 2024 |
Guayaquil, Equador |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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