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Santa Cruz II

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Santa Cruz II is a modern, family-friendly motor yacht, with a wide range of facilities and activities and contemporary cabins.

The Santa Cruz II is a modern expedition vessel with a capacity for 90 passengers in 50 cabins, across 5 decks. At 70m long, it is larger than many of the other vessels operating in these waters, which means it is home to more facilities, more social areas and more space to roam. There is an expedition lounge, fully stocked library, restaurant, panorama bar and lounge, an al fresco dining option, gym, hot tub and even an onboard gift shop. The décor is contemporary, featuring generous use of polished wood and crisp white linen.


There are 60 crew including eight naturalist guides and an underwater specialist who can assist those less comfortable in the water. There is a genuine attempt to cater for different age bands and interests, with groups for excursions (max 16 guests per group) put together accordingly. The cruise is very family friendly – there are special science themed programmes and meals for children – couples looking for a quiet escape will always be able to find a place to switch off. Kayaks, stand up paddle boards and snorkelling equipment are all provided free of charge and there is a glass bottom boat on hand for anyone who does not want to have to swim to see the marine life below the surface. 

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What our clients say

  • I had wanted to travel to the Galápagos for many years.  My husband did not want to go, so I arranged the trip by myself and had a memorable time,…

    JG Apr 2011
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    LB, Enfield Oct 2012
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    SJ, Winchelsea Feb 2017
  •  Impossible to choose between the Galápagos and Easter Island - both are magical, special places.

    SM, Wandsworth Feb 2013
  • This was our holiday of a lifetime fulfilling a long held desire to visit the Galápagos Islands, and it lived up to all our expectations.

    SH, Aylesbury Jun 2012
  • The Galápagos cruise was just so good. I don't think I can remember enjoying a recent trip so much.

    NJ, London Jan 2014
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Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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