Santa Cruz II

Customer Ratings
This is a Satisfaction Rating based on our own customer feedback

Santa Cruz II is a first class yacht refurbished in 2015 with an impressive range of facilities and activities, contemporary cabins and special programmes for families.

Not Currently Available for 2022

A popular choice for those who prefer to cruise on a larger ship offering more space, stability and a larger range of facilities than the smaller craft, the imposing Santa Cruz II can accommodate 90 guests. The 50 cabins range from single to triple, (a good choice for families or single travellers). Facilities are first class with ample social areas: there is an expedition lounge and library, restaurant, panorama bar and lounge with al fresco dining, fitness room and solarium.

The air-conditioned guestroom 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. Different age bands and interests are catered for with groups for excursions put together accordingly. The cruise is very family friendly: there are special programmes and meals for children. When the ship drops anchor at Santa Cruz Island, you can stretch your legs mountain hiking, downhill biking and kayaking. Complimentary snorkelling equipment is available and wet suits can be hired. The ship is equipped with a glass bottomed boat offering an alternative to snorkelling to view the undersea world.

What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

The wildlife on the islands (obviously the major reason for the trip) was spectacular and wonderful to experience. I’m please to have made the trip and would certainly recommend the Galápagos to anyone with similar interests and sufficient money.
PM, Chesterfield
The Galápagos Islands were fantastic and beyond our wildest expectations.
AC
The wildlife on the islands (obviously the major reason for the trip) was spectacular and wonderful to experience. I’m please to have made the trip and would certainly recommend the Galápagos to anyone with similar interests and sufficient money.
PM, Chesterfield
A holiday in the Ecuador and the Galápagos is a once in a lifetime experience. A four day cruise whilst being an excellent 'overview' is just not long enough. Encourage all your customers to take the longest possible cruise.
LF
The Galápagos were above expectation – the best thing we have done.
DL, Dulwich
The highlight was always going to be the Galápagos and it lived up to our expectations. It is a unique place and unlike our last visit we came away with hundreds of photographs to remind us of the trip.
NW, Wells
A couple of days in the Galapagos when we didn't see any other people. Intimacy of swimming with sealions, turtles & being chased in the water by a flightless cormorant!
TC, St Albans
Wonderful experience
Isolation on the Islands a feeling of being in the Galapagos by invitation of the inhabitants - the wildlife. A truly wonderful and privileged experience.
SD, Rochester
The sealions were brilliant fun and the pups so cute, and so close. All the wildlife was great and seeing it all up close as nothing is afraid of humans, was amazing.
KH, Weybridge
How close we could get to the wildlife in the Galápagos.
DG, Neston
The Galápagos offer amazing access to stunning wild-life and a great week living on a boat.
PJ, London
So many (highlights) it's hard to single some out. The Galapagos are a joy from start to finish.
JC, Littlehampton
Galapagos Islands wildlife, guide and boat. To be so close to birds and animals is a privilege and to see such pristine beaches and scenery is lovely.
SJ, Winchelsea
The Galapagos tour was our highlight because of the proximity and abundance of the wildlife.
AB, St Neots
The Galápagos was so amazing - we were not at all disappointed even though we had looked forward to it so much. Every part of our cruise was special, and we loved the Athala and her itinerary.
RJ, Kenilworth
Galapagos was incredible. We loved it. The guides were all excellent and we especially enjoyed having guides with a naturalist qualification.
LE, Poole
The cabin upgrade was definitely worth the extra money, much more space and good sized windows!

LF, Alderley Edge
The Galapagos Islands are spectacular and we are so glad we had the time to visit. After a busy four days onboard La Pinta it was good to have a days break at Finch Bay. It was certainly a well needed rest for us both.
EK, Saltash
The close proximity of the wildlife in the Galapagos is amazing.
DW, Stevenage
The Galápagos trip was very sympathetic to the environment and local habitat.
AD, Dublin
Snorkelling with penguins, turtles, sea lions and marine iguanas. Unbeatable.
DJ, Saltash
Truly a unique lifetime experience, especially snorkelling for the first time with playful sea lions, sea turtles, penguins, rays and ‘tame’ wildlife.
SD, Rochester
A truly wonderful and privileged experience!
RD, Ashford
Impossible to choose between the Galápagos and Easter Island - both are magical, special places.
SM, Wandsworth
The Galápagos Islands were out of this world.
DJ, Chesterfield
Without a doubt, the Galapagos Islands were amazing. We feel very privileged.
SM, South Croydon
Most Memorable Moment: Swimming with sea lions, following hundreds of dolphins on the boat, diving with penguins
KH, London
Everything came up to expectations but the highlight was the Galápagos Islands
SC, London, SW11
The most memorable experiences were walking in woodland with wild giant tortoise grazing in clearings, watching wild land iguanas amble through long grasses, peering at eye level into the nests of red footed boobies, watching penguins and sea lions hunting fish whilst snorkelling, and as a finale, watching huge sharks circling in the boat lights during our final evening meal.
JW, Newcastle
"The Galápagos Islands and the amazing Machu Picchu ruins. A real once in a lifetime experience."
MCP Richmond

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