The charm, intimacy and personal service of the small cruise ship experience are the hallmarks of travel aboard the first-class expedition vessel, M.V. SANTA CRUZ. Her ability to navigate the Galápagos archipelago’s narrow channels, shallow bays and environmentally sensitive waters, ensures that participants enjoy the most comprehensive access possible to the region’s treasures. Completely refurbished and refitted in 1998, the M.V. SANTA CRUZ features only 46 staterooms and offers a wide array of modern amenities and facilities, including a full fleet of Zodiacs, a glass bottom boat and complimentary snorkeling equipment.
Each outside stateroom is tastefully appointed with private bathroom facilities, air conditioning and either a window or a porthole.
All meals, featuring international and Ecuadorian specialties, are served in a single seating in the ship’s inviting dining room.
The ship’s public facilities include a bar, lounge,
gift shop, business center, natural history library, Jacuzzi and a full-time medical office.
Six multi-lingual naturalists will share their in-depth insight and information about the Galápagos’ distinctive ecosystem during daily excursions and multimedia presentations. For island excursions, the ship provides five Zodiacs for landings and a Boston Whaler glass-bottom boat for viewing aquatic life.
The M.V. SANTA CRUZ’s highly trained staff provides professional, attentive service that is recognized in the travel industry as one of the finest in the Galápagos Islands. The ship maintains the highest international safety and environmental standards.
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