Santa Cruz II

Santa Cruz II

This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your sailing in all aspects. Enjoy delicious food in the nice restaurant, learn with fellow travellers in the Science Centre or maybe mingle out on the many decks? While exploring the Galápagos, you´ll have the ability to actively engage in activities and encounters. After a day in Darwin´s footsteps, you will enjoy coming home to a casual atmosphere with the best service there is. The MS Santa Cruz II´s amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.

MS Santa Cruz II is environmentally sustainable and socially conscious with the local community, the operation is carbon neutral.

Ship Calendar

Destination Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 2026 Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
South America
Decks
Ship Categories
Dining
Entertainment
Health & Fitness

Ship Details

Year Built
N/A
Capacity
90
Meeting Rooms
N/A
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
N/A
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
2,664
Bars
N/A
Fitness Center
N/A
Cabins
48
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
No
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
N/A
Shops
N/A
Library
N/A
Spa
N/A

Decks

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Deck 1
  • Beagle Restaurant
  • Expedition Launch
Deck 2

  • Reception
  • Medical Centre
  • Shop
  • Cabins

Deck 3

  • Hot Tubs
  • Observation Deck
  • Science Corner
  • Discovery Room
  • Expedition Lounge & Bar
  • Library
  • Cabins

Deck 4

  • Observation Deck
  • Panorama Lounge & Bar
  • Cabins

Deck 5
  • Observation Deck
  • Fitness Room

Ship Categories

Voyager single cabin, Horizon deck
With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer single bed, and plenty of space for solo travelers. There are 2 Voyager cabins located on the Horizon deck.
Explorer family cabin, Horizon deck
With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. There are 2 Explorer family cabins located on the Horizon deck. Cabins are equipped with twin beds and a sofa bed (ideal for children under 12).
Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck
With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. There are 23 Explorer cabins located as on the Horizon deck.
Explorer cabin, Expedition deck
With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. There are 17 Explorer cabins located as on the Expedition deck.
Darwin Suite
Our three Darwin suites on the Panorama deck, featuring double picture windows, will provide superb comfort and deluxe amenities for more discerning guests. Available in twin or double bed and if more space is desired, they can be interconnected with an Explorer cabin.
Explorer cabin, Panorama deck
With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant relaxation areas after a day of active exploring. There are 3 Explorer cabins located as on the Panorama deck.

Dining

Beagle Restaurant

The MS Santa Cruz II has a team of trained staff members that utilize locally-sourced organic food to prepare every dish. This ship provides a Le Cordon Bleu (a trained Gastronomy Director) and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences. Each and every meal served onboard is exquisite.

Entertainment

Discovery Room

The Discovery Room is located on Deck Three.

Expedition Lounge & Bar with Science Corner and Library

Facing the front of the ship, the Expedition Lounge – complete with a refreshment station and library – is a fantastic place to admire the beauty of the Galápagos’ Islands from inside. The Science Corner includes a glass cabinet, a microscope and a whale vertebrae clone, a perfect learning zone about our science activities.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is located on Deck Two.

Outdoor Terrace

The Outdoor Terrace is located on Deck Three.

Panorama Bar & Lounge

This large and well-lit area is not only the main bar, but also the place where most ship events will take place (welcome and farewell cocktail), and doubles as an ideal place for lectures. It’s the ideal site to chill and relax with Wi-Fi hot spot and direct access to our al fresco terrace.

Panorama Deck

Located on Deck 5

Reception

Located at the main intersection on the ship, the reception is the place where you will find the central bulletin board with daily program and other valuable information on the expedition experience. 

Sky Deck

The Sky deck offers spaces where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions basking in the sun at the very top of the ship. The sun deck and fitness room are located here.

Health & Fitness

Fitness Room

Our fitness centre is equipped with yoga mats, set of weights, 2 treadmills, 2 stationary bikes, and an elliptical trainer for those guests who do not want to let their routine slide.

Hot Tubs

For a nice relaxing time our two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each. Located on the Expedition deck are ideal.