The 90-passenger Santa Cruz II has become a world-famous leader in sustainability efforts. Celebrated by many for her low guest-to-guide ratio, her sleek design and for her amazing dedication to sustainability.
This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your sailing in all aspects. Enjoy delicious food in the restaurant, learn with fellow travelers in the Science Center, and mingle with your fellow guests out on decks. While exploring the Galápagos, you´ll have the ability to engage in various activities and encounters. After exciting days following in Darwin´s footsteps, enjoy coming back to the boat’s casual atmosphere and excellent service. The Santa Cruz II´s amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.
Santa Cruz II is environmentally sustainable, and her operation is carbon neutral. We are socially aware and work in cooperation with the communities we visit.
Onboard Amenities
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 ship. The Science Corner includes a glass cabinet, a microscope, and a whale vertebrae clone, a perfect learning zone about our science activities.
The Panorama Bar & Lounge is a large and bright area is the main bar where most ship events will take place (welcome and farewell cocktails) as well as where we host our lectures. It’s the ideal site to relax. It features a Wi-Fi hot spot and direct access to our outdoor deck.
The social areas located throughout the Santa Cruz II are suitable for travelers to gather and share their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky decks. Each space offers guests a comfortable seating area and an immaculate view of the nearby islands. Every social space is exquisite.
The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions while basking in the sun. The sundeck and fitness room are also located here.
On the Panorama deck, relish the landscapes of the Galápagos from the rear deck, which also serves happy hour specials and freshly barbecued snacks. On the same deck, guests are also welcome to hang out at the indoor Expedition Lounge & Bar or visit our state-of-the-art bridge.
Relax in one of two hot tubs (where each as a capacity of five guests). They are located on the Expedition deck.
The fitness center is equipped with yoga mats, a set of weights, two treadmills, two stationary bikes, and an elliptical trainer.
Dining
On the lowest level of the ship, you’ll find the delicious, spacious Beagle Restaurant. Here, you can pamper your senses and delight your palate with exquisite culinary offerings.
The Santa Cruz II has a trained culinary team that uses locally sourced organic foods in every dish. This ship has an onboard Le Cordon Bleu–trained Gastronomy Director, who offers a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and culinary preferences. Each and every meal served on board is exquisite.
Santa Cruz II Details
Onboard the ship, there are fifty spacious cruise cabins. Each cabin has a private bathroom. There are options available for single travelers, couples, groups, and families.
| Category | Description | Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin Suite (DS) | Three Darwin suites on the Panorama deck feature double picture windows and offers superb comfort and deluxe amenities.Available with a twin or double bed, and if more space is desired, these suites can be interconnected with an Explorer cabin. |  |
| Explorer cabin, Panorama deck (EP) | With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 3 Explorer cabins located on the Panorama deck. |  |
| Explorer cabin, Expedition deck (EE) | With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 17 Explorer cabins located as on the Expedition deck. | |
| Explorer cabin, Horizon deck (EH) | With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring. There are 23 Explorer cabins located on the Horizon deck. | |
| Explorer family cabins (FH) | With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer elegant areas to relax 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). |  |
| Voyager single cabins (VH) | With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, these cabins offer a single bed and plenty of space for solo travelers. There are 2 Voyager cabins located on the Horizon deck. |  |
| Specification | Information |
|---|---|
| Built | 2002 at ASENAV Shipyard (CHL) |
| Last Refurbished | 2021 |
| Former Names | Mare Australis |
| Guests | 90 |
| Cabins | 50 |
| Crew | 50 |
| Tonnage (gross tons) | 2,664 |
| Length (feet) | 236 |
| Width (Beam) (feet) | 44 |
| Depth (feet) | |
| Speed (knots) | 10.5 |
| Registry | Chile |
| Elevator | N/A |
| Accessible Cabins | N/A |
