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Friday, February 05, 2010

Overview

Seeing the Galápagos Islands on board the M/V Santa Cruz goes beyond the concept of traditional cruising, evolving into an expedition approach in order to authentically discover and explore the natural wonders of this region. The M/V Santa Cruz is built to luxurious standards and encourages an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.

The 44-stateroom M/V Santa Cruz features a Jacuzzi and an observation platform for dolphin and whale watching on the top deck. Each ship's dining room, lounge, and bar are elegantly appointed, as is the well-stocked library/reading room. All staterooms are outside and feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, hairdryers, and safety deposit boxes. The M/V Santa Cruz accommodates 88 passengers.

The M/V Santa Cruz has gained worldwide recognition for its excellent standards, including superb service, expert crew, the most knowledgeable multilingual naturalist/guides, and menus that feature the very best international cuisine and celebrated Ecuadorian dishes.


Ship Amenities

• Expedition Team of Naturalists
• Non-smoking interiors
• Lounge and bar
• Library (including reference books and videos on the Galápagos Islands)
• Observation area for whale or dolphin watching
• Jacuzzi and solarium
• Complimentary wine with all onboard dinners
• Open seating throughout dining rooms for all meals
• Breakfasts and lunches with a selection of Ecuadorian specialties
• Resident physician

Deck Plans

Reconstructed: 1998; Length: 72.35 m.; Crew members: 52; Staterooms: 44 





Staterooms

Main Deck Standard Cabin - 124 sq. ft. (11 x 11 ft.)

Upper Deck Standard Cabin - 124 sq. ft. (11 x 11 ft.)

Boat Deck Standard Cabin - 124 sq. ft. (11 x 11 ft.)

Boat Deck Standard Plus Cabin - 156 sq. ft. (10 x 15 ft.)

 


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