HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II Cruise Ship

MS Santa Cruz II

HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II

MS Santa Cruz II offers a relaxed and intimate way to explore the Galápagos Islands, with a maximum guest capacity of just 90, ensuring a cosy yet refined environment. This sleek, environmentally sustainable ship operates with carbon-neutral technology, making it the ideal choice for travellers wishing to explore nature while respecting it.

Onboard, enjoy modern comforts such as the Science Centre for learning about the region’s unique wildlife, an elegant restaurant serving delicious meals, and spacious decks for taking in the stunning views. After a day of exploration in Darwin’s footsteps, return to the ship for a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere and impeccable service.

Whether you’re discovering new species or learning about the archipelago’s unique ecosystems, MS Santa Cruz II offers the perfect balance of adventure, luxury, and sustainability.

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Cabins

Onboard, 50 spacious cabins offer private bathrooms and a variety of options for single travellers, couples, groups, and families. Choose from luxurious options like the Darwin Suites or enjoy the calm comfort of the Explorer Cabins, perfect for unwinding after an exciting day of exploration.

HX MS Santa Cruz II Explorer Cabin EE

Explorer Cabins

Explorer Cabins aboard MS Santa Cruz II offer elegant comfort after a day of exciting exploration. With a large window allowing natural light and views of the stunning Galápagos surroundings, these cabins feature single beds, a private bathroom with a shower, and a safe. Ideal for solo travellers or those seeking a simple yet comfortable base during their adventure.

HX MS Santa Cruz II Darwin Suite

Darwin Suites

For those seeking added indulgence, the Darwin Suites offer superb views through two large windows. These suites feature double beds (convertible to singles) and a sofa bed for a child under 12. If more space is needed, the suite can be interconnected with an Explorer Cabin. Every Darwin Suite offers a private bathroom, safe, and daily turn-down service. Guests will also receive a welcome gift, a Galápagos wildlife book, adding to the premium experience.

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Ship facts

Maiden voyage2002
Guests90
Crew50
Decks10
Size
2.664
GT
Speed
10
kn

MS Santa Cruz II

Get close to nature and wildlife with MS Santa Cruz II - the ship is custom built for small-ship exploration, with only 50 cabins and suites the ship offer you an intimate and comfortable way of exploring Galápagos!

Entertainment

The social areas located across the ship allow travellers to converse about their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky Decks. Panorama Bar & Lounge is the main bar where most ship events will take place, this is also the area where you listen to lectures.
Facing the front of the ship, at the Expedition Veranda is a fantastic place to admire the beauty of the Galápagos’ Islands

Entertainment

The social areas located across the ship allow travellers to converse about their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky Decks. Panorama Bar & Lounge is the main bar where most ship events will take place, this is also the area where you listen to lectures.

Facing the front of the ship, at the Expedition Veranda is a fantastic place to admire the beauty of the Galápagos’ Islands

Panorama Bar & Lounge

Entertainment

The social areas located across the ship allow travellers to converse about their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky Decks. Panorama Bar & Lounge is the main bar where most ship events will take place, this is also the area where you listen to lectures.

Panorama Bar & Lounge

The Library

Entertainment

The social areas located across the ship allow travellers to converse about their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky Decks. Panorama Bar & Lounge is the main bar where most ship events will take place, this is also the area where you listen to lectures.

The Library

Activities

The onboard expedition team offers exciting lectures, presentations and activities. Increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.
Join outdoor activities

Activities

The onboard expedition team offers exciting lectures, presentations and activities. Increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

Join outdoor activities

The Science Corner includes a glass cabinet, a microscope and a bone clone collection, a perfect learning zone about our science activities.

Activities

The onboard expedition team offers exciting lectures, presentations and activities. Increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

The Science Corner includes a glass cabinet, a microscope and a bone clone collection, a perfect learning zone about our science activities.

Evolution Hall

Activities

The onboard expedition team offers exciting lectures, presentations and activities. Increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

Evolution Hall

Shopping on board

Activities

The onboard expedition team offers exciting lectures, presentations and activities. Increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

Shopping on board

The reception - here you will find daily program and other valuable information on the expedition experience

Activities

The onboard expedition team offers exciting lectures, presentations and activities. Increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.

The reception - here you will find daily program and other valuable information on the expedition experience

Food & Drink

Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, the ship provides a Le Cordon Bleu (a trained Gastronomy Director) and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences.
On the lowest level of the ship, you’ll find the delicious, spacious Beagle Restaurant

Food & Drink

Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, the ship provides a Le Cordon Bleu (a trained Gastronomy Director) and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences.

On the lowest level of the ship, you’ll find the delicious, spacious Beagle Restaurant

The kitchen team uses local and organic ingredients in all dishes

Food & Drink

Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, the ship provides a Le Cordon Bleu (a trained Gastronomy Director) and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences.

The kitchen team uses local and organic ingredients in all dishes

Beagle Restaurant – a great dining experience!

Food & Drink

Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, the ship provides a Le Cordon Bleu (a trained Gastronomy Director) and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences.

Beagle Restaurant – a great dining experience!

Body & Soul

Relax in comfortable loungers with outstanding views of the unforgettable natural landscape or step into an outdoor jacuzzi. The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where you can relax and enjoy the sun.
For a nice relaxing time you can relax in two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each

Body & Soul

Relax in comfortable loungers with outstanding views of the unforgettable natural landscape or step into an outdoor jacuzzi. The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where you can relax and enjoy the sun.

For a nice relaxing time you can relax in two hot tubs with capacity for 5 guests each

Relax time

Body & Soul

Relax in comfortable loungers with outstanding views of the unforgettable natural landscape or step into an outdoor jacuzzi. The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where you can relax and enjoy the sun.

Relax time

Sky deck

Body & Soul

Relax in comfortable loungers with outstanding views of the unforgettable natural landscape or step into an outdoor jacuzzi. The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where you can relax and enjoy the sun.

Sky deck

The fitness center is equipped with yoga mats, set of weights, treadmills, and two stationary bikes

Body & Soul

Relax in comfortable loungers with outstanding views of the unforgettable natural landscape or step into an outdoor jacuzzi. The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where you can relax and enjoy the sun.

The fitness center is equipped with yoga mats, set of weights, treadmills, and two stationary bikes

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