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8-night Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin's Footsteps

OFFER ID

1502072

8-night Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin's Footsteps

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DATE:

Mar 12, 2025

SUPPLIER:

Hurtigruten/HX

SHIP:

MS Santa Cruz II

LENGTH:

8 Days

DESTINATION:

Roundtrip Quito

DEPARTURE DATE

Mar 12, 2025

NUMBER OF NIGHTS

CRUISE INCLUSIONS

Flights

Roundtrip flights in economy class (from Quito to Baltra, and Baltra to Guayaquil. Or, you can continue from Guayaquil to Quito. Flight to Quito must be requested at the time of booking. Please contact us to continue on to Quito at the end of your tour.)

Hotel

Two nights at a hotel in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and dinner on Day 2

Transfers

Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Quito before the expedition cruise
Transfers between the airport and the ship in Baltra

Excursion

Full-day excursion: Historic Quito and Middle of the World, including lunch, before the expedition cruise

Extras

Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
Transit control card for the Galápagos Islands
Access to the airport lounge at the Guayaquil (or Quito) airport upon return from the Galápagos Islands for guests flying internationally on the day of disembarkation

Expedition Cruise

Stay in a cabin of your choice
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages*
Complimentary tea and coffee
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
Complimentary reusable water bottle
English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
Range of included activities
Complimentary wetsuit rental
Welcome and farewell cocktails

Onboard activities

In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
Use of our Science Center, which features a small library and microscope
The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
Use of the ship’s hot tubs and gym
Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.

Landing activities

Escorted landings with small panga boats
Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.

AVAILABLE ADDONS

REMARKS

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Itinerary and port order subject to change.

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Luggage handling

Extras

Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
Transit Control Card for Galápagos Islands
Access to airport lounge at Guayaquil or Quito airport upon return from Galápagos Islands

Notes

All planned activities are subject to weather and conditions
Excursions and activities are subject to change
Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
No gratuities expected onboard
Washers and dryers available onboard for guest use
Please read our health & safety guidelines

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

OFFER ID

1502072

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Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections.

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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing

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$200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

SHIP INFO - MS Santa Cruz II

When you are exploring the Galápagos islands onboard the MS Santa Cruz II, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in high quality surroundings. The small size - with a guest capacity of maximum of 90 allows for a cozy yet classy environment. You´ll easily feel at home onboard.

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Destination

Day

Destination Guide
Quito

ARRIVE
03/12/2025

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DEPART
03/12/2025

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Quito

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03/13/2025

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DEPART
03/13/2025

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Mitad del Mundo

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03/13/2025

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DEPART
03/13/2025

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Quito

ARRIVE
03/14/2025

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DEPART
03/14/2025

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Air Travel

ARRIVE
03/14/2025

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DEPART
03/14/2025

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Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

ARRIVE
03/14/2025

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DEPART
03/14/2025

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Isla Baltra

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03/14/2025

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DEPART
03/14/2025

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Isla Mosquera

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03/14/2025

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DEPART
03/14/2025

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Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)

ARRIVE
03/15/2025

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DEPART
03/15/2025

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Galapaguero Cerro Colorado

ARRIVE
03/15/2025

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DEPART
03/15/2025

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Punta Pitt

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03/15/2025

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DEPART
03/15/2025

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Isla Santa Fe

ARRIVE
03/16/2025

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DEPART
03/16/2025

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South Plaza

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03/16/2025

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DEPART
03/16/2025

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Puerto Ayora

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03/17/2025

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DEPART
03/17/2025

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Punta Suarez

ARRIVE
03/18/2025

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DEPART
03/18/2025

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Gardner Bay

ARRIVE
03/18/2025

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DEPART
03/18/2025

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Osborn Islet

ARRIVE
03/18/2025

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DEPART
03/18/2025

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Eden Islet

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03/19/2025

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DEPART
03/19/2025

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North Seymour

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03/19/2025

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DEPART
03/19/2025

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Isla Baltra

ARRIVE
03/20/2025

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DEPART
03/20/2025

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Cruise Ends (Debarkation)

ARRIVE
03/20/2025

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DEPART
03/20/2025

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Air Travel

ARRIVE
03/20/2025

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DEPART
03/20/2025

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Quito

ARRIVE
03/20/2025

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DEPART
03/20/2025

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Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.

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