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In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)
MS Santa Cruz II, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
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MS Santa Cruz II
Departure: 02/12/2026
Duration: 9 Days
Quito to Baltra Island, Galápagos
Itinerary
Galápagos Islands cruise | In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)
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Day 1 Quito, Ecuador 02 Dec 2026 (Wednesday)
- Day 2 Quito, Ecuador 03 Dec 2026 (Thursday)
- Day 3 Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 04 Dec 2026 (Friday)
- Day 3 Mosquera Island, Galapagos, Ecuador 04 Dec 2026 (Friday)
- Day 4 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, Ecuador 05 Dec 2026 (Saturday)
- Day 4 Punta Pitt, San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 05 Dec 2026 (Saturday)
- Day 5 Santa Fé Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 06 Dec 2026 (Sunday)
- Day 5 South Plaza Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 06 Dec 2026 (Sunday)
- Day 6 Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador 07 Dec 2026 (Monday)
- Day 7 Punta Suarez, Isla Española, Galápagos, Ecuador 08 Dec 2026 (Tuesday)
- Day 7 Gardner Bay, Española Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 08 Dec 2026 (Tuesday)
- Day 8 El Edén Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 09 Dec 2026 (Wednesday)
- Day 8 North Seymour Island, Galapagos, Ecuador 09 Dec 2026 (Wednesday)
- Day 9 Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador 10 Dec 2026 (Thursday)
What's Included:
- Daily Expeditions and activities
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- All-inclusive drinks on voyages departing for Antartica from October 2025
- Tea, coffee and soft drinks daily
- Complimentary Wi-fi
- Gratuities included
- Full access to science centre
- Full use of sauna, hot tubs and more
- Professional photos from the onboard photographer
- Expedition jacket and water bottle
Suites
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EP | Explorer cabin
With a large window that illuminates the interior and allows you to take in the views as we cruise, these cabins offer an elegant and comfortable space to relax in after a day of active exploring. They feature a single bed, and all have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, as well as a safe and USA two-pin plug sockets.
- Large window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Bathrobes and slippers, available on request.
- Guests: 2 | Size: 15.2 m2
- Cabin Code: EP
EP | Explorer cabin
EP | Explorer cabin
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EH | Explorer cabin
With a large window that illuminates the interior and allows you to take in the views as we cruise, these cabins offer an elegant and comfortable space to relax in after a day of active exploring. They feature a single bed, and all have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, as well as a safe and USA two-pin plug sockets.
- Large window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Guests: 2 | Size: 14-15 m2
- Cabin Code: EH
EH | Explorer cabin
EH | Explorer cabin
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EE | Explorer cabin
With a large window that illuminates the interior and allows you to take in the views as we cruise, these cabins offer an elegant and comfortable space to relax in after a day of active exploring. They feature a single bed, and all have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, as well as a safe and USA two-pin plug sockets.
- Large window
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Guests: 2 | Size: 15.2 m2
- Cabin Code: EE
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
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FH | Explorer family cabin
With a large window that illuminates the interior and allows you to take in the views as we cruise, these cabins offer an elegant and comfortable space to relax in after a day of active exploring. They feature a single bed, and all have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, as well as a safe and USA two-pin plug sockets.
- Large windows
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Sofa bed, suitable for a child under 12 years of age
- Guests: up to 3 | Size: 17.2 m2
- Cabin Code: FH
FH | Explorer family cabin
FH | Explorer family cabin
FH | Explorer family cabin
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DS | Darwin Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Santa Cruz II and reserve one of our Darwin Suites. With two large windows, you’ll enjoy superb views in premium comfort. These spacious suites feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking, as well as a sofa bed suitable for a child under the age of 12. If more space is needed, these rooms can be interconnected with an Explorer cabin. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a safe, and USA two-pin plug sockets. There’s a daily turn-down service, and you’ll also get a welcome gift in the form of a Galápagos wildlife book.
Two large windows
- Double bed (optional twin)
- Sofa bed, suitable for a child under 12 years of age
- Bathrobes and slippers on request
- Guests: up to 3 | Size: 30.3 m2
- Cabin code: DS
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
MS Santa Cruz II – EE | Explorer cabin
MS Santa Cruz II – FH | Explorer family cabin
MS Santa Cruz II – DS | Darwin Suite
Restaurants
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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.
Deckplans
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