When you are exploring the Galápagos islands with us 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 on board.
With carbon-neutral operations, MS Santa Cruz II is environmentally-sustainable and socially conscious with the local community.
This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your cruise from start to finish. Enjoy delicious food in the elegant restaurant, increase your knowledge of the Galápagos Islands with your fellow travellers in the Science Center or maybe mingle out on the multiple decks.
While exploring the Galápagos, you'll have the ability to actively engage in activities and encounters. After a day in Darwin's footsteps, you will enjoy coming home to a casual atmosphere with the best service there is. MS Santa Cruz II's amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.
Welcome aboard
An HX Expeditions trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks* and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
Ship Calendar
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Date: 29 May 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 03 Jun 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 12 Jun 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 17 Jun 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 18 Jun 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 23 Jun 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 26 Jun 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 01 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 02 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 07 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 10 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 15 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 16 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 21 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 24 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 29 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 30 Jul 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 04 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 07 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 12 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 13 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 18 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 21 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 26 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 27 Aug 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 01 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 04 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 09 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 10 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 15 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 18 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 23 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 24 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 29 Sep 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 02 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 07 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 08 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 13 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 16 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 21 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 22 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 27 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 30 Oct 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 04 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 05 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 10 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 13 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 18 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 19 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 24 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 27 Nov 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 02 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 03 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 08 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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Date: 11 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 14 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 16 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 9 From: Quito To: Baltra Island, Galápagos |
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Date: 17 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 16 From: Lima To: Quito |
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Date: 22 Dec 2026 Duration (days): 11 From: Quito To: Sailing Itabaca Channel, Galápagos |
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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
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
EE | Explorer cabin
MS Santa Cruz II – FH | Explorer family cabin
FH | Explorer family cabin
FH | Explorer family cabin
FH | Explorer family cabin
MS Santa Cruz II – DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
DS | Darwin Suite
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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