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Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
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Sat, Mar 14, 2026 Arrival to Lima, Your land adventure begins -- --Sun, Mar 15, 2026 Flight to Cusco, City of the Incas and a cultural gem -- --Mon, Mar 16, 2026 Machu Picchu, Back to a lost world -- --Tue, Mar 17, 2026 Flight to Quito, Quito – city of eternal spring -- --Wed, Mar 18, 2026 Quito , Visit historic Quito -- --Thu, Mar 19, 2026 Galápagos , Your cruise begins -- --Fri, Mar 20, 2026 Isabela and Fernandina Islands, Wildlife-rich Isabela and Fernandina -- --Sat, Mar 21, 2026 Santa Cruz Island, Darwin’s Santa Cruz -- --Sun, Mar 22, 2026 Floreana Island , Picturesque Floreana -- --Mon, Mar 23, 2026 Baltra Island, Relax in Baltra -- --Tue, Mar 24, 2026 Santiago Island , Pristine Santiago Island -- --Wed, Mar 25, 2026 Rábida and Bartolomé Islands , Stunning Rábida and Bartolomé -- --Thu, Mar 26, 2026 Genovesa Island , Genovesa, a bird paradise -- --Fri, Mar 27, 2026 Santa Cruz and Baltra Island to Quito , One last adventure -- --
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Since 1896, we’ve been taking curious travelers on mindful expeditions to the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet. Today we invite you to join us on an expedition with HX - and change the way you see the world.
To travel with HX is to open yourself to a world of awe. From cultural encounters to wildlife wonders, what you see and learn on your trip will inspire and energize you. And when you come back home, you’ll have a deeper, richer love of the planet we all share.
When you are exploring the Galapagos Islands with us aboard the Santa Cruz II, you'll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in premium surroundings. The ship's small size (with a maximum guest capacity of 90) offers a cozy yet sophisticated environment. It's easy to feel at home on board.
This sleek, spacious ship has a layout that allows you to enjoy your sailing in all aspects. Enjoy delicious food in the restaurant, learn with fellow travelers in the Science Center, and mingle with your fellow guests out on decks. While exploring the Galapagos, you'll have the ability to engage in various activities and encounters. After exciting days following in Darwin's footsteps, enjoy coming back to the boat's casual atmosphere and excellent service. The Santa Cruz II amenities easily appeal to all world explorers.
Santa Cruz II is environmentally sustainable, and her operation is carbon neutral. We are socially aware and work in cooperation with the communities we visit.
Social Spaces
The social areas located throughout the Santa Cruz II are suitable for travelers to gather and share their passion for travel. There are multiple decks, including the Ocean, Horizon, Panorama, Expedition, and Sky decks. Each space offers guests a comfortable seating area and an immaculate view of the nearby islands. Every social space is exquisite.
Sky deck
The Sky deck is at the very top of the ship, where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions while basking in the sun. The sundeck and fitness room are also located here.
Panorama deck
Relish the landscapes of the Galapagos from the rear deck, which also serves happy hour specials and freshly barbecued snacks. On the same deck, guests are also welcome to hang out at the indoor Expedition Lounge & Bar or visit our state-of-the-art bridge.
Hot tubs
Relax in one of our two hot tubs (where each as a capacity of five guests). They are located on the Expedition deck.
Fitness room
Our fitness center is equipped with yoga mats, a set of weights, two treadmills, two stationary bikes, and an elliptical trainer.
Beagle Restaurant - Incredible Dining Experience
On the lowest level of the ship, you'll find the delicious, spacious Beagle Restaurant. Here, you can pamper your senses and delight your palate with exquisite culinary offerings.
The Santa Cruz II has a trained culinary team that uses locally sourced organic foods in every dish. This ship has an onboard Le Cordon Bleu-trained Gastronomy Director, who offers a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and culinary preferences. Each and every meal served on board is exquisite.
Expedition Lounge & Bar with Science Corner and library
Facing the front of the ship, the Expedition Lounge (complete with a refreshment station and library) is a fantastic place to admire the beauty of the Galapagos' Islands from inside the ship. The Science Corner includes a glass cabinet, a microscope, and a whale vertebrae clone, a perfect learning zone about our science activities.
Panorama Bar & Lounge
This large and bright area is the main bar where most ship events will take place (welcome and farewell cocktails) as well as where we host our lectures. It's the ideal site to relax. It features a Wi-Fi hot spot and direct access to our outdoor deck.
Reception area
Located at the main intersection on the ship, the reception holds the central bulletin board with the daily program and relays other valuable information pertaining to the expedition experience.
- Year Built: 2002
- Year of Refurbishment: 2021
- Passenger capacity: 90
- Gross Tonnage: 2,664 T
- Length: 236 ft.
- Beam: 44 ft.
- Speed: 10.5 knots
Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.
Sky Deck
