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's 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.