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Galapagos Islands – in Darwin’s footsteps (eastern route) cruise and stay
8 nights | 03 June 2026 | MS Santa Cruz II
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.
Prices are per person including all taxes, based on 2 adults sharing one cabin on a twinshare basis.
Itinerary and port stops
Day 1
Quito
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Depart 00:00
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09/09/2026
Quito, Ecuadors capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, its known for its well-preserved colonial centre, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and the ultra-ornate Compaia de Jess Jesuit church.
Quito, Ecuadors capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, its known for its well-preserved colonial centre, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and the ultra-ornate Compaia de Jess Jesuit church.
Day 2
Quito
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
10/09/2026
Quito, Ecuadors capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, its known for its well-preserved colonial centre, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and the ultra-ornate Compaia de Jess Jesuit church.
Quito, Ecuadors capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, its known for its well-preserved colonial centre, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and the ultra-ornate Compaia de Jess Jesuit church.
Day 3
Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island
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Depart 00:00
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00:00
11/09/2026
Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galapagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small, flat island located near the centre of the Galapagos that was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees.
Day 4
San Cristobal Island
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Depart 00:00
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12/09/2026
San Cristobal Island, named previously by the English as Chatham Island, is the easternmost island in the Galapagos archipelago, as well as one of the oldest geologically. It is administratively part of San Cristobal Canton, Ecuador.
San Cristobal Island, named previously by the English as Chatham Island, is the easternmost island in the Galapagos archipelago, as well as one of the oldest geologically. It is administratively part of San Cristobal Canton, Ecuador.
Day 5
Santa Fe Island
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13/09/2026
Santa Fe Island, also called Barrington Island after admiral Samuel Barrington, is a small island of 24sq km which lies in the centre of the Galapagos archipelago, to the south-east of Santa Cruz Island. Visitor access is by a wet landing in Barrington Bay on the north-eastern side of the island.
Day 6
Santa Cruz Island
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14/09/2026
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the Channel Islands, off the coast of Southern California. Its many sea caves include the vast Painted Cave, on the north-western side. The island has many trails, including around Scorpion Canyon, with opportunities to see the island scrub jays. Scorpion Beach features kelp forests. Smugglers Cove has tide pools. Cavern Point offers Pacific Ocean views and seasonal whale sightings.
Day 7
Galapagos Islands
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15/09/2026
The Galapagos Islands are a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Its considered one of the worlds foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galapagos species later inspired his theory of evolution.
Day 8
North Seymour
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Depart 00:00
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16/09/2026
North Seymour is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galapagos Islands. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation. The whole island is covered with low, bushy vegetation. The island is named after an English nobleman, Lord Hugh Seymour.
Day 9
Baltra Island and Santa Cruz Island
Arrive 00:00
Depart 00:00
00:00
00:00
17/09/2026
Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galapagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small, flat island located near the centre of the Galapagos that was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees.
