Cruise .us
Cruise .us

We are open - See our opening hours

We are open

MS Santa Cruz II : Our cruise deals 2026 - 2027

See the other 10 photos

See the other 10 photos

The MS Santa Cruz II is an expedition vessel operated by HX-Expeditions, specially designed for cruises to the Galápagos Islands.

Technical Specifications

Renovated in 2021, The MS Santa Cruz II measures 235.6 feet in length and 44.0 feet in width; it can accommodate up to 90 guests in 50 cabins and suites, offering an intimate, comfortable atmosphere.


Advanced search


7cruisesfound

Your search criteria:

MS Santa Cruz II

Itinerary : North Seymour, Las Bachas, Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Egas, Rabida, Bartolomé Island, Prince Philip’s Steps, Bahia Darwin, Itabaca Channel, North Seymour

HX-Expeditions
MS Santa Cruz II
On-board meals included
MS Santa Cruz II

18 other departures

MS Santa Cruz II

5 d

Ocean view Stateroom

North Seymour

07/26/2027

from

$ 3,776

On-board meals included

Other departures:

15-29 Jun 2026

13-27 Jul 2026

10-24 Aug 2026

Other departures

View offers

Itinerary : North Seymour, Dragon Hill, Ponta Vicente Roca, Punta Espinoza, Puerto Ayora, Floreana Island - Galapagos, Punta Cormorant, North Seymour

HX-Expeditions
MS Santa Cruz II
On-board meals included
MS Santa Cruz II

3 other departures

MS Santa Cruz II

5 d

Ocean view Stateroom

North Seymour

07/22/2027

from

$ 3,776

On-board meals included

Other departures:

24 Jun 2027

08 Jul 2027

23 Dec 2027

View offers

Itinerary : North Seymour, Dragon Hill, Ponta Vicente Roca, Fernandina, Puerto Ayora, Ponta Vicente Roca, Puerto Ayora, Post Office Bay, Champion Islet, Fernandina, Post Office Bay, Champion Islet, Punta Cormorant, Puerto Ayora, North Seymour, Post Office Bay, Champion Islet, Punta Cormorant, North Seymour

HX-Expeditions
MS Santa Cruz II
On-board meals included
MS Santa Cruz II

14 other departures

MS Santa Cruz II

5 d

Ocean view Stateroom

North Seymour

09/03/2026

from

$ 4,362

On-board meals included

Other departures:

11-25 Jun 2026

09-23 Jul 2026

06-20 Aug 2026

Other departures

View offers

Itinerary : North Seymour, islote mosquera, Puerto Baquerizo, Punta Pitt, Santa Fé Island, South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island - Galapagos, Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay, Eden Islet, North Seymour

HX-Expeditions
MS Santa Cruz II
On-board meals included
MS Santa Cruz II

13 other departures

MS Santa Cruz II

7 d

Ocean view Stateroom

North Seymour

07/03/2026

from

$ 5,293

On-board meals included

Other departures:

19 Jun 2026

17-31 Jul 2026

14-28 Aug 2026

Other departures

View offers

Itinerary : North Seymour, islote mosquera, Punta Pitt, Puerto Baquerizo, Santa Fé Island, South Plaza, Puerto Ayora, Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay, Eden Islet, North Seymour

HX-Expeditions
MS Santa Cruz II
On-board meals included
MS Santa Cruz II

56 other departures

MS Santa Cruz II

7 d

Ocean view Stateroom

North Seymour

01/15/2027

from

$ 5,924

On-board meals included

Other departures:

01-29 Jan 2027

12-26 Feb 2027

12-26 Mar 2027

Other departures

View offers

Ship staterooms

Ocean view Stateroom

Ocean view Stateroom

Surface area: from 151 to 161 sq. ft. Deck location: 1 Cabin equipment: - One double bed or 2 twin beds - Bathroom with shower - Large window

Ocean view Stateroom

Suite

Suite

Surface area: 323 sq. ft. Deck location : 3 Suite equipment: - One double bed or 2 twin beds - Lounge area with sofa bed, 2 armchairs and table - writing desk - Bathrobes and slippers available on request - 2 large windows - Bathroom with shower

Suite

Learn more about MS Santa Cruz II

Amenities and Life On Board

On board, guests enjoy a range of facilities, including a dedicated science center for lectures—providing deeper insights into Galápagos wildlife, flora, and geology—a library, observation decks, a restaurant, the Beagle Restaurant, which serves flavorful Ecuadorian and international dishes prepared with local ingredients, a lounge bar, two hot tubs, a fitness room, and a sun deck.

Environmental Protection

HX-Expeditions places a premium on environmental protection. The MS Santa Cruz II is equipped with modern technologies to reduce its environmental footprint, including a certified wastewater management system and engines optimized to limit CO₂ emissions. In addition, no single-use plastic is used on board, in line with the company’s strict Galápagos conservation policy.