The 90-passenger MS Santa Cruz II was built in 2002 and later refurbished in 2021.
Onboard Experience
Accommodation
MS Santa Cruz II features two cabin types; Explorer Cabins and Darwin Cabins. With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guests to take in the views, Explorer Cabins offer elegant areas to relax after a day of active exploring.
There are three Darwin Suites on MS Santa Cruz II, all of which are located on the Panorama Deck. The suites feature double-picture windows and offer superb comfort and deluxe amenities. Available with a twin or double bed, Darwin Suites can be interconnected with Explorer Cabins if more space is desired.
Dining
Mouthwatering meals and creative cocktails await you aboard MS Santa Cruz II. With creativity and dedication, cheerful staff draw inspiration from everything from the weather to the region’s flavours and local ingredients.
Beagle Restaurant on Deck 1 utilises locally-sourced organic food to prepare every dish. With a Le Cordon Bleu and a wide variety of culinary experiences that encompass all diets and preferences.
Entertainment
MS Santa Cruz II provides you with everything you could wish for in a home-away-from-home; places for stimulation, relaxation and meetings with your fellow guests. With Scandinavian-inspired decor and all modern conveniences, MS Santa Cruz II does it in comfort and style.
Facing the front of the ship, the Expedition Lounge on Deck 2 - complete with a refreshment station and library - is a fantastic place to admire the beauty of the Galápagos Islands from the inside. The Science Corner includes a glass cabinet, a microscope and a whale vertebrae clone, a perfect learning zone for science activities. The Sky Deck offers spaces where guests can relax and enjoy their Galápagos expeditions basking in the sun at the very top of the ship. The sun deck and fitness rooms are also located here.
Destinations
MS Santa Cruz II sails her guests to the Galápagos Islands.
