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8-night Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin's Footsteps

OFFER ID 1552375

Cruise Line
Hurtigruten/HX
Ship
MS Santa Cruz II
Destination
Roundtrip Quito
Departure Date
Sep 16, 2025
Length
8
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
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Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  MS Santa Cruz II
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ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
09/16/2025
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Depart
09/16/2025
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Quito
Arrive
09/17/2025
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Depart
09/17/2025
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Mitad del Mundo
Arrive
09/17/2025
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Depart
09/17/2025
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Quito
Arrive
09/18/2025
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Depart
09/18/2025
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Air Travel
Arrive
09/18/2025
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Depart
09/18/2025
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Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Arrive
09/18/2025
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Depart
09/18/2025
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Isla Baltra
Arrive
09/18/2025
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Depart
09/18/2025
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Isla Mosquera
Arrive
09/18/2025
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Depart
09/18/2025
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Isla San Cristobal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)
Arrive
09/19/2025
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Depart
09/19/2025
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Galapaguero Cerro Colorado
Arrive
09/19/2025
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Depart
09/19/2025
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Punta Pitt
Arrive
09/19/2025
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Depart
09/19/2025
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Isla Santa Fe
Arrive
09/20/2025
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Depart
09/20/2025
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South Plaza
Arrive
09/20/2025
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Depart
09/20/2025
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Puerto Ayora
Arrive
09/21/2025
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Depart
09/21/2025
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Punta Suarez
Arrive
09/22/2025
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Depart
09/22/2025
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Gardner Bay
Arrive
09/22/2025
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Depart
09/22/2025
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Osborn Islet
Arrive
09/22/2025
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Depart
09/22/2025
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Eden Islet
Arrive
09/23/2025
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Depart
09/23/2025
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North Seymour
Arrive
09/23/2025
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Depart
09/23/2025
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Isla Baltra
Arrive
09/24/2025
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Depart
09/24/2025
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Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Arrive
09/24/2025
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Depart
09/24/2025
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Air Travel
Arrive
09/24/2025
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Depart
09/24/2025
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Quito
Arrive
09/24/2025
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Depart
09/24/2025
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Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
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Departure Date
Sep 16, 2025
Number of Nights
8
Cruise Inclusions

Flights

  • Roundtrip flights in economy class (from Quito to Baltra, and Baltra to Guayaquil. Or, you can continue from Guayaquil to Quito. Flight to Quito must be requested at the time of booking. Please contact us to continue on to Quito at the end of your tour.)

Hotel

  • Two nights at a hotel in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and dinner on Day 2

Transfers

  • Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Quito before the expedition cruise
  • Transfers between the airport and the ship in Baltra

Excursion

  • Full-day excursion: Historic Quito and Middle of the World, including lunch, before the expedition cruise

Extras

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit control card for the Galápagos Islands
  • Access to the airport lounge at the Guayaquil (or Quito) airport upon return from the Galápagos Islands for guests flying internationally on the day of disembarkation

Expedition Cruise

  • Stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages*
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
  • Range of included activities
  • Complimentary wetsuit rental
  • Welcome and farewell cocktails

Onboard activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Use of our Science Center, which features a small library and microscope
  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
  • Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
  • Use of the ship’s hot tubs and gym
  • Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.

Landing activities

  • Escorted landings with small panga boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
  • Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.
Remarks

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Itinerary and port order subject to change.

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance 
  • Luggage handling

Extras 

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit Control Card for Galápagos Islands 
  • Access to airport lounge at Guayaquil or Quito airport upon return from Galápagos Islands 
Notes
  • All planned activities are subject to weather and conditions 
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change 
  • Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities expected onboard 
  • Washers and dryers available onboard for guest use 
  • Please read our health & safety guidelines

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1552375

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Information and pricing is subject to change without notice. While we do our very best to ensure that information and pricing appearing in this website is complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for incomplete and inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. In the event of a pricing error, misrepresentation or omission, we reserve the right to adjust the pricing or make any other corrections.

Company Info

Above & Beyond Travel
3466 Hazelton Ave
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
United States

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