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6-night Galápagos Islands - Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise
OFFER ID 1552349
Cruise Line
Hurtigruten/HX
Ship
Destination
Roundtrip Quito
Departure Date
Aug 23, 2025
Length
6
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.
Exclusive Amenities
- $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit
Ship Info | MS Santa Cruz II
ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS
Oceanview
Voyager Single Cabin [ VH ]
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[ FH ]
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Explorer Cabin [ EH ]
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Explorer Cabin [ EE ]
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Explorer Cabin [ EP ]
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Suite
[ DS ]
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The fare includes taxes, fees, port expenses, and charges imposed by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities.
Departure Date
Aug 23, 2025
Number of Nights
6
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 Quito (or Guayaquil) 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.
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Your flight from Baltra will go to Quito. If you wish to end your expedition in Guayaquil, please advise your booking agent.
- Quito’s altitude is approximately 9,350 feet above sea level. You may experience mild altitude sickness during your stay.
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities are expected
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
- 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
1552349
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Company Info
Swainu2019s Travel Best of Nantucket
35 Old South Rd.
Nantucket, MA 02554
United States