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Galápagos Islands – In Darwin’s Footsteps (Eastern Route)

  • 30th December 2026
  • 8 Nights
  • Quito
  • MS Santa Cruz II
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$12,202*/per person

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$15,637*/per person

* based on twinshare stateroom

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Your itinerary

  • Quito
  • Quito
  • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
  • San Cristobal, Ecuador
  • Santa Fe Island
  • Santa Cruz Island
  • North Seymour
  • Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Day 1

30th Dec '26

Quito
Quito, Ecuador’s capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, 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 ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church. More
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Day 2

31st Dec '26

Quito
Quito, Ecuador’s capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, 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 ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church. More
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Day 3

1st Jan '27

Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galápagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small flat island located near the center of the Galápagos. It was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees. More
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Day 4

2nd Jan '27

San Cristobal, Ecuador
San Cristóbal Island and named previously by the English as Chatham Island, is the easternmost island in the Galápagos archipelago, as well as one of the oldest geologically. It is administratively part of San Cristóbal Canton, Ecuador. More
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Day 5

3rd Jan '27

Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island, also called Barrington Island after admiral Samuel Barrington, is a small island of 24 square kilometres which lies in the centre of the Galápagos 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. More
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Day 6

4th Jan '27

Santa Cruz Island
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 northwestern 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. More
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Day 7

5th Jan '27

At Sea
The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It’s considered one of the world’s 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, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos’ species later inspired his theory of evolution. More
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Day 8

6th Jan '27

North Seymour
North Seymour is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos 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. More
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Day 9

7th Jan '27

Baltra, Galapagos, Ecuador
Baltra Island, or Isla Baltra, is a small island of the Galápagos Islands. Also known as South Seymour, Baltra is a small flat island located near the center of the Galápagos. It was created by geological uplift. The island is very arid and vegetation consists of salt bushes, prickly pear cactus and palo santo trees. More
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Your ship - The MS Santa Cruz II

MS Santa Cruz II
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Description Food and Drink Relaxation Fitness Recreational Other
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 c...se 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. More Less
  • All-inclusive drinks​
    all-inclusive drinks​
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  • Beagle restaurant – incredible dining experience
    beagle restaurant – incredible dining experience
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  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
    breakfast, lunch and dinner
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  • Panorama bar & lounge
    panorama bar & lounge
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  • Hot tub
    hot tub
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  • Fitness room
    fitness room
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  • Expedition lounge & bar with science corner and library
    expedition lounge & bar with science corner and library
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  • Full access to our science centre
    full access to our science centre
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  • Professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer​
    professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer​
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  • Sky deck
    sky deck
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Staterooms

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Our three Darwin suites on the Panorama deck, featuring double picture windows, will provide superb ... comfort and deluxe amenities for more discerning guests. Available in twin or double bed and if more space is desired, they can be interconnected with an Explorer cabin.

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With comfortable spaces and large picture windows to illuminate the interior spaces and allow guest ... s to take in the views, these cabins offer single bed, and plenty of space for solo travelers. There are 2 Voyager cabins located on the Horizon deck.

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