2008 Rates per person/based on double cabin

• Main Deck Twin Standard:  $3303
• Upper Deck Twin Standard:  $3479
• Boat Deck Twin Standard:  $3804
• Boat Deck Twin Standard Plus:  $3976
• Boat Deck Single Standard:  $5734
• Boat Deck Superior:  $4147
• Boat Deck Jr Suite:  $4342
• Boat Deck Master Suite:  $4999
• Note:  A fuel surcharge of $168 per person will be applied to all travelers.

4 Day Itinerary -Friday to Monday.  Follows Friday to Sunday Itinerary above, plus:

• Monday:  Santa Cruz-Optional visit Charles Darwin Research Station.  Departure Baltra Airport

2008 Rates per person/based on double cabin- 4 day itinerary

• Main Deck Twin Standard:  $1415
• Upper Deck Twin Standard:  $1491
• Boat Deck Twin Standard:  $1630
• Boat Deck Twin Standard Plus:  $1704
• Boat Deck Single Standard:  $2457
• Boat Deck Superior:  $1777
• Boat Deck Jr Suite:  $1861
• Boat Deck Master Suite:  $2143
• Note:  A fuel surcharge of $72 per person will be applied to all travelers.

Other M/V Santa Cruz itinerary options: 

• 5 days from Monday to Friday
• 6 days "In Darwin's Footsteps" Friday to Wednesday, combines 4 day sailing with 2 nights at Finch Bay Eco Hotel
• 8 days from Monday to Monday
• Please see follow the above links for complete details!

Peak Season conditions

• March 17-23 and Dec 22, 2008-Jan 4, 2009
• A surcharge of $125 per adult and $100 per child will be added to the cruise rate
• No discounts apply

Children's Activities: Our “Young Pirates” program allows children, 7 to 12 years old, to fully absorb Galapagos --at their own pace.    Young guests will enjoy a different educational approach, with “children only” activities, special meals, interpretative recreational material and books. Our goal is that everyone can thoroughly enjoy this natural paradise, appreciate the efforts for its conservation and fully participate in all planned activities.

• Children under 12 sharing cabin with parents 25% discount (one child per adult paying full fare).
• Minimum age 6 years

Single Policy:  100% surcharge of selected cabin rate

Communication:  Internet access available on board

Payments on board:  Cash, travelers checks, VISA, Mastercard or American Express accepted. A tab is run during the trip, payment handled on the last day.

Galapagos National Park Tax: A park fee of $100 per person will be charged to all passengers. Children under 12 years by $50.

Migration Control Card: A $10 per person fee is charged to all passengers. This card is issued when you depart for Galapagos, and you will need to show it prior to your return flight to the mainland.

Airline tickets:  You will need to consider airline tickets from Quito (or Guayaquil) to Galapagos and return. These flights are automatically reserved with your tour reservation. Low season rates are valid between May 1 to June 14, and Sep 15 to Oct 31.

• Quito departures:  High Season $425; Low Season $370
• Guayaquil departures:  High Season $375; Low Season $330
• Children under 12 discount:  approximately 50%

Transfers to Galapagos flights:  Group airport transfers will be provided from & to the following hotels, with prior arrangements

• Quito: Hilton Colon, Swissotel, Marriott & Dann Carlton
• Guayaquil: Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn

ISO Certification:  The operation of the M/V Santa Cruz, through Metropolitan Touring’s Galapagos Division, is certified under the international ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) criteria, accrediting it as a quality, trustworthy and serious organization that is respectful of nature and develops its operations keeping in mind the fundamental principles of environmental protection and client satisfaction.

Smart Voyager Certified : The Santa Cruz has achieved the sustainable tourism certification of Smart Voyager.

For additional boat photos and details, visit M/V Santa Cruz