MS Santa Cruz II, Galápagos Islands

Condé Nast TravelerSep 16

From luxury ships to affordable sailings, family-friendly and solo-traveler-favorites, there’s a cruise in the Galapagos for every type of traveler.

Operated by HX Expeditions for its Citizen Science Program.

16 things in this story

OriginPlaceAboard Silversea’s new purpose-built Galápagos vessel, passengers can expect encounters with giant tortoises,…
Reina Silvia VoyagerPlaceG Adventures' newest catamaran, custom-built for sailing the Galapagos.
Celebrity FloraPlaceOne of the largest ships sailing the Galapagos Islands.
Celebrity XplorationPlaceSails to the Galapagos, smaller than Celebrity Flora.
Treasure of the GalapagosPlaceChartered luxury catamaran accommodating a maximum of 16 guests.
The GrillRestaurantServes premium cuts of meat cooked tableside atop fiery lava stones.
Silver OriginPlaceA 100-passenger ship operated by the luxury cruise line Silversea.
La PintaPlaceComfortable, unpretentious, and recently refurbished 48-passenger yacht.
Charles Darwin Research StationMuseumA visit is included in the La Pinta itinerary.
Dragon HillSightHike on Isla Santa Cruz to look for iguanas and flamingos.
MS Santa Cruz IIPlaceOperated by HX Expeditions for its Citizen Science Program.
National Geographic GeminiPlaceShip for kids' science and exploration program with Lindblad Expeditions.
TheoryPlace
EvolvePlace
New FlamingoPlace
MerakPlace

MS Santa Cruz II