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6 NIGHTS | HX EXPEDITIONS | MS SANTA CRUZ II

6-Night Nature And Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) Cruise

Aboard MS Santa Cruz II (HX Expeditions) | Departing Quito to Guayaquil | 5 Available Departures from $6,150

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6 NightsDuration
HX ExpeditionsCruise LineMS Santa Cruz IICruise ShipQuitoEmbarkation PortGalapagosRegion$6,150Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEQuito, North Seymour, Las Bachas, Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Egas, Rabida, Bartolome Island, Prince Philip's Steps
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Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (5)

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Oct 31, 2026
Voyage #_@SCGALNAIR-261102
Nov 06, 2026Call for Exclusive Rate$6,416Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
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Nov 14, 2026
Voyage #_@SCGALNAIR-261116
Nov 20, 2026Call for Exclusive Rate$7,036Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
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Nov 28, 2026
Voyage #_@SCGALNAIR-261130
Dec 04, 2026Call for Exclusive Rate$6,416Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
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Dec 12, 2026
Voyage #_@SCGALNAIR-261214
Dec 18, 2026Call for Exclusive Rate$6,150Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
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Dec 26, 2026
Voyage #_@SCGALNAIR-261228
Jan 01, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$6,929Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Quito Airport (UIO)

Transfer from airport to hotel in Quito(pre-cruise)

Day 2

Quito (ECUIO)

At Hotel

Day 2

Quito (ECUIO)

At Hotel

Day 3

Quito (ECUIO)

Transfer from hotel to airport in Quito(pre-cruise)

Day 3

Quito Airport (UIO)

Flight from Quito to Baltra

Day 3

Seymour (ECSYM)

Get ready to explore the spectacular Galápagos IslandsAs your South America land adventure draws to a close, it is time to embark on the next stage of your journey. After breakfast, a short flight will take you to Baltra Island, a part of the spectacular Galápagos Archipelago. A transfer will take y

Day 3

Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island (ECLA1)

Get ready to explore the spectacular Galápagos IslandsAs your South America land adventure draws to a close, it is time to embark on the next stage of your journey. After breakfast, a short flight will take you to Baltra Island, a part of the spectacular Galápagos Archipelago. A transfer will take y

Day 4

Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island (ECLA1)

See iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapesToday, you’ll explore Santiago Island’s pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes. Take in the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on the northwest coast, home to a large number of marine birds and sea lions. Immerse yourself in the scenery through a r

Day 4

Buccaneer Cove (ECBC1)

See iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapesToday, you’ll explore Santiago Island’s pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes. Take in the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on the northwest coast, home to a large number of marine birds and sea lions. Immerse yourself in the scenery through a r

Day 4

Puerto Egas (ECPEG)

See iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapesToday, you’ll explore Santiago Island’s pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes. Take in the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove on the northwest coast, home to a large number of marine birds and sea lions. Immerse yourself in the scenery through a r

Day 5

Puerto Egas (ECPEG)

Soak up the sights and sounds of the GalápagosYour day starts on tiny Rábida Island, located off the southern shore of Santiago Island. Take a thrilling panga ride along the coast to explore the island’s mesmerizing, red-colored beach. Soak up the sights and sounds of a sea lion colony and keep an e

Day 5

Rabida Island (ECRAB)

Soak up the sights and sounds of the GalápagosYour day starts on tiny Rábida Island, located off the southern shore of Santiago Island. Take a thrilling panga ride along the coast to explore the island’s mesmerizing, red-colored beach. Soak up the sights and sounds of a sea lion colony and keep an e

Day 5

Bartolome Island (ECBLI)

Soak up the sights and sounds of the GalápagosYour day starts on tiny Rábida Island, located off the southern shore of Santiago Island. Take a thrilling panga ride along the coast to explore the island’s mesmerizing, red-colored beach. Soak up the sights and sounds of a sea lion colony and keep an e

Day 6

Bartolome Island (ECBLI)

Discover a birdlife haven and take a refreshing dipToday, you explore Genovesa Island. The morning starts with a steep but short climb (only 90 feet) up Prince Philip’s Steps – otherwise known as El Barranco – to reach a flat and rocky plateau. Once there, you can walk along comfortably and look out

Day 6

Prince Philip Steps, Genovesa Island (ECPP1)

Discover a birdlife haven and take a refreshing dipToday, you explore Genovesa Island. The morning starts with a steep but short climb (only 90 feet) up Prince Philip’s Steps – otherwise known as El Barranco – to reach a flat and rocky plateau. Once there, you can walk along comfortably and look out

Day 7

Darwin Bay, Genovesa Island (ECDA1)

See giant tortoises in the wildWe’ll start our last morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. After a dry landing at a passenger wharf and a bus ride to the island’s higher region, you’ll see a final highlight of your expedition cruise: giant tortoises in the wild.The windward slopes of the i

Day 7

Itabaca Channel (ECIC1)

See giant tortoises in the wildWe’ll start our last morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. After a dry landing at a passenger wharf and a bus ride to the island’s higher region, you’ll see a final highlight of your expedition cruise: giant tortoises in the wild.The windward slopes of the i

Day 7

Seymour (ECSYM)

See giant tortoises in the wildWe’ll start our last morning on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. After a dry landing at a passenger wharf and a bus ride to the island’s higher region, you’ll see a final highlight of your expedition cruise: giant tortoises in the wild.The windward slopes of the i

Day 7

Baltra Airport (Galapagos) (GPS)

Flight from Baltra to Quito

Day 7

Baltra Airport (Galapagos) (GPS)

Flight from Baltra to Guayaquil

COMPLIMENTARY EXTRAS

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Frequently Asked Questions About 6-Night Nature And Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) (MS Santa Cruz II)

What is included in the 6-Night Nature And Wildlife Expedition Cruise (Northern Route) cruise aboard MS Santa Cruz II?

This 6-night HX Expeditions voyage aboard MS Santa Cruz II embarks in Quito and concludes in Guayaquil, visiting Quito, North Seymour, Las Bachas, Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Egas, Rabida, Bartolome Island, Prince Philip's Steps. Fares start at $6,150 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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