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Classic Ecuador & Galapagos

Highlights
Magical Galapagos Islands.Visit the beautiful city of Cuenca.  Read more...

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Classic Peru & Galapagos

Highlights
Visit the former capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. Travel the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu. Read more...

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Family Ecuador & Galapagos

Taking children to the Galapagos Islands is an immensely rewarding experience and offers the best of a classroom zoo, science centre, aviary, marine park and a cruise holiday all rolled into one. Read more...


Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

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Santa Cruz

Ecuador & Galapagos Islands


The Santa Cruz was built exclusively for Galapagos cruising amd with 46 cabins, including two suites, and a choice of single, double and triple cabins on offer, the Santa Cruz is an ideal choice for families. Explore the crystal clear waters on guided snorkel and scuba tours or from the glass bottomed boat, perfect for those unable to take the plunge. During starlit evenings, the ship's sun deck, complete with bar, Jacuzzi and observation platform provides a relaxed setting in which to mull over the sights and sounds of the day. Seven and four night cruises departing on Friday or Monday.

Accomodation
The Santa Cruz has 46 high-standard cabins. On the Boat Deck, there are two Master Suites with private balcony and two Junior Suites. On the Upper and Main Decks are the Superior and Standard cabins. All are comfortably equipped for expedition cruising, air-conditioned, stylishly furnished and most with sea views. Family passengers have ample choice among single, triple and quad accommodations.

Facilities
Elegant dining room and bar - Sun deck with bar - Jacuzzi - Observation platform for whale watching - Natural history library and reading room - Multimedia natural history lectures - Gift shop - E-mail, telephone and fax facilities - Resident physician - Aromatherapy centre - Stargazing programme - Glass bottom boat - Complimentary snorkelling equipment - One naturalist guide to 15 people - Three, four and seven night cruises departing on Friday or Monday.

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Best time to be there

June to September is the best time to enjoy the Andes whilst the Galapagos are best from April to August - not too warm and plenty of animals in their breeding seasons.

Fly to

Quito - LAN Airlines, daily via Madrid

flying time

13 hours

time difference

GMT -5 hours

Visas

Not required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an infected area


Special offers

Santa Cruz & La Pinta, Galapagos

Special Savings on Select Departures
Recieve a 20% discount on any cruise departure in September and the first two weeks of December 2010. Receive 5% off any cruise departure in July, August, October and the third week of December 2010. Subject to availability.

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Santa Cruz & La Pinta, Galapagos

Summer Special for Families
Save 50% for children under 18 years old when staying in the same cabin as the parents on any cruise departing July to September 2010. Savings apply to one child per fully paid adult. Subject to availability.

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