9-Night Trip on MS Santa Cruz II
Nine of the Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)
Cruise, Ocean cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, Cruisetour
Nine of the Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)
Galápagos Islands Cruise | Nine of the Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)
Galápagos Islands Cruise | Nine of the Best Isles (Western and Northern Route)
Interests
- Expedition Cruises
9 Nights
Starting At
$9,149.00
USD
February 04, 2025 through N/A
Book by:
January 31, 2025 7:00 PM
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$9,149.00
Cat: EH $1,016.56 per night |
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ID: 8097819
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day
2
Quito
Day
3
Galápagos
Day
5
Santa Cruz Island
Day
6
Floreana Island
Day
9
Rábida and Bartolomé Islands
Day
10
Genovesa Island
Day
11
Santa Cruz and Baltra Island to Quito
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Dates & prices
| Additional Offers |
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ID: 8097819
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N/A
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$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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ID: 8097819
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ID: 8097811
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$9,149.00
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Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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ID: 8097811
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ID: 8097812
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$9,149.00
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Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$11,835.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,315.00 per night
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ID: 8097812
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ID: 8097813
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N/A
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$9,757.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,084.11 per night
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N/A
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$12,667.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,407.44 per night
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ID: 8097813
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ID: 8097814
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N/A
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$10,974.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,219.33 per night
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N/A
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$14,331.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,592.33 per night
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ID: 8097814
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ID: 8097815
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N/A
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$10,974.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,219.33 per night
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N/A
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$14,331.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,592.33 per night
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ID: 8097815
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ID: 8097816
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N/A
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$12,081.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,342.33 per night
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ID: 8097816
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ID: 8097817
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N/A
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$9,149.00
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Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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ID: 8097817
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ID: 8097818
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$11,612.00
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Cat: EE
$1,290.22 per night
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ID: 8097818
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ID: 8097820
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$9,149.00
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$1,016.56 per night
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ID: 8097820
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$9,149.00
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$1,016.56 per night
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ID: 8097821
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ID: 8295424
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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ID: 8295424
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ID: 8295425
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N/A
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$9,023.00
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Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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ID: 8295425
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ID: 8295426
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295426
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ID: 8295427
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295427
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ID: 8295428
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295428
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ID: 8295429
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295429
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ID: 8295430
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295430
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ID: 8295431
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295431
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ID: 8295432
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N/A
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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N/A
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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ID: 8295432
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ID: 8295433
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295433
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ID: 8295434
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295434
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ID: 8295435
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295435
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ID: 8295436
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295436
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ID: 8295437
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295437
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ID: 8295438
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295438
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ID: 8295439
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N/A
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8295439
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ID: 8295440
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N/A
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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N/A
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ID: 8295440
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ID: 8295441
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N/A
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$9,668.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,074.22 per night
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ID: 8295441
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ID: 8295442
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N/A
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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ID: 8295442
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ID: 8295443
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N/A
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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ID: 8295443
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ID: 8318527
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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ID: 8318527
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ID: 8318528
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N/A
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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ID: 8318528
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ID: 8361280
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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ID: 8361280
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ID: 8361281
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$8,839.00
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Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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N/A
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ID: 8361281
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| Additional Offers |
ID: 8097819
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ID: 8097811
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ID: 8097812
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ID: 8097813
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ID: 8097814
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ID: 8097815
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ID: 8097816
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ID: 8097817
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ID: 8097818
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ID: 8097820
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ID: 8097821
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ID: 8295424
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ID: 8295425
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ID: 8295426
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ID: 8295427
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ID: 8295428
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ID: 8295429
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ID: 8295430
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ID: 8295431
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ID: 8295432
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ID: 8295433
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ID: 8295434
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ID: 8295435
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ID: 8295436
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ID: 8295437
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ID: 8295438
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ID: 8295439
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ID: 8295440
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ID: 8295441
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ID: 8295442
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ID: 8295443
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ID: 8318527
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ID: 8318528
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ID: 8361280
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ID: 8361281
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| Outside |
$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$9,757.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,084.11 per night
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$10,974.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,219.33 per night
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$10,974.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,219.33 per night
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$12,081.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,342.33 per night
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$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$11,612.00
USD
Cat: EE
$1,290.22 per night
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$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$9,149.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,016.56 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$9,023.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,002.56 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$9,668.00
USD
Cat: EH
$1,074.22 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
USD
Cat: EH
$982.11 per night
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$8,839.00
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$982.11 per night
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$11,835.00
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Cat: DS
$1,315.00 per night
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$12,667.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,407.44 per night
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$14,331.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,592.33 per night
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$14,331.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,592.33 per night
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$12,245.00
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Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$12,245.00
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Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$12,245.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,360.56 per night
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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$11,979.00
USD
Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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$11,979.00
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Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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$11,979.00
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Cat: DS
$1,331.00 per night
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$11,979.00
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$1,331.00 per night
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$11,979.00
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$1,331.00 per night
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ID: 8097814
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ID: 8097815
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ID: 8097816
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ID: 8097817
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ID: 8097818
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ID: 8097820
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ID: 8097821
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ID: 8295424
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ID: 8295425
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ID: 8295426
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ID: 8295427
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ID: 8295428
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ID: 8295429
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ID: 8295430
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ID: 8295431
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ID: 8295432
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ID: 8295433
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ID: 8295434
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ID: 8295435
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ID: 8295436
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ID: 8295437
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ID: 8295438
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ID: 8295439
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ID: 8295440
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ID: 8295441
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ID: 8318527
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About MS Santa Cruz II
Ship Overview
MS Santa Cruz II
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in stylish surroundings on board MS Santa Cruz II as you explore the Galápagos Islands. With a maximum guest capacity of 90, the ship’s small size is perfect for navigating the islands, while at the same time being engineered for stability, maximizing comfort. Enjoy delicious food in the Beagle restaurant, learn about the unique ecology of the archipelago in the Science Corner and socialize with your fellow explorers out on deck. After a day of exploring in Darwin’s footsteps, you can relax in the on-deck hot tubs.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Ecuador
Year Built
2002
Year Refurbished
2021
Ship Length
236 ft
Ship Beam
44 ft
Cruising Speed
10.5 knots
Gross Tonnage
2664
Total Capacity
90
Laundromats
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
| EP | Explorer Cabin, Panorama Deck | $13,220.00 USD |
| FH | Explorer Family Cabin, Horizon Deck | $13,220.00 USD |
| EE | Explorer Cabin, Expedition Deck | $12,709.00 USD |
| EH | Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck | $12,198.00 USD |
| FH | Explorer Family Cabin, Horizon Deck | $10,171.00 USD |
| EP | Explorer Cabin, Panorama Deck | $10,171.00 USD |
| EE | Explorer Cabin, Expedition Deck | $9,660.00 USD |
| EH | Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck | $9,149.00 USD |
Deck plans are not yet available
Adventure is All-Inclusive
ADVENTURE IS ALL-INCLUSIVE
An HX trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Center, meals, gratuities, drinks, and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
The all-inclusive you might expect:
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day
- All-inclusive drinks
- Coffee, tea, and soft drinks, all day
- Sauna, hot tubs, and fitness room
The all-inclusive that sets us apart:
- Daily expeditions and activities
- Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi at no extra cost
- State-of-the-art onboard Science Center
- Citizen Science projects
- Handpicked Expedition Team of experts
- Escorted landings and excursions with the Expedition Team
- Loan of equipment for activities
- Expedition gear and water bottle to take home
- Professional photos of the trip
- Gratuities included
- And more!
Taking Sustainability Seriously
Taking Sustainability Seriously
Exploring our blue planet for more than a century has taught us the importance of sustainability efforts.
- Meaningful Change
- As a result, we are now supporting 41 environmental, cultural, and social projects in 11 different countries. These range from helping endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest and protecting Galápagos seabirds, to securing safe spaces for vulnerable Greenlandic children and enabling community storytelling for the Itquamavit elders in Canada’s frozen north. We hope that the ripples we create today will one day turn into the waves of the future.
- Saying Goodbye to Unnecessary Single-use Plastic
- We announced our war on plastics in 2018 when we were the first expedition company to ban non-essential single-use plastic throughout our entire operation. That means items like plastic cups, plastic straws or plastic cutlery are banned from our ships. You also won’t see our shops selling microplastic-made fleeces but stocking natural wool clothing instead.
- Absent too are plastic water bottles. We provide all our guests on an expedition cruise with a complimentary high-quality reusable bottle for use at water refill stations dotted around the ship. This simple act saves at least 1,000 plastic bottles a day on some of our larger ships.
- Inspiring Environmental Ambassadors
- Witnessing the beauty of our planet is sure to leave a lasting impression on you, and you’ll talk enthusiastically about these stunning destinations with friends and family for decades to come. To make sure you can speak informatively when you return home, every one of our expedition cruises has a focus on the environment.
- The Expedition Team give lectures that raise awareness of climate change, ocean plastic, and the measures we can all take to help ease these issues. It is our hope that engaging with nature on our expedition cruises will inspire you to do all you can to cherish and protect the precious world we all share.
- Connecting with Communities
- We are dedicated to supporting the local communities we visit, and to creating beneficial ripple effects that continue long after we’ve left. By trading locally and sourcing services such as food produce and excursions from local suppliers, we contribute to the livelihood and welfare of people.
- We strive not only to connect with these communities, but to share genuine friendship with them while always respecting their values and customs. As guests in their home, our emphasis is on appreciating their unique culture and ensuring our interactions are positive and upbuilding for all. You can therefore enjoy authentic experiences knowing your visit is doing good, both for you and for them.
- A Footprint We’re Proud Of
- You’ll likely encounter a range of wildlife during your expedition, doing so from a safe distance. We’ll be sure to never get too close to them, out of respect for their welfare as much as yours. By not disturbing wildlife with our presence, you’ll be able to observe their natural behavior, in their natural habitat. We want to leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures!
- Working Together as One
- Sustainability efforts aren't something we can do alone. Everyone in our industry needs to work together for a more sustainable future. We are therefore founding members of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). These trade member organizations work to establish sustainable tourism in polar regions, fighting mass tourism by limiting ships and shore visits, and creating guidelines that protect fragile environments and rare wildlife.
- Serving Plant-Based Food
- Our menus offer an array of delicious plant-based dishes, designed to promote healthier living, and give you the chance to try tasty vegan and vegetarian cuisine. We’ve also put in place food management waste programs on all our ships, and in 2023 saw a 22% decrease in food waste per guest.
- Investing in Greener Tech
- Building our two new hybrid-powered expedition ships, MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, represents the biggest investment in our almost 130 years of history. They are packed with state-of-the-art technology, such as battery packs, heat recovery systems, and a cutting-edge hull design. These innovations combined reduce carbon emissions by more than 20%, compared to other cruise ships of the same size.
- We stopped using heavy fuel oil more than a decade ago and campaign for its worldwide ban.
- Doing Your Part
- There are a range of simple things you can get involved in during your cruise to do your bit. Help out on a beach clean-up where the refuse we collect is brought back onto the ship to be recycled. Citizen Science projects get you to observe our natural world closely and contribute to current research.
- Even hanging a tag on your cabin door to say your towels and bed sheets don’t need changing can help save energy and water. You also have the option to donate to the Hurtigruten Foundation which funds projects around the world.
- We are trying to build a more sustainable standard for expedition cruising. You can be sure we will continue with our commitment to sustainability; leading the way with greener tech, working towards protecting our planet, supporting local communities, and inspiring more to action.
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
MS Santa Cruz II
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in stylish surroundings on board MS Santa Cruz II as you explore the Galápagos Islands. With a maximum guest capacity of 90, the ship’s small size is perfect for navigating the islands, while at the same time being engineered for stability, maximizing comfort. Enjoy delicious food in the Beagle restaurant, learn about the unique ecology of the archipelago in the Science Corner and socialize with your fellow explorers out on deck. After a day of exploring in Darwin’s footsteps, you can relax in the on-deck hot tubs.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Ecuador
Year Built
2002
Year Refurbished
2021
Ship Length
236 ft
Ship Beam
44 ft
Cruising Speed
10.5 knots
Gross Tonnage
2664
Total Capacity
90
Laundromats
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Cabin Categories
| EP | Explorer Cabin, Panorama Deck | $13,220.00 USD |
| FH | Explorer Family Cabin, Horizon Deck | $13,220.00 USD |
| EE | Explorer Cabin, Expedition Deck | $12,709.00 USD |
| EH | Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck | $12,198.00 USD |
| FH | Explorer Family Cabin, Horizon Deck | $10,171.00 USD |
| EP | Explorer Cabin, Panorama Deck | $10,171.00 USD |
| EE | Explorer Cabin, Expedition Deck | $9,660.00 USD |
| EH | Explorer Cabin, Horizon Deck | $9,149.00 USD |
Deck plans are not yet available
Adventure is All-Inclusive
ADVENTURE IS ALL-INCLUSIVE
An HX trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Center, meals, gratuities, drinks, and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
The all-inclusive you might expect:
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, every day
- All-inclusive drinks
- Coffee, tea, and soft drinks, all day
- Sauna, hot tubs, and fitness room
The all-inclusive that sets us apart:
- Daily expeditions and activities
- Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi at no extra cost
- State-of-the-art onboard Science Center
- Citizen Science projects
- Handpicked Expedition Team of experts
- Escorted landings and excursions with the Expedition Team
- Loan of equipment for activities
- Expedition gear and water bottle to take home
- Professional photos of the trip
- Gratuities included
- And more!
Taking Sustainability Seriously
Taking Sustainability Seriously
Exploring our blue planet for more than a century has taught us the importance of sustainability efforts.
- Meaningful Change
- As a result, we are now supporting 41 environmental, cultural, and social projects in 11 different countries. These range from helping endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest and protecting Galápagos seabirds, to securing safe spaces for vulnerable Greenlandic children and enabling community storytelling for the Itquamavit elders in Canada’s frozen north. We hope that the ripples we create today will one day turn into the waves of the future.
- Saying Goodbye to Unnecessary Single-use Plastic
- We announced our war on plastics in 2018 when we were the first expedition company to ban non-essential single-use plastic throughout our entire operation. That means items like plastic cups, plastic straws or plastic cutlery are banned from our ships. You also won’t see our shops selling microplastic-made fleeces but stocking natural wool clothing instead.
- Absent too are plastic water bottles. We provide all our guests on an expedition cruise with a complimentary high-quality reusable bottle for use at water refill stations dotted around the ship. This simple act saves at least 1,000 plastic bottles a day on some of our larger ships.
- Inspiring Environmental Ambassadors
- Witnessing the beauty of our planet is sure to leave a lasting impression on you, and you’ll talk enthusiastically about these stunning destinations with friends and family for decades to come. To make sure you can speak informatively when you return home, every one of our expedition cruises has a focus on the environment.
- The Expedition Team give lectures that raise awareness of climate change, ocean plastic, and the measures we can all take to help ease these issues. It is our hope that engaging with nature on our expedition cruises will inspire you to do all you can to cherish and protect the precious world we all share.
- Connecting with Communities
- We are dedicated to supporting the local communities we visit, and to creating beneficial ripple effects that continue long after we’ve left. By trading locally and sourcing services such as food produce and excursions from local suppliers, we contribute to the livelihood and welfare of people.
- We strive not only to connect with these communities, but to share genuine friendship with them while always respecting their values and customs. As guests in their home, our emphasis is on appreciating their unique culture and ensuring our interactions are positive and upbuilding for all. You can therefore enjoy authentic experiences knowing your visit is doing good, both for you and for them.
- A Footprint We’re Proud Of
- You’ll likely encounter a range of wildlife during your expedition, doing so from a safe distance. We’ll be sure to never get too close to them, out of respect for their welfare as much as yours. By not disturbing wildlife with our presence, you’ll be able to observe their natural behavior, in their natural habitat. We want to leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures!
- Working Together as One
- Sustainability efforts aren't something we can do alone. Everyone in our industry needs to work together for a more sustainable future. We are therefore founding members of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). These trade member organizations work to establish sustainable tourism in polar regions, fighting mass tourism by limiting ships and shore visits, and creating guidelines that protect fragile environments and rare wildlife.
- Serving Plant-Based Food
- Our menus offer an array of delicious plant-based dishes, designed to promote healthier living, and give you the chance to try tasty vegan and vegetarian cuisine. We’ve also put in place food management waste programs on all our ships, and in 2023 saw a 22% decrease in food waste per guest.
- Investing in Greener Tech
- Building our two new hybrid-powered expedition ships, MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, represents the biggest investment in our almost 130 years of history. They are packed with state-of-the-art technology, such as battery packs, heat recovery systems, and a cutting-edge hull design. These innovations combined reduce carbon emissions by more than 20%, compared to other cruise ships of the same size.
- We stopped using heavy fuel oil more than a decade ago and campaign for its worldwide ban.
- Doing Your Part
- There are a range of simple things you can get involved in during your cruise to do your bit. Help out on a beach clean-up where the refuse we collect is brought back onto the ship to be recycled. Citizen Science projects get you to observe our natural world closely and contribute to current research.
- Even hanging a tag on your cabin door to say your towels and bed sheets don’t need changing can help save energy and water. You also have the option to donate to the Hurtigruten Foundation which funds projects around the world.
- We are trying to build a more sustainable standard for expedition cruising. You can be sure we will continue with our commitment to sustainability; leading the way with greener tech, working towards protecting our planet, supporting local communities, and inspiring more to action.
About HX
Since 1896, HX has been taking curious travelers on mindful expeditions to the world’s most awe-inspiring places. Today, we’re leaders in expedition cruising, taking our guests to the high Arctic, the Galápagos Islands, and the Antarctic peninsula, all from the comfort of our modern expedition ships.
An HX expedition cruise is the perfect choice for travelers who want to learn, explore, and dive deep into the science, history, and culture of the places we visit. Our guests actively explore remote destinations with a hand-picked Expedition Team of experts who guide activities on board and ashore.
When they return home, they have an intimate knowledge and understanding of the regional customs and cultures, the local way of life, unique wildlife, and so much more. Most importantly, they have stories to share of their adventures and have a sense of the planet’s fragility, beauty, and resilience.
About HX
Since 1896, HX has been taking curious travelers on mindful expeditions to the world’s most awe-inspiring places. Today, we’re leaders in expedition cruising, taking our guests to the high Arctic, the Galápagos Islands, and the Antarctic peninsula, all from the comfort of our modern expedition ships.
An HX expedition cruise is the perfect choice for travelers who want to learn, explore, and dive deep into the science, history, and culture of the places we visit. Our guests actively explore remote destinations with a hand-picked Expedition Team of experts who guide activities on board and ashore.
When they return home, they have an intimate knowledge and understanding of the regional customs and cultures, the local way of life, unique wildlife, and so much more. Most importantly, they have stories to share of their adventures and have a sense of the planet’s fragility, beauty, and resilience.
