Santa Cruz II

History
Name: Santa Cruz II
Owner: Metropolitan Touring company
In service: Yes
Identification:
Refurbishment: 2015
Construction: 2002
General characteristics
Type: Cruise ship
Decks: 5
Capacity: 90
Itineraries: From 5 to 10 days

Santa Cruz II is a cruise ship for travellers to the Galapagos Islands.[1][2] It is a current replacement to the M/V Santa Cruz ship operated by the Metropolitan Touring company which has been organizing tours in the country for over six decades.

History

Metropolitan Touring began operations in the 1960s.[3] Since then it has been guiding the expeditions through the Galapagos Archipelago in its M/V Santa Cruz and recently has launched its new ship Santa Cruz II.[4] On 10 October 2015 the Santa Cruz II started its journey on the Ecuadorian Water.[5] Its interior is designed by Richard Nilsson, while its Ecuadorian and International cuisine is under the direction of chef Byron Rivera.[6]

Features

Santa Cruz II has five decks of which three host 90 guests throughout 50 cabins.[7] There are variety of options for choosing cabins like single, double and family cabins.[8] The Darwinian suites here are a bit costly owing to its luxurious accommodation with panorama deck.[9] Santa Cruz II has indoor and outdoor dining, lounge bar and library with 24-hour free coffee, tea and water.[10] Each expedition is accompanied by one touring guide per 12 guests approx. and an expedition leader.[6] They provide expedition equipment during the voyage.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Oseid, John. "Santa Cruz II: The New Star Of The Galápagos Waters". Forbes. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Stone, Deborah (25 June 2015). "Metropolitan Touring to launch new ship Santa Cruz II for Galapagos Islands expeditions". Daily Express. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise information, brochure and cuisine". Official website. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "25 reasons to set sail". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "Santa Cruz II". Harvard University Alumni Association. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Galapagos galore: Cruising the magical archipelago". Travel Trade Gazette. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  7. ↑ "Tauck Enhances its Tauck Bridges Family Travel Portfolio". TravelPulse. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  8. ↑ "South America extra: Galapágos cruise". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  9. 1 2 "Wildlife watching in the Galapagos Islands is an amazing experience". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  10. ↑ "Best Cruise Experience of 2015". Cruise Critic. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
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