The new boat will sleep 90 guests in 50 contemporary designed cabins across three decks. Guests can choose from luxuriously appointed single, double and triple cabins, or opt for one of the three even more exclusive Darwin Suites, an exceptional standard of accommodation on the Panorama Deck, where guests will receive elevated service and carefully refined extras such as a take-home Galapagos coffee table book, a tablet loan for each cabin, complimentary drinks and VIP lounge access at the Galapagos Islands airport.
While aboard the new Santa Cruz II, guests can relax in the beautifully designed communal areas and viewing platforms, including indoor and outdoor dining options, two lounge bars, a well-stocked library, two indulgent ocean view hot tubs and a state of the art gym.
Specifications
| Refurbishment: | 2015 |
| Construction: | 2002 |
| Gross Tonnage: | 2664 tonnes |
| Passenger Space Ratio: | 29.6 |
| Type of Vessel: | Expedition Vessel |
| Capacity: | 90 guests / 50 cabins |
| Length: | 71.8 metres/235 feet |
| Beam: | 13.4 metres/43 feet |
| Speed: | 10.5 knots |
| Electricity: | 440 V – 220 V – 110 V throughout ship |
| Engines: | 2 Cummins engines KTA 38 – MO of 850 HP each |
| Fire Detector: | Fire detectors throughout |
| Life Jackets: | In each cabin |
| Life Rafts: | 14 (27 passengers each) |
| Landing Boats: | 6 |
| Decks: | 5 |
| Crew: | 50 |
| Naturalist Guides: | 8 (Includes Expedition Leader) |
| Guest-Crew Ratio: | 3 to 2 |
| Medical Officer: | Permanently on board |
| Certifications: | ABSSOLASISM by resolution IMO A788 (19) |