6-night Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – Iconic Wildlife and Sublime Scenery

OFFER ID 1552323

Cruise Line
Hurtigruten/HX
Destination
Roundtrip Quito
Departure Date
Jul 8, 2025
Length
6
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The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  MS Santa Cruz II


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
07/08/2025
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Depart
07/08/2025
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Quito
Arrive
07/09/2025
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Depart
07/09/2025
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Mitad del Mundo
Arrive
07/09/2025
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Depart
07/09/2025
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Quito
Arrive
07/10/2025
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Depart
07/10/2025
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Air Travel
Arrive
07/10/2025
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Depart
07/10/2025
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Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Arrive
07/10/2025
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Depart
07/10/2025
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Isla Baltra
Arrive
07/10/2025
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Depart
07/10/2025
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Cerro Dragon
Arrive
07/10/2025
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Depart
07/10/2025
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Isla Isabela (Vicente Roca Point)
Arrive
07/11/2025
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Depart
07/11/2025
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Punta Espinoza
Arrive
07/11/2025
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Depart
07/11/2025
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Puerto Ayora
Arrive
07/12/2025
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Depart
07/12/2025
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Baroness Outlook
Arrive
07/13/2025
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Depart
07/13/2025
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Post Office, Galapagos
Arrive
07/13/2025
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Depart
07/13/2025
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Isla Champión
Arrive
07/13/2025
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Depart
07/13/2025
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Cormorant Point
Arrive
07/13/2025
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Depart
07/13/2025
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Isla Baltra
Arrive
07/14/2025
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Depart
07/14/2025
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Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Arrive
07/14/2025
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Depart
07/14/2025
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Air Travel
Arrive
07/14/2025
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Depart
07/14/2025
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Quito
Arrive
07/14/2025
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Depart
07/14/2025
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Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Oceanview

Voyager Single Cabin [ VH ]

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Explorer Cabin [ EH ]

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Explorer Cabin [ EE ]

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Explorer Cabin [ EP ]

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Suite

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The fare includes taxes, fees, port expenses, and charges imposed by governmental or quasi-governmental authorities.

Departure Date
Jul 8, 2025
Number of Nights
6
Cruise Inclusions

Flights

  • Roundtrip flights in economy class (from Quito to Baltra, and Baltra to Guayaquil. Or, you can continue from Guayaquil to Quito. Flight to Quito must be requested at the time of booking. Please contact us to continue on to Quito at the end of your tour.)

Hotel

  • Two nights at a hotel in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and dinner on Day 2

Transfers

  • Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Quito before the expedition cruise
  • Transfers between the airport and the ship in Baltra

Excursion

  • Full-day excursion: Historic Quito and Middle of the World, including lunch, before the expedition cruise

Extras

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit Control Card for the Galápagos Islands
  • Access to the airport lounge at the Quito (or Guayaquil) airport upon return from the Galápagos Islands for guests flying internationally on the day of disembarkation

Expedition Cruise

  • Stay in a cabin of your choice
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages*
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board†
  • Complimentary reusable water bottle
  • English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore
  • Range of included activities
  • Complimentary wetsuit rental
  • Welcome and farewell cocktails

Onboard activities

  • In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
  • Use of our Science Center, which features a small library and microscope
  • The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects.
  • Our onboard professional photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos.
  • Use of the ship’s hot tubs and gym
  • Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.

Landing activities

  • Escorted landings with small panga boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
  • Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.

Notes

  • All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
  • Your flight from Baltra will go to Quito. If you wish to end your expedition in Guayaquil, please advise your booking agent.
  • Quito’s altitude is approximately 9,350 feet above sea level. You may experience mild altitude sickness during your stay.
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change
  • Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities are expected
Remarks

All rates are per person, based on double occupancy, valid for North American residents only and are subject to availability and change without notice and voyage only. The ship departure date determines the price of your voyage. Itinerary and port order subject to change.

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance 
  • Luggage handling

Extras 

  • Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee
  • Transit Control Card for Galápagos Islands 
  • Access to airport lounge at Guayaquil or Quito airport upon return from Galápagos Islands 
Notes
  • All planned activities are subject to weather and conditions 
  • Excursions and activities are subject to change 
  • Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements
  • No gratuities expected onboard 
  • Washers and dryers available onboard for guest use 
  • Please read our health & safety guidelines

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1552323

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Company Info

Merced Travel