7 nights onboard Tauck Santa Cruz II

Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland

Mysteries of the "enchanted islands" that time forgot, a virtual wildlife wonderland... but how did the birds, reptiles and small mammals, found nowhere else on Earth, first make their way here... what is the real story behind the disappearance of the Galápagos Tortoise... how did naturalist Charles Darwin miss the pink iguana – discovered 150 years after his visit but millions of years old... Get ready to sleuth! This eight-day family adventure takes guests to the exotic Galápagos Islands, a region rich with a variety of local wildlife, flourishing flora and on-island excursions. Sailing through the four-island system by panga and by expedition ship, Santa Cruz II, as you and your family take in the beautiful views on both land and sea. Across this island society; explore the lagoons on Baltra Island that have a variety of birds within its ecosystem including pintail ducks, flamingos and stilts. Snorkel in Santiago Island in Buccaneer Cove where local sea lions may sneak up alongside you and surprise you. Hike up Bartolomé Island accompanied by incredible views at the summit. See the intricacies of the island firsthand! From the red sand of Jervis Island to the marine iguanas who forage for food in the sea, even the crabs are different here, with their bright red and yellow shells that provide quite a contrast to the black-lava rocks of these volcanic islands. Learn from Galápagos naturalists who travel with you... take walks on lave terrains... travel ashore via pangas... swim and snorkel... And much more!

Leaving from: Quito

Cruise ship: Tauck Santa Cruz II

Visiting: Quito • Quito • Quito • Puerto Egas •

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Tauck

Tauck is a super-premium river cruise line offering small, intimate sailings on the waterways of Europe.

The cruise line launched in 1992, offering luxurious and all-inclusive river cruises on the likes of the Danube, Rhine and Rhone.

With many awards under its belt, the cruise line owns it when it comes to European river cruising, heading away from crowded tourist hotspots and off the beaten track.

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Crew

2002

Launched

2021

Last refit

2664t

Tonnage

70m

Length

13.4m

Width

11kts

Speed

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Cruise Itinerary

Days 1 - 3

Quito, Ecuador

Day 4

Puerto Egas, Ecuador

Day 5

Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Day 6

Genovesa Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

Days 7 - 8

Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

Days 1 - 3

Quito, Ecuador

Day 4

Puerto Egas, Ecuador

Day 5

Puerto Ayora, Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Day 6

Genovesa Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

Days 7 - 8

Baltra Island, Galápagos, Ecuador

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Tauck

Tauck Santa Cruz II

Recently upgraded, and built with Galápagos cruising in mind, Santa Cruz II takes passengers through the equatorial waters of South America to some of the most beautiful islands in the entire world... with spacious decks, luxurious staterooms and indulgent ocean views, Santa Cruz II's casual atmosphere offers an ideal setting for conversation and camaraderie with fellow explorers.

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