M/V Santa Cruz

The 1,623-ton M/V Santa Cruz, the only ship originally built for Galapagos Islands cruising, has been completely renovated and redecorated. The "new" Santa Cruz has 48 cabins and she was redesigned and refurbished inside and out.

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On the Boat Deck there are two new luxury master suites with double beds and a private balcony and two junior suites (with twin beds that can be joined to form a double) have been added as well as six superior-class cabins with twin beds. These are the highest standard of accommodations in comfort and style. The Ship is air conditioned and provides private facilities in each cabin with hot and cold water, fresh towels daily and plenty of storage.

The Sun Deck on the M/V Santa Cruz was lengthened and a deck-bar and Jacuzzi were installed, along with an observation area for dolphin and whale watching. The dining room, lounge and bar were also elegantly remodeled and there is a new reading room and library.

Cruise "A" 3 Nights Monday - Thursday

DAY 01: Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island and board the M/V Santa Cruz.
DAY 02: North Seymour Island - Bartolome Island - Puerto Egas - Santiago Island
DAY 03: Darwin Bay Genovesa Island
DAY 04: Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - visit to the Charles - Darwin Research Station - Fly from Baltra Island to Quito or Guayaquil

Cruise "B" 4 Nights Thursday - Monday

DAY 01: Fly from Quito or Guayaquil to Baltra Island and board the M/V Santa Cruz -
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island; visit to Charles Darwin Research Station
DAY 02: Punta Vicente Roca Isabela Island - Punta Espinosa Fernandina Island
DAY 03: Urbina Bay - Isabela Island - Punta Moreno
DAY 04: Gardner Bay - Espanola Island - Punta Suarez
DAY 05: Baltra Island - Fly from Baltra Island to Quito or Guayaquil

Introducing Tame Airlines New Galapagos Islands Flight Schedule

MONDAY
Flight No. 193
Quito Departs	0930h
Guayaquil Departs	1100h
Baltra Arrives	1130h
Flight No. 192
Baltra Departs	1215h
Guayaquil Arrives	1445h
Quito Arrives	1615h

FRIDAY
Flight No. 191
Quito Departs	0730h
Guayaquil Departs	0900h
San Cristobal Arrives	1045h
Flight No. 190
San Cristobal Departs	1130h
Guayaquil Arrives	1400hp
Quito Arrives	1530hp

Departure Dates

Year Round Destination

The Galapagos Archipelago has a sub-tropical climate, allowing cruises to operate on a year round basis. Temperatures are determined almost entirely by the ocean currents that are influenced by the trade winds. Generally, December to May is warm and sunny; June to November is cool and breezy. Use the temperature chart below to plan your Galapagos vacation!Temperatures are shown in Farenheit.

Temperatures	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Max. Air Temp.	84	8 6	88	86	82	78	76	74	76	77	78	80
Min. Air Temp.	70	74	74	72	72	68	66	64	62	64	66	68
Avg. Sea Temp.	74	76	76	76	74	74	72	66	68	70	72	74
Avg. Rainfall (in.)	1	1	2	1.5	0.75	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	0.25	0.5	0.5

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