Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands cruise port guide
Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the Channel Islands, off the coast of Southern California. Its many sea caves include the vast Painted Cave, on the northwestern side. The island has many trails, including around Scorpion Canyon, with opportunities to see the island scrub jays. Scorpion Beach features kelp forests. Smugglers Cove has tide pools. Cavern Point offers Pacific Ocean views and seasonal whale sightings.
About Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands
Santa Cruz is the most populated and visited island in the Galapagos archipelago. Puerto Ayora, the main town, is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station where giant tortoises are bred. The island offers pristine white-sand beaches, snorkeling with sea lions and marine iguanas, and easy access to the highlands and lava tunnels.
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Cruises visiting Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands
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Showing 284 Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands cruises
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
from $6,695 $836 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
from $9,901 $990 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
from $9,925 $763 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
from $9,925 $763 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
from $6,416 $1,069 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
from $9,646 $876 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Oct 22, 2026 | 15 |
from $13,131 $875 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
from $6,695 $836 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 18, 2026 | 8 |
from $6,695 $836 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 10, 2026 | 10 |
from $10,361 $1,036 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 24, 2026 | 10 |
from $9,901 $990 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 13, 2026 | 13 |
from $9,925 $763 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 27, 2026 | 13 |
from $11,012 $847 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 10, 2026 | 6 |
from $6,682 $1,113 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 24, 2026 | 6 |
from $6,416 $1,069 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
from $9,912 $901 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 18, 2026 | 11 |
from $9,646 $876 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
from $13,591 $906 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Nov 19, 2026 | 15 |
from $13,131 $875 / night |
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HX Expeditions | HX Expeditions MS Santa Cruz II | Dec 2, 2026 | 8 |
from $7,782 $972 / night |
