MS Santa Cruz II

MS Santa Cruz II is a small expedition vessel operated by HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, serving the Galápagos region, with a capacity of approximately 90 guests. The ship was built in 2002 and refurbished extensively in 2021. The vessel’s compact size and shallow draft support close-range island exploration, and the onboard environment offers relaxed accommodations, observation spaces, and expedition-focused programming suitable for naturalists and research teams operating in the archipelago.