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10-night Galápagos Islands – Nine of the Best Isles Cruise/Land Package

OFFER ID 1552428

Cruise Line
HX Cruises
Ship
MS Santa Cruz II
Destination
Roundtrip Quito
Departure Date
Dec 23, 2025
Length
10
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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
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


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AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited by April 30, 2027 by current AARP members.
  • Call your travel advisor book with this promotion.
    • AARP Members receive:
      • 5% discount on all cruise fares for HX Expeditions.
      • $100 USD onboard credit on Galápagos departures.
      • €100 onboard credit on all other HX Expeditions cruise departures.
  • Guests who do not use the full amount of the onboard credit during their purchased sailing will not be refunded the remaining credit.
  • Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only.
  • AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

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Audubon Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited before April 23, 2026 by Audubon Society members.
  • Call your travel advisor book with this promotion.
    • Audubon Society Members receive:
      • 5% discount off all "Standard Voyage" cruise departures. These are all other voyages arranged, sold and operated by HX that are NOT "Licensed Voyages".
      • 10% discount off all "Licensed Voyage" cruise departures. These are voyages that are marketed to Audubon members in association between HX and Audubon.
  • Offer is not combinable with any other promotion or discount.
  • Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only.
  • Audubon member benefits are provided by third parties, not by Audubon or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to Audubon for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of Audubon. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
12/23/2025
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Depart
12/23/2025
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Destination Guide
Quito
Arrive
12/24/2025
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Depart
12/24/2025
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Destination Guide
Mitad del Mundo
Arrive
12/24/2025
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Depart
12/24/2025
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No information currently available.

Quito
Arrive
12/25/2025
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Depart
12/25/2025
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Destination Guide
Air Travel
Arrive
12/25/2025
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Depart
12/25/2025
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No information currently available.

Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Arrive
12/25/2025
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Depart
12/25/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Baltra
Arrive
12/25/2025
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Depart
12/25/2025
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No information currently available.

Cerro Dragon
Arrive
12/25/2025
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Depart
12/25/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Isabela (Vicente Roca Point)
Arrive
12/26/2025
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Depart
12/26/2025
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No information currently available.

Punta Espinoza
Arrive
12/26/2025
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Depart
12/26/2025
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No information currently available.

Puerto Ayora
Arrive
12/27/2025
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Depart
12/27/2025
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No information currently available.

Baroness Outlook
Arrive
12/28/2025
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Depart
12/28/2025
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No information currently available.

Post Office, Galapagos
Arrive
12/28/2025
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Depart
12/28/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Champión
Arrive
12/28/2025
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Depart
12/28/2025
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No information currently available.

Cormorant Point
Arrive
12/28/2025
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Depart
12/28/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Baltra
Arrive
12/29/2025
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Depart
12/29/2025
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No information currently available.

Las Bachas
Arrive
12/29/2025
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Depart
12/29/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove)
Arrive
12/30/2025
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Depart
12/30/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas)
Arrive
12/30/2025
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Depart
12/30/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Rabida
Arrive
12/31/2025
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Depart
12/31/2025
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No information currently available.

Isla Bartolome
Arrive
12/31/2025
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Depart
12/31/2025
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Destination Guide
Genovesa (Tower) Island
Arrive
01/01/2026
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Depart
01/01/2026
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Destination Guide
Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Santa Cruz Highlands
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Isla Baltra Ferry Dock
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Isla Baltra
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Air Travel
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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No information currently available.

Quito
Arrive
01/02/2026
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Depart
01/02/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Call to Book: AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit! (Click for terms.)

AARP Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares + Onboard Credit - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited by April 30, 2027 by current AARP members.
  • Call your travel advisor book with this promotion.
    • AARP Members receive:
      • 5% discount on all cruise fares for HX Expeditions.
      • $100 USD onboard credit on Galápagos departures.
      • €100 onboard credit on all other HX Expeditions cruise departures.
  • Guests who do not use the full amount of the onboard credit during their purchased sailing will not be refunded the remaining credit.
  • Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only.
  • AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

Call to Book: Audubon Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares! (Click for terms.)

Audubon Members Save 5% on Cruise Fares - Consumer Details:

  • Valid for new bookings created and deposited before April 23, 2026 by Audubon Society members.
  • Call your travel advisor book with this promotion.
    • Audubon Society Members receive:
      • 5% discount off all "Standard Voyage" cruise departures. These are all other voyages arranged, sold and operated by HX that are NOT "Licensed Voyages".
      • 10% discount off all "Licensed Voyage" cruise departures. These are voyages that are marketed to Audubon members in association between HX and Audubon.
  • Offer is not combinable with any other promotion or discount.
  • Offer applies to the cruise portion of the package only.
  • Audubon member benefits are provided by third parties, not by Audubon or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to Audubon for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of Audubon. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the provider directly for details.

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of the content and amenities displayed, promotions listed on the confirmation page may possibly not be combinable with the booked rate code/promotion. Guests are encouraged to check with their Travel Advisor to confirm which amenities/promotions they will receive based on the promotion/price booked.

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Departure Date
Dec 23, 2025
Number of Nights
10
Cruise Inclusions

Flights

  • Flights in economy class from Lima to Cusco and from Cusco to Quito (via Lima), all taxes included
  • 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

  • One night in Lima, two nights in Cusco, and two nights in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast. Dinner on Days 2–5.

Transfers

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

Excursions

  • Tour package: Cusco and Machu Picchu, as described, including excursions with lunch, train tickets, entrance fees, and transfers from the hotel to the airport in Lima and within Cusco before the expedition cruise
  • 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 panga boats
  • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all equipment needed for the activities
  • Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you.
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
1552428

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1760 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 100
Marietta, GA 30067
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