Everyone desires to fully experience what life has to offer. Nearly every traveler to the magical Galapagos aims to select a tour that offers extensive island and Galapagos wildlife coverage.

But take a moment to stand back and consider what comes to mind when you picture the ideal itinerary for your trip to the Galapagos Islands. You may have an image of a journey where you don’t feel overawed by the sheer number of islands and attractions to see. Alternatively, you may envision traveling to the enchanted isles without concerns about missing something significant and memorable.

Galapagos wildlife coverage: Guests with a Galapagos giant tortoise.
Our guests immerse themselves in the iconic Galapagos wildlife coverage.

Get the best exclusive visitor sites and view the most iconic animals of the Galapagos Islands with Santa Cruz II Cruise!

To find contentment and fulfillment in the Galapagos, you must follow the guidance of the archipelago’s master itinerary creators. And here’s where we get involved. Achieving the highest possible degree of guest happiness is our top priority, and we would feel terrible if you left the Galapagos without being completely satisfied!

The Ideal Act of Balancing

There’s nothing quite like the Galapagos to remind one of its size. With a total area of 138,000 km2, the archipelago is more extensive than Texas and roughly half the size of Great Britain. As a result, seeing an archipelago in a few short days becomes more challenging the larger it is. However, your chosen ship will largely influence how much archipelago you see in an acceptable time.

It’s crucial to remember that not all ships call at every island, and their itineraries frequently don’t provide a thorough or well-rounded view of everything the Galapagos Islands offer. Many boats also consider revenue and logistics when planning their itineraries.

No, we don’t.

And let us explain why this is before you furrow your brow and begin to worry.

On our expedition vessel, you'll have the opportunity to explore the finest of Galapagos wildlife coverage.
On our expedition vessel, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the finest of Galapagos wildlife coverage.

Unlike other vessels, the Santa Cruz II Cruise itineraries are constructed from the guide upwards. This means that money and logistics (such as refueling, replenishment, etc.) were only some of the considerations when planning our itineraries. Our guides were primarily, if not entirely, responsible for creating them! Our clients are treated to the most excellent possible itineraries that showcase what the Galapagos has to offer, thanks to their labor of love, which goes into organizing the islands, sights, and wildlife in the most optimal and balanced way.

We include the largest and most well-known islands in all of our trips. A vital feature of every tour is the opportunity to see almost all of the famous species in the Galapagos. We even balance our activities to prevent our guests from having too many or too few experiences—like snorkeling or kayaking.

The offerings of our three distinct Santa Cruz II itineraries are so evenly matched that we need help recommending one over the other. This is frequently the reason why some travelers choose to mix and match all three to see the archipelago all at once, which leads us to our next point.

We Do It Best: The Greatest Island and Galapagos Wildlife Coverage

Encounter a friendly sea lion during Santa Fe Island exploration, enhancing your Galapagos wildlife coverage.
Encounter a friendly sea lion during Santa Fe Island exploration, enhancing your Galapagos wildlife coverage.

The Santa Cruz II Galapagos trip itineraries include all of the archipelago’s visiting islands. Remember that not every ship can visit every island or witness every species of wildlife. However, we can.

Our customized itineraries are always short, and they will offer you the opportunity to view a ludicrous amount of our Galapagos BIG15 famous wildlife in addition to a perfect blend of highly recommended islands. Without question, this is the Galapagos’ best island and animal coverage.

Therefore, don’t hesitate to make your decision when it comes to booking your vacation to the Galapagos Islands if you’re worried that you might lose out on anything that it has to offer. Don’t forget to check out more travel advice for the Galapagos and reserve your archipelago tour with the Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise!