Ecuador

The 90-passenger M/V Santa Cruz II is the newest and finest luxury ship in the Galápagos, designed and outfitted for exploring in unrivaled luxury. The 236.3-ft (72.35m) flagship has been renovated and revamped with a crew of 52, including 6 multilingual naturalist guides for an experience of a lifetime. An Underwater Naturalist Guide has been added to assist guests by hand during swimming and snorkeling activities, revealing another world of wonder in the Galapagos, which may have otherwise been missed.

La Pinta can accommodate 48 guests with ample social areas, observation deck towards the bow, wrap-around windows, Jacuzzi, cardio-gym, kayaks, glass-bottom boat, sun deck, sun loungers…ideal for travelers looking for a sophisticated, upscale experience of the islands.

La Pinta is the result of the company’s five decades of cruising experience in the Galápagos Islands. A distillation of wish lists and personal experiences generated by captains, expedition leaders, hotel managers and guests over many years.

• Air-conditioned cabins with ocean views
• Jacuzzi
• Cardio-gym
• Kayaks and glass-bottom boat
• Sun deck with loungers
• Wrap around windows
• Bilingual Naturalist