Santa Cruz II – Decks
From top to bottom, the Santa Cruz II features ample, welcoming spaces. Modern, generous social areas laid out with choice contemporary materials feature prominently on four of its five decks. With an intelligent layout, including wide hallways and broad stairwells, guests will immediately know their way around. From dining areas indoors and out, the fitness room and hot tubs to the elegant bar and lounge, not to forget the well-stocked library, the ship is designed to please with sophisticated simplicity. Luxury ratios of crew and guides to passengers guarantee quality individual attention.
Enjoy the exceptional areas aboard the Santa Cruz II.
Cabin Distribution
Santa Cruz II cabins.
Overview
Explore the different decks of Santa Cruz II.
Facilities & Amenities
- Bar & Lounge
- Restaurant
- Outdoor terrace for dining and BBQ
- Reading room and natural history library
- 24/7 Infirmary (medical doctor on board)
- Multiple purpose room
- Hot tub (2)
- Gift Shop
- Gym
- 24/7 Coffee station (coffee, tea, chocolates and chilled water)
- Satellite telephone
- PA system
- Wi-Fi hotspot (intermittent/low bandwidth)
- Air-conditioned throughout
- Safe-deposit box (in cabin)
- Hairdryer
- iPod/MP3 docking station Glass bottom boat
- Sea kayaks
- Coastal exploration boats (pangas)
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wetsuit rental
Lounges and Deck Spaces
Technical Specifications
| Refurbishment | 2015 |
| Construction | 2002 |
| Gross Tonnage | 2664 tonnes |
| Passenger Space Ratio | 29.6 |
| Type of Vessel | Expedition Vessel |
| Capacity | 90 guests / 50 cabins |
| Length | 71.8 m / 235 ft |
| Beam | 13.4 m / 43 ft |
| Speed | 10.5 knots |
| Electricity | 440 V – 220 V – 110 V throughout ship |
| Engines | 2 Cummins engines KTA 38 – MO of 850 HP each |
| Fire Detector | Fire detectors throughout |
| Life Jackets | In each cabin |
| Life Rafts | 14 (For 27 passengers each) |
| Landing Boats | 6 + 1 Glass Bottom Boat |
| Owner | ETICA (METROPOLITAN TOURING) |
| Decks | 5 |
| Crew | 60 |
| Naturalist Guides | 8 (including Expedition Leader) |
| Guest-Crew Ratio | 3:2 |
| Medical Officer | Permanently on board |
| Certifications | ABS, SOLAS 74, ISM, ISPS, MARPOL |
| Panorama Deck | 3 Darwin Suites, 3 Explorer Cabins |
| Expedition Deck | 17 Explorer Cabins |
| Horizon Deck | 2 Voyager Cabins, 2 Explorer Family Cabins, 23 Explorer Cabins, infirmary |
