MV Galapagos Legend

	As Helgoland, 1965
History
Name	Helgoland: (1963–1972); Stena Finlandica: (1972–1975); Baltic Star: (1975–2000); Galapagos Legend: (2000–present);
Owner	HADAG: (1963–1972); Stena Reederei GmbH: (1972–1976); KG Seetouristik: (1976–1993); Förde Reederei Seetouristik GmbH & Co: (1993–2000); Latin Cruises: (2000–2006); Galatours: (2006–present);
Operator	German Red Cross: (1966–1971)
Port of registry	Ecuador
Builder	Howaldtswerke Hamburg AG
Yard number	943
Launched	9 March 1963
Completed	24 May 1963
Maiden voyage	1963
In service	1963–present
Identification	IMO number: 5404964
General characteristics
Tonnage	2,890 gross tons
Length	91.92m
Beam	14.53m
Installed power	6,000 hp
Propulsion	2 × KHD RBV12M350 diesel engine
Speed	Maximum: 19 knots; Service: 15 knots;
Capacity	100 passengers

MV Galapagos Legend is a German-built cruise ship that operates cruises in the Galapagos Islands. It is the only independent 100 passenger cruise liner in the archipelago that is locally owned in Ecuador and is not part of a large corporation. Earlier in its career as the MV Helgoland it served as a hospital ship during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1971.