Isabela II
The Isabella II is the most luxurious yacht cruising the Galapagos, the Isabella II combines elegance and relaxation to help you make the most of your Galapagos Island vacation. The 1083-ton yacht is fully carpeted and air-conditioned and has room for 40 passengers.
The passenger aboard the Isabella II will enjoy its three public decks including a bar/lounge, ample sundeck, elegant dinning room and game room. Three multilingual naturalist guides will lead smaller groups on islands tours.
The Expedition Teamof, who plan each day’s activities, consists of three Naturalists who are masters of the Galapagos. All can delight guests with clear explanations of the local natural history and superb on-deck talks. The Expedition Team will be the highlight of any passengers’ voyage. Nighttime stargazing is a breathtaking experience, where passengers can see the southern skies and all its beautifully arranged constellations.
The yacht is fully air-conditioned; all cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms. Isabela II it has three public decks, stocked with a bar-salon, dining room, sun deck, and jacuzzi. It also has one of the most complete reference libraries, with a large selection of books on Ecuador and the Galápagos, nature and conservation videos, and nightly multimedia presentations and lectures.
The sun deck is comprised of a bar with ample outdoor seating, an observation area for whale and dolphin watching, a Jacuzzi and solarium. As an alternative to snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the Galapagos rich marine life.
There is a large comfortable lounge, and a resident physician, From dining room to stateroom, one senses the superior quality at all levels of service. Isabela II trained chefs prepare a superb a-la-carte selection of meals. Our helpful, warm staff attends to your every need. Hotel Managers have a great taste for details. The Isabela II is an excellent choice for passengers who seek luxury in a larger yacht.
Specifications
| Category: | Luxury |
| Capacity: | 40 Passengers |
| Accommodations: | 40 Passenger in 20 outside twin cabins, all with private shower and toilet. Comfort Equipment-Air Conditioning throughout, al fresco dining area, sundeck, library, boutique and infirmary |
| On board: | bar, lounge, sundeck, game room |
| Crew: | 24 Plus 3 Naturalist Multilingual guides |
| Speed: | 12 knots |
| Length: | 166 feet |
| Electricity: | 110 V. 60 Hz |
Itinerary
Isabela II itinerary |
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| Tuesday | AM |
Fly from Quito or Guayaguil to Baltra Island and board the yacht M/V Isabela II |
PM |
North Seymour Island | |
| Wednesday | AM |
Gardner Bay (Hood Island) |
PM |
Punta Suarez (Hood Island) | |
| Thursday | AM |
Point Cormorant (Floreana Island) |
PM |
Post Office Bay (Floreana Island ) | |
| Friday | AM |
Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island; visit to the Charles |
PM |
Darwin Station | |
| Saturday | AM |
Darwin Bay (Tower Island) |
PM |
Prince Phillip's Steps (Tower Island) | |
| Sunday | AM |
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) |
PM |
Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) | |
| Monday | AM |
Puerto Egas (James Island) |
PM |
Bartolome Island | |
| Tuesday | AM |
Baltra |
PM |
Fly from Baltra Island to Quito or Guayaquil | |
Rates
8 days |
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Tue-Tue |
Peak Season April 2-8 & Dec 24-31 |
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Superior |
$ 3772 |
Add $ 100 |
Doble |
$ 5659 |
Add $ 100 |
