Isabela II
Isabela II: An elegant yacht for upscale Galapagos exploration
Days: 7 & 5 | From: $3,268/per person
The Isabela II is a luxurious 40-passenger yacht. This stylish boat is fully air conditioned and offers ample social areas on its three decks, including a bar and lounge, dining room, and a sun deck with a bar, Jacuzzi, and solarium. The ship also has a glass-bottom boat, providing additional opportunities to observe the local marine life. With three high quality naturalist guides aboard, the Isabela II is an elegant and inviting way to explore the Galapagos.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Isabela II has 1 Master Cabin on the upper deck (180 square feet), 18 Classic Cabins on the cabin deck (138 square feet, twin beds or double bed), and 2 Standard Cabins on the cabin deck (128 square feet, double bed).
All cabins have private bathrooms, individual climate controls and ample storage space for clothing and luggage.
Yacht Specifications
Construction: refurbished in 2000
Type: Deluxe Motor Yacht
Length: 166 ft. / 54 mts.
Beam: 38 ft. / 12 mts.
Engines: 2 x GM Detroit Diesel 900 BHP
Speed: 10 knots
Accommodations: 1 Master Cabin, 18 Classic Cabins, and 2 Standard Cabins, all with private facilities
Crew: Captain, 3 Bilingual Naturalist Guides, Medical Officer, plus 23 crew members
Itineraries & Pricing
4 Night Southern Itinerary (5 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
Floreana: Post Office Bay / Cormorant Point
Sunday
Española: Punta Suarez / Gardner Bay
Monday
San Cristóbal: Punta Pitt / Cerro Brujo
Tuesday
Return to Mainland
4 Night Central Itinerary (5 days)
Monday
Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Tuesday
Santa Fe / South Plaza
Wednesday
North Seymour / Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Thursday
Bartolome / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Friday
Return to Mainland
6 Night Northern Itinerary (7 days)
Tuesday
Arrive to San Cristóbal / Galapaguera Cerro Colorado
Wednesday
Genovesa: Prince Philip’s Steps / Darwin Bay
Thursday
Santiago: Buccaneer Cove / Puerto Egas
Friday
Punta Espinoza (Fernandina) / Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Saturday
Isabela: Urbina Bay / Punta Vicente Roca
Sunday
Rábida / Cerro Dragon (Santa Cruz)
Monday
Return to Mainland
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Displayed itineraries are just summaries. Our travel specialists will help you select the best cruise based on your interests, timing and budget.
Pricing
Trip length: 7 day & 5 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 40, in 21 cabins
Prices 2017:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea
Not included: Park fees (about $110 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $530 per person), Holiday surcharge ($150 per adult, $110 per child)
5 day cruise
Standard Cabin: $3,268 per person
Classic Cabin: $3,468 per person
Master Quite: $3,628 per person
7 day cruise
Standard Cabin: $4,902 per person
Classic Cabin: $5,202 per person
Master Quite: $5,442 per person
Single Supplement 100%
Children 6 – 11 years old and sharing a cabin with their parents or guardians are eligible for a 25% discount (one child per adult)
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