Isabela II
Isabela II: An elegant yacht for upscale Galapagos exploration
Days: 7 & 5 | From: $4,514/per person
The Isabela II is a 40-passenger first class 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.
- Regular departures throughout the year
- Available for private charter
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
The Isabela II has 1 Owner's 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
Western Galapagos Itinerary (5 days)
Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Friday
Bartolome / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Saturday
Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) / Salt Mine (Santiago)
Sunday
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)
Monday
Return to Mainland
Northern Galapagos Itinerary (5 days)
Monday
Arrive to Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands
Tuesday
Puerto Egas (Santiago) / Chinese Hat
Wednesday
Genovesa: Prince Philip’s Steps / Darwin Bay
Thursday
Santa Fe / Punta Carrion (Santa Cruz)
Friday
Return to Mainland
Southeastern Galapagos Itinerary (7 days)
Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
Saturday
San Cristobal: Cerro Colorado / Punta Pitt
Sunday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Monday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Post Office Bay
Tuesday
Punta Moreno (Isabela) / Punta Mangle (Fernandina)
Wednesday
Eden Islet / North Seymour
Thursday
Return to Mainland
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Pricing
Trip length: 7 day & 5 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 40, in 21 cabins
Prices 2024:
Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea
Not included: Park fees (about $120 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), fuel surcharges, holiday surcharge ($213 per adult, $129 per child), wetsuit rentals
5 day cruise:
Owner’s Cabin: $4,719 per person
Classic Cabin: $4,514 per person
Standard Cabin (single): $4,256 per person
7 day cruise:
Owner’s Cabin: $6,363 per person
Classic Cabin: $6,076 per person
Standard Cabin (single): $5,729 per person
Single Supplement 100%
Children 6 – 11 years old and sharing a cabin with their parents or guardians are eligible for a 10% discount (one child per adult)
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