Isabela II

Isabela II

Isabela II: An elegant yacht for upscale Galapagos exploration

Days: 7 & 5 | From: $4,384/per person

  • Regular departures throughout the year
  • Available for private charter

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.

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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 1 Standard Cabin 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 1 Standard Cabin, all with private facilities
Crew: Captain, 3 Bilingual Naturalist Guides, Medical Officer, plus 23 crew members

Northwestern Itinerary (5 days)

Thursday
Arrive to Baltra / Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)

Friday
Bartolome / Sullivan Bay (Santiago)

Saturday
Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) / Buccaneer Cove (Santiago)

Sunday
Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela) / Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)

Monday
Return to Mainland

Northeastern 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 / South Plaza Island

Friday
Return to Mainland

Southeastern and Western Itinerary (7 days)

Friday
Arrive to Baltra / Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)

Saturday
San Cristobal:  Punta Pitt / Cerro Colorado

Sunday
Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez

Monday
Floreana: Cormorant Point / Post Office Bay &  Baroness Cove

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 20 cabins

Prices 2025:

Included: All meals, guides & activities, soft drinks, juice, coffee and tea

Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), fuel surcharges, holiday surcharge (variable), wetsuit rentals

5 day cruise:

Owner’s Cabin: $4,861 per person

Classic Cabin: $4,650 per person

Standard Cabin (single): $4,384 per person

7 day cruise:

Owner’s Cabin: $6,555 per person

Classic Cabin: $6,259 per person

Standard Cabin (single): $5,901 per person

Single Supplement: Twin / Double Cabins for single use incur a 50% surcharge (100% during peak season) of the price per person

Children 6 – 11 years old and sharing a cabin with their parents or guardians are eligible for a 10% discount (one child per adult). Child rates do not apply during peak season.

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