The Isabela II
is one of the most luxurious ships cruising the Galapagos Islands,
offering the elegance of a larger ship with the relaxed atmosphere
of a smaller ship.
Completely refurbished in 2000, this 40-passenger ship is fully air-conditioned
throughout and has three public decks. Facilities include a bar/salon,
dining room, sun deck and extensive library. The spacious sun deck
has a bar with ample outdoor seating, an observation area for whale
and dolphin watching, a Jacuzzi and a solarium.
Type: Motor Yacht
Category: Luxury
Length: 166 feet / 50.6 meters
Beam: 38 feet / 11.6 meters
Speed: 10 knots
Capacity: 40 passengers in 20 outside cabins with
private facilities
Cabins: 16 main with twin berths, 2 with double berths,
and 2 with double and single berths
Crew: 24 plus 3 naturalist guides
Tuesday
Morning: Arrive Baltra
Afternoon: North Seymour Island
Highlights: Sea Lions; Magnificent Frigate Birds; Blue-footed
Boobies (seasonal); Marine Iguanas
Wednesday
Morning: Española Island - Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Española Island - Punta Suarez
Highlights: Sea Lions; Marine Iguanas; Blue-footed and
Masked Boobies; Waved Albatross (May - Dec); Snorkeling
Thursday
Morning: Floreana Island - Punta Cormorant
Afternoon: Floreana Island - Post Office Bay
Highlights: Flamingoes; Sea Turtles (seasonal); Snorkeling;
Post Office Barrel; Sea Lions
Friday
All day: Santa Cruz Island - Charles Darwin
Station and Highlands
Highlights: Galapagos Tortoises; hiking
Saturday
Morning: Genovesa Island - Darwin Bay
Afternoon: Genovesa Island - Prince Philip's Steps
Highlights: Great Frigatebirds; Red-footed Boobies; Masked
Boobies; Yellow-crowned Night Heron; Storm Petrels; Lava Gulls;
Swallow-tailed Gulls
Sunday
Morning: Fernandina Island - Punta Espinosa
Afternoon: Isabella Island - Urbina Bay
Highlights: Land and Marine Iguanas; Flightless Cormorants;
Galapagos Penguins; Sea Lions; Snorkeling
Monday
Morning: James Island - Puerto Egas
Afternoon: Bartolomé Island
Highlights: Galapagos Fur Seals; Snorkeling; Pinnacle Rock;
Galapagos Penguins
Tuesday
Morning: Baltra - Departure
| M/Y Isabela
II |
| Cruise length |
8 days/7 nights |
| Departs |
Tuesday |
| Per person cost |
$3772.00 |
| Single supplement |
$5659.00 |
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Prices based on two people sharing.
Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos ($311.77-$406.34) and National Park
entrance fee ($100) not included. Pricing and itinerary are
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Staying on in Ecuador? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture,
in a short extension
tour you can experience more of the living heritage of this vibrant
country. Day trips
are also a great way to see Quito and the nearby sites. We can even
arrange hotels and transportation.
Discover Galapagos, Tropical Nature Travel guide includes
information about boats, cruises and yatch in the Galapagos islands,
a nature wonder in Ecuador. All that you need to decide the best Galapagos
cruise. Ask for our Napo Wildlife Center tours in the Ecuador rainforest.
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