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Isabela II
Isabela II Description
The Isabela is a luxury yacht that will make your cruise unforgettable. The 40-passenger yacht includes everything and anything a guest might need. Social areas are designed to perfection with an available Jacuzzi, fitness room, a welcoming bar, and a library with excellent reading materials and videos on the nature and history of the Galapagos. Furthermore, guests can enjoy the observation and sun deck for prime whale watching or the lounge area outside to sunbathe. The Isabela also features a glass bottom, a perfect view of the ocean life below the surface. The yacht provides Snorkeling and equipment needed, as well as kayaks to venture out on the water solo or with a partner.
Isabela II Cabins
There are three types of cabins available on the Isabela. Guests can choose from classic or standard cabins or book the Owner´s Cabin for a more luxurious stay. All cabins include air conditioning and private bathrooms and provide great views of the Galapagos Islands.
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| Length: | 53.72 meters (166 feet) |
| Gross Tonnage: | 1.025 tons. |
| Made in: | 1979 |
| Rebuilt: | Pensacola, Florida, 1988 |
| Refurbished: | Panama, March 2000 |
| Speed: | 10 knots |
| Electricity: | 110 Volts 60 Hz |
| Guest Capacity: | 40 guests |
| Crew: | 24 |
| Life Boats: | 2 units semi enclosed |
| Life Jackets: | In each cabin |
| Type: | Motor Yacht |
| Beam: | 11.58 meters (38 feet) |
| Main engines: | 2 GM Detroit Diesel 900 BHP each |
| Certifications: | SOLAS 74 - ISM |
| Navigation: | Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS |
| Category: | Deluxe |
| Fire Detector: | Fire Detector |
| Landing Craft: | 3 Zodiacs + glass bottom boat |
| Owner: | ETICA / Metropolitan Touring Decks: 3 (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck) |
| Naturalist: | 3 |
| Medical Officer: | Permanently on board |
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Itinerary Isabela II
| Fri | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. Read more... | |
| Sat | AM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. Read more... |
| PM | San Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. Read more... |
| PM | Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. Read more... |
| PM | Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Mangle PointA visit to Mangle Point allows visitors to witness the amazing views and wildlife on the Coast of Fernandina Island. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife. Read more... |
| PM | North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Mon | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild. Read more... | |
| Tue | AM | Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. Read more... |
| PM | Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. Read more... | |
| Wed | AM | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. Read more... |
| PM | Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. Read more... | |
| Thu | AM | Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen. Read more... |
| PM | South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
| Thu | AM | Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| PM | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos. Read more... | |
| Fri | AM | Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach. Read more... Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island. Read more... |
| PM | Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. Read more... Floreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. Read more... |
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| Sat | AM | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. Read more... |
| PM | Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. Read more... | |
| Sun | AM | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. Read more... |
| PM | Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. Read more... | |
| Mon | AM | Baltra. Transfer to the Airport. |
Q&A
What people experienced on board of Isabela II
Everything from our guide Juan, to our driver Patricio to the entire Galapagos cruise was amazing!!!!!! Thank you! Sophia was fantastic!!!!
Hola Gabriela!
Qué bueno que tenemos la oportunidad de comentar nuestro viaje.
De verdad que fue un viaje maravilloso. El barco y todo su personal superaron nuestras expectativas. Cada excursión fue una (…)
Hi Veronica,
just wanted to thank-you again for your help earlier. We had a great time and were very appreciative of the chance to have gone on the cruise after all. We were even surprised there were a couple of extra berths!
Kind regards,
Hello Elena
Thus a greeting from Frants and Lis.
We are very pleased with the entire course of the ride, it’s been a pleasure throughout.
Many thanks to you for a good and fast service.
Best regards
thank you for all your time organizing our trip. It was wonderful to have the drivers meet us at the airport each time and take us to the hotel. The Fuente was very nice.
thank you for the suggestion and the (…)
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