Yacht Isabela II
Aboard the Isabela II you will collect cherished memories that will last a life time. The ship is small enough to make your experience aboard a very private one! The well appointed and spacious rooms feature safety boxes, hair dryers, air conditioning and private bathroom. In the common areas, you will find a bar, lounge, dining room, library, Jacuzzi, gift shop. Some of the activities you’ll be able to see are. You will be delighted with the activities offered to you: during the day: wildlife viewing, kayaking, snorkeling…at nighttime: stargazing, natural history lectures and videos.
View Deck Plans and Technical Specifications- Available Cruises
- 8 days
Yacht Isabela Ii
8 days / 7 nights
Day 01 , Tuesday: Arrival to Baltra / North Seymour
Upon arriving to Baltra airport you will be transferred to the dock, where you'll board the Isabela II. After a welcome talk and lunch, you'll head towards North Seymour Island. Once there, you'll take a walk on the island. In this walk, you'll be able to see some of the island's typical wildlife: blue footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 02 , Wednesday: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
This morning, you'll land on a white beach in Gardner Bay, located on Española Island. Here you can hike in search of birds or you can just lay on the beach! Also, you can do some snorkeling or ride the glass bottom boat.
In the afternoon you'll walk in a lava and volcanic rock ground in Punta Suarez. Along the way you'll see the famous blow hole and many bird colonies.
Day 03 , Thursday: Point Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Today you'll visit Point Cormorant in Floreana Island. Here you'll visit a salt water lagoon where many aquatic bird species come to feed and also you will enjoy some beach time. At this point you can also snorkel or ride the glass bottom boat.
In the afternoon, you'll learn about the island´s history in Post Office Bay. Then you will ride a small boat to some nearby islets. Along the way you'll probably be able to see turtles, penguins and rays.
Day 04 , Friday: Santa Cruz Island
Today you'll visit different landscapes in Santa Cruz: the highlands, a Scalesia forest and Los Gemelos twin pit craters. Weather permitting; it's possible to see the Galapgos tortoises in the wild (from December to mid April). Today lunch will be served at the Finch Bay Hotel.
In the afternoon you'll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station as well as a prickly pear cactus forest. Before boarding the boat, take a walk in Puerto Ayora's main street.
Day 05 , Saturday: Darwin Bay / Prince Philip's Steps
Today in Tower Island (Genovesa) you'll see many shorebirds like red footed boobies and herons, as well as some inland species too. At this location you can walk in old lava terrains, lay on the beach or do some snorkeling. After lunch on board, you'll ride a small boat along the coastline. You'll then come ashore, where you'll climb up a rocky hill and then walk to the other side of the island. Along the way you'll see many bird colonies.
Day 06 , Sunday: Tagus Cove / Punta Espinoza
Early in the morning the ship will pass by the Ecuador Volcano, located right in the Equator line. If you get up early, you'll see it. One of the volcano's halves has collapsed and sank, which makes it an interesting sight to see!
In the morning you'll visit Tagus Cove in Isabela Island. This historical point used to be a frequent hideout for pi
- Accommodations on the boat
- Excursions and transfers mentioned
- Three daily meals
- Snorkeling gear
- Transfers from main hotels in Quito (Hilton Colon, Swissôtel, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn) to the airport for flights from/to Galapagos.
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- The itinerary and program might be modified in any way due to weather, national park regulations or safety reasons.
- Rates are subject to change (rates are per person in US $, based on double occupancy)
- A good physical condition is highly recommend, as some walking will be done on irregular terrain
- In some visits, you will disembark from the dinghy boats directly into the water, in some, you will land in rocks or a dock.
- From June to December, a shortie wet suit is recommended.
- No more than 20 kilos (44 pounds) of luggage may be checked on flights to/from the Galapagos. Small carry-on luggage and camera cases are not included in this restriction
- Technical Specs
- Deck Plans
| Type of Vessel | Motor yacht |
|---|---|
| Length | 166 feet / 53,72 meters |
| Beam | 38 feet / 11,58 meters |
| Draft | N/A |
| Year Built | Refurbished: 2000 in Panama |
| Engines | 2 GM Detroit diesel 900 HP each |
| Cruising Speed | 10 knots |
| Crew | 24 (3 naturalist guides) |
| Accomodations | 20 |
| Capacity | 40 guests |
| Safety | SOLAS 74-ISM, fire alarm, life jackets in each cabin, doctor on board, 2 lifeboats |
