Tour Details
Our classic yacht cruising the Galápagos, the Isabella II combines elegance and relaxation to help you make the most of your Island experience.
Itinerary
| DAY |
MAIN ITINERARY |
| Tuesday |
Baltra Island
North Seymour Island |
| Wednesday |
Gardner Bay (Hood Island)
Punta Suárez (Hood Island) |
| Thursday |
Point Cormorant (Floreana Island)
Post Office Bay (Floreana Island) |
| Friday |
Santa Cruz Island |
Included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Island sightseeing
- All guide and lecture services
- Taxes and transfers in the island
- Glass - bottom boat outings
Not Included
- Air transportation to/from Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park admission fee (US $100 subject to change without notice)
- Transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$ 10 per person)
- Wet suits
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items
Important Note
Please read the Itinerary as a guide only. Our route and program varies according to National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes , safety reasons and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. The Expedition Staff will provide you with snorkeling gear (mask and snorkel, fins, floating device and net bag). Please note that the operation does not carry prescription masks. A shortie wet suit is recommended from June to December.
Dry landing: guests step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, guests step into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
Additional Information
TUESDAY
Baltra Island
Morning arrival to Baltra Island by TAME flight and immediate transfer to the dock to board the ISABELA II. Welcome introductory briefing, and lunch.
North Seymour Island
Afternoon disembarkation (dry landing) for a walk along the coast and the interior of the island, observing bird colonies of blue footed boobies, frigate birds, swallow tailed gulls and also sea lions and marine iguanas. A shorter walk is also available. Welcome Cocktail offered by the Captain. Naturalist's briefing on the next day's activities and dinner.
WEDNESDAY
Gardner Bay (Hood Island)
After breakfast, disembark (wet landing) at a white coral beach where you can take a short walk and watch the sea lions, mockingbirds, finches or enjoy the beach. There is great snorkeling in this area (snorkeling equipment is available for guests at no extra cost), or ride the glass-bottom boat.
Punta Suárez (Hood Island)
Afternoon dry landing for an exciting walk on lava terrain to visit its unique sea bird colonies, including the Waved Albatrosses (May - December) and the famous blowhole. A shorter walk is also available. Naturalist's briefing and dinner.
THURSDAY
Point Cormorant (Floreana Island)
After breakfast, disembark at Point Cormorant (wet landing) for an easy walk to see the flamingos that inhabit a brackish-water lagoon, and other birds like ducks, stilts, sandpipers, etc. Return to the beach and possibility to swim; there is great snorkeling at this site or kayak from the beach. Lunch on board.
Champion Islet, Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
Possibility to snorkel from the pangas around Champion Islet or a ride on the glass-bottom boat. Return on board and navigate to Post Office Bay. Wet landing at the historic barrel that served as a post office, to learn about the human side of the islands, its early inhabitants and the adventures of pirates and whalers. Departure briefing and dinner.
FRIDAY
Santa Cruz Island
After breakfast, disembark (dry landing) to visit the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, an Scalesia forest and the twin pit craters geology formation, Los Gemelos. From December to mid-April a visit to see the giant tortoises in the wild may be included, if weather conditions are good continue across the island to the north shore and cross the Itabaca Channel by ferry. Transport to Baltra Airport and flight back to the continent.
Upon disembarking Isabela II, your luggage will be taken directly to the Airport. Make sure you have with you all items you may need for the morning´s visit and for the flight. More information will be given during the departure briefing Thursday night.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Itineraries and program are subject to change without previous notice due mainly to readjustment of the National Park policies and regulations, weather conditions, seasonal changes or safety reasons.
Dry landing: passengers step from the dinghy onto rocks or a dock.
Wet landing: as the dinghy edges onto a sandy beach, passengers step into knee-deep water and wade ashore.
Yacht Isabela II Vessel information
With a capacity of only 40 guests, Yacht ISABELA II offers a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying an unforgettable Galapagos expedition, where guests fully experience their sense of discovery and bonding with nature. ISABELA II expeditions offer all aspects of the Galapagos: an intimate contact with wildlife, active volcanoes, a vast Marine Reserve, adventure, comfort and safety.
Our classic Yacht ISABELA II offers the most in-depth week itinerary (Tuesday to Tuesday) allowing guests to enjoy all that Galapagos is famous for: from ancient giant tortoises to penguins, from sleek flamingos to bold sharks, from bizarre flightless cormorants to rugged marine iguanas and from whales and dolphins to dramatic island volcanoes and breathtaking scenery, plus the exploration of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (the second largest in the world) on kayaks, the glass bottom boat, swimming or snorkeling.
The expertise of three English-speaking Naturalist Guides matches their contagious enthusiasm, whether discussing geology or bird watching, snorkeling or stargazing, evolution or marine actitivies. Guests of ISABELA II have the opportunity to explore the islands in small groups with fellow enthusiasts who share their same passion for nature, curiosity and spirit of observation.
Technical specifications
- Construction: 1979
- Reconstruction: Pensacola, Florida, 1988
- Refurbishment: Panama, March 2000
- Category: Deluxe
- Gross Tonnage: 1.025 tons.
- Type of Vessel: Motor Yacht
- Capacity: 40 guests
- Length: 53.72 meters (166 feet)
- Beam: 11.58 meters (38 feet)
- Speed: 10 knots
- Electricity: 110 Volts 60 Hz.
- Engines: 2 GM Detroit Diesel 900 BHP each
- Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS
- Safety Certificates: SOLAS 74 - ISM
- Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the bridge.
- Life Jackets: In each cabin
- Lifeboats: 2 units semi enclosed
- Landing Craft: 3 Zodiacs + glass bottom boat
- Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring
- Decks: 3 (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck)
- Crew: 24
- Naturalist: 3
- Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Other services
- Bar - Lounge, Boutique
- Gift Shop
- Radio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications
- PA System
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Multimedia natural history lectures
- Stargazing Program
- Digital camera and underwater housing
- Glass bottom boat
- Jacuzzi
- Reading Room & Natural History Library
- Air conditioned throughout
- Safety boxes
- Hair dryers
- Wet suits for snorkeling in cooler waters
- Sea Kayaks
Boat Deck
Cabin Deck
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| Standard Cabin |
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Main Deck
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| Master Suite Cabin |
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| Dinning Room |
Bar & Lounge |
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| Reception |
Boutique |
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| Natural History Library |
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Handbook Isabela II
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