ISABELA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Yacht Isabela II is ideally-designed for Galapagos expedition cruising. It offers handsome installations to perfectly complement the day’s outings, providing guests with the perfect, intimate space for exploring Darwin’s islands in absolute comfort. Traditionalists will enjoy feeling at home with a crew that has remained almost unchanged for years, leading to seamless attention to detail that will make the entire journey feel extra special.Additionally, Yacht Isabela II recently (mid-2018) underwent a complete and drastic renovation process that saw its interior and exterior areas completely refreshed and updated.Yacht Isabela II is a Galapagos cruise that offers the perfect, intimate space for you and your partner to enjoy the Galapagos Islands in comfort. We limit the guest toll to just 20 couples – only 40 guests! Our crew is one of the most experienced and tight-knit group in the archipelago, with an excellent sense of teamwork and dedication, providing a warm welcome for guests
TECHNICAL AND FACILITIES
- Year of construction: 1979
- Reconstruction: Pensacola, Florida, 1988
- Reconversion: Panama, March 2000
- Category: Luxury Expedition Yacht
- Gross tonnage: 1,025 tons
- Boat Type: Motor Yacht
- Capacity: 40 guests
- Length: 54.94 m
- Beam: 11.58m
- Speed: 10 knots
- Electricity: 110 volts 60HZ / 220 volts 60HZ
- Engines: 2 GM Detroit diesel each of 900 HP
- Navigation: Gyro, autopilot, radar
- Security classification: SOLAS 74-ISM and ISPS – MARPOL
- Fire detector: Automatic with control from the bridge
- Life jacket: in each cabin
- Lifeboats: 2 units / capacity: 27 people each
- Life rafts: 2 x 20 people each and 1 x 25 people each
- Landing Craft: 3 to mobilize ashore
- Boston whaler: 1 glass bottom boat for underwater observation
- Owner: ETICA – Metropolitan Touring
- Decks: 3 (Boat Deck, Cabin Deck, Main Deck)
- Crew: 26
- Naturalist guides: 3 (includes Expedition Leader)
- Medical: permanent on board
- Bar – Lounge
- Boutique/Gift Shop
- Reading Room & Natural History Library
- Hot Tub
- Radio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications
- PA System
- Air-conditioned throughout
- Safety boxes
- Hairdryers
- Multimedia natural history lectures
- Stargazing Program
- Glass bottom boat
- Sea Kayaks
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Wet suits for snorkeling (available for rent)
- Internet* (available for rent)
- * Internet connections onboard consist of 2 computer stations in the business center and wifi in the yacht’s social areas; due to the Galapagos’ remote location, internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth.
DECK PLANS
INCLUDE:
- Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
- All meals during the cruise
- Transfers on the islands on the days of operation
- Visits and excursions accordung to the itinerary
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Medical care on board (but not the cost of medication)
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Snorkel Equipment
NOT INCLUDE:
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Roundtrip airfare from / to Galapagos
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Soft and alcohilic drinks
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Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $ 100)
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Ingala Control Card (US $ 20)
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Gratuities and personal expenses
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Kayak
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Wetsuit rental: 17 + Vat USD For 4 Night cruises / 33 + VAT For rental 6 Nights per guest
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Internet/wifi*
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Laundry or valet services, gifts and additional items
