ISABELA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Isabela yacht 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 Island s in comfort. The 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



ITINERARIES:

ITINERARY SOUTHEASTERN
- 7 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach (HK)
SATURDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Cerro Colorado (HK/SN)
PM: San Cristobal: Punta Pitt (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Española: Gardner Bay (HK)
PM: Española: Suarez Point (HK/SN)
MONDAY
AM: Floreana: Cormorat Point (HK/SN)
PM: Floreana: Post Office Bay & Baroness Cove (HK/SN)
TUESDAY
AM: Isabela: Punta Moreno (HK/SN)
PM: Fernandina: Punta Mangle (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Eden Islet (HK/SN)
PM: North Seymour (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

ITINERARY NORTHERN - 5 DAYS
THURSDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: El chato / Highlands (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
PM: Chinese Hat (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Genovesa: Prince Phillip Steps (HK/SN)
PM: Genovesa (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Santa Fe Island (HK/SN)
PM: Santa Cruz: South Plazas (HK)
MONDAY
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport

ITINERARY WESTERN - 5 DAYS
THURSDAY
AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Bartolome Island (HK)
PM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Dragon hill (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: James Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Isabela: Punta Vicente Roca (HK/SN)
PM: Fernandina: Punta Espinoza (HK/SN)
MONDAY
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
Spacious
Social Areas
The social areas have ample spaces to spend time and relax, whether enjoying a glass of good wine.
Isabela Yacht - RATES 2023
Per person
ACCOMODATION | 5 DAYS | 7 DAYS |
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OWNER`S CABIN (1)* Max Capacity 2 pax | $4405 USD | $5940 USD |
CLASSIC CABIN (16)* Max Capacity 2 pax | $4214 USD | $5672 USD |
CLASSIC FAMILY CABIN (2)* Max Capacity 3 pax** | $4214 USD | $5672 USD |
STANDARD CABIN (1)* Max Capacity 1 pax*** | $3973 USD | $5348 USD |
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