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Isabela II - Luxury Yacht
Explore the Islands with style and comfort: 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.
Photo Gallery Isabela II
Important Information
- 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
Please click on the itinerary to display day-by-day information
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS CENTRAL ISLANDS
| FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY | |
|---|---|
Day |
Time |
| Monday | AM: Los Gemelos – Twin Craters (Santa Cruz Island) PM: Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station. |
| Tuesday | AM: Santa Fe Island PM: South Plaza Island |
| Wednesday | AM: North Seymour Island PM: Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island |
| Thursday | AM: Bartolome Island PM: Sullivan Bay, James Island |
| Friday | AM: Baltra Island) |
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS SOUTHERN ISLANDS
| FROM FRIDAY TO TUESDAY | |
|---|---|
Day |
Time |
| Friday | AM: Baltra – El Chato Tortoise Reserve (Santa Cruz Island) PM: Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island. |
| Saturday | AM: Baroness Cove & Post Office Bay (Floreana Island) PM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island) |
| Sunday | AM: Punta Suárez (Española (Hood) Island) PM: Gardner Bay (Española Island) |
| Monday | AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristóbal Island) PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristóbal Island) |
| Tuesday | AM: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal (Chatham) Island) |
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS NORTHERN ISLANDS
| FROM TUESDAY TO MONDAY | |
|---|---|
Day |
Time |
| Tuesday | AM: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal Island) PM: Galapaguera Cerro Colorado (San Cristóbal Island) |
| Wednesday | AM: Prince Philip's Steps (Tower/Genovesa Island) PM: Darwin Bay (Tower/Genovesa Island) |
| Thursday | AM: Buccaneer Cove (James/Santiago Island) PM: Puerto Egas (James/Santiago Island) |
| Friday | AM: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) PM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) |
| Saturday | AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island) PM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) |
| Sunday | AM: Rábida Island (Jervis) PM: Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) |
| Monday | AM: Baltra Island |
Isabela II Yacht Deckplan
Important facts: 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.
Prices: Please click on the tariffs to display information
Tariffs 2012
YACHT ISABELA II |
CENTRAL MON / FRI 5D/4N |
SOUTHERN FRI / TUE 5D/4N |
NORTHERN TUE / MON 7D / 6N |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Suite Queen | $2,940 |
$2,940 |
$4,409 |
| Classic cabin Twin / Double | $2,810 |
$2,810 |
$4,215 |
| Standard Cabin Double | $2,649 |
$2,649 |
$3,974 |
| Standard Cabin Single ** | $3,378 |
$3,378 |
$5,067 |
With the 2012 itineraries, discounts will be applied to all reservations that combine itineraries as follows:
1) For Yacht Isabela II we will apply a 10% discount on the lower priced itinerary –Central or Southern Islands (5 Days/4 Nights), if a second consecutive itinerary is added.
2) A 50% discount will apply on the lower priced itinerary, when reserving a 15Days/14Nights itineary
3) These discounts apply only to full rate bookings
4) These discounts are not applicable for promotional rates
* Special single rates apply only for specific dates, please ask your account executive
**Only 2 cabins are available for single use
Twin / Double Cabins for single use have a surcharge of 50% of the price.
During Peak Season: April 3-9 / Dec 21-25 / Dec 25-31 / Dec 31-Jan 04
- There will be a GROSS surcharge of US$ 130.00 per adult and US$ 100.00 per child
- No discounts apply
- Twin / Double Cabins for single use have a surcharge of 100% of the price.
- Children under 12 sharing cabin with parents, 25% off. (Applies only to one child per adult paying full fare)
- Minimum age 6 years old
RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodations, all meals, island sightseeing, naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish only, snorkeling gear, taxes and transfers in the islands.
Transfer from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Swissôtel, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galápagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest's hotel contact.
NOT INCLUDES:
- Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate $ 15 + VAT per guest for 5-day expeditions.
- Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate $ 30 + VAT per guest for 7-day expeditions.
- Air transportation to / from Galápagos please see rates below.
- Galápagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice).
- Migration Control Card (US $ 10 subject to change without previous notice).
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items.
- Internet / Wi-Fi
NOTES:
- EQ Touring guarantees air space.
- Galápagos Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, logistical or operational reasons.
- All rates are subject to change.
(See POLICIES SHEET for booking, payment and cancellation policies for FITs and GROUPS)
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