Galapagos Islands - ISABELA II

Category: Yacht
Class: Deluxe
Duration: 7 nts

The 40-passenger M/V ISABELA is the most luxurious yacht cruising the Galapagos. She offers 20 outside cabins plus an owner's suite in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The yacht is fully air-conditioned; all cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms. Its three public decks offer the amenities of a larger vessel, including bar-salon, dining room and sun deck. The library contains a large selection of reference books on the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, as well as excellent nature and conservation videos.

From dining room to stateroom, you can expect quality at all levels of service. The ISABELA's trained chefs prepare a superb a-la-carte selection of meals.

The sun deck is comprised of a bar with ample outdoor seating, an observation area for whale and dolphin watching, a Jacuzzi and solarium. As an alternative to snorkelling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the Galapagos rich marine life.

CABINS:
16 Type 1 - approx. 139 sq. ft. with twin beds
2 Type 2 - approx. 128 sq. ft. with double bed
2 Type 3 - approx. 139 sq. ft. with double bed
1 Type 4 (Owner's Cabin)- approx. 170 sq. ft. with double bed

BOAT DESCRIPTION:
Number of Passengers: 40
Length: 166 feet
Beam: n/a
Speed: n/a
Built: 1979 (Spain)
Last Refurbishment: n/a
Crew: 27 + 3 naturalists
Day(s) of Departure: Tuesday
Sea Kayaks: No
Snorkelling Equipment:
Occasional Diving: No
Wet Suits: No
Other Notes: The boat owner's web site

ITINERARY
Tuesday - Arrive Baltra / North Seymour
Wednesday - Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday - Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday - Santa Cruz: Darwin Station / Highlands
Saturday - Tower: Darwin Bay / Prince Philips Steps
Sunday - Fernandina: Punta Espinosa / Isabela: Tagus Cove
Monday - James Island: Puerto Egas / Bartolome
Tuesday - Depart Baltra

Rates are per person, in US$

Add US$ 100 per person during peak season: (2007) March 17-23 and December 22-January 04 (2008) April 02-08 and December 24-31

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- all meals
- transfers in the islands
- use of snorkelling equipment
- all shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- airfare from mainland Ecuador
- beverages
- gratuities
- cancellation/medical insurance
- accommodations and services on mainland Ecuador.

PRE & POST TOUR OPTIONS
We can assist with more than just cruise arrangements, for hotels and tours on mainland Ecuador check out our tour options or ask us to customize a tour.

Rates and cruise itinerary are subject to change