Yacht Isabela II offers the perfect, intimate space for exploring Darwin’s islands in 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 your stay extra special. With just 20 guest cabins, the yacht’s convivial atmosphere leads to a close-up experience of this unique world. On board, guests find delicious cuisine, faultless service and excellent facilities, including a hot tub, fitness room, bar and outside deck for al fresco meals, drinks, and sunbathing.
Class: First Class
Passengers: 40
Cabins: 16 double Classic Cabins(twin or matrimonial bed), 2 triple Classic Family Cabins, 1 matrimonial Standard Cabin and 1 Owner’s Cabin. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Restaurant, indoor and outdoor bar, lounge, library, business centre, terrace, sundeck, jacuzzi, fitness room, gift shop, glass-bottom
Departures: Monday, Thursday & Friday
Itinerary
| Itinerary Northern – 5D/4N (Monday to Friday) | ||
| Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Highlands and Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Puerto Egas (Santiago |
| PM | Chinese Hat Islet | |
| Wednesday | AM | Prince Philip’s Steps (Genovesa) |
| PM | Darwin Bay (Genovesa) | |
| Thursday | AM | Santa Fe |
| PM | South Plaza Island | |
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | – | |
| Itinerary Western – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station | |
| Friday | AM | Bartolome |
| PM | Sullivan Bay (Santiago) | |
| Saturday | AM | Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Buccaneer Cove (Santiago) | |
| Sunday | AM | Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) |
| PM | Espinoza Point (Fernandina) | |
| Monday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| – | – | |
| Itinerary Southeastern – 7D/6N (Friday to Thursday) | ||
| Friday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Las Bachas (Santa Cruz ) | |
| Saturday | AM | Punta Pitt (San Cristobal) |
| PM | Cerro Colorado (San Cristobal) | |
| Sunday | AM | Gardner Bay (Española) |
| PM | Suarez Point (Española) | |
| Monday | AM | Cormorant Point (Floreana) |
| PM | Post Office Bay & Baroness Cove (Floreana) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Punta Moreno (Isabela) |
| PM | Punta Mangle (Fernandina) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Eden Islet |
| PM | North Seymour | |
| Thursday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | – | |
Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Water, coffee and tea
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Snorkeling equipment
- Wet suit
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.
Departures
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Travel style
This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).
Meeting point
Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.
Flights
In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.
What to bring?
- Passport
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Hat or lightweight scarf
- Layered clothing
- Bathing suit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Motion sickness pills
- Insect repellent
Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.