M/Y Isabela II
Galápagos
Type: 40 passenger Deluxe Motor-yachtLength: 183 ft
Beam: 38 ft
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Cruise length: 5-day and 7-day itineraries
Yacht Isabela II is a Galapagos cruise that offers the perfect, intimate space for you and your travel companions to explore Darwin’s islands in comfort and safety.
The yacht’s congenial atmosphere lead to a close-up experience of this unique world. Onboard, travelers find delicious cuisine, faultless service, and excellent facilities, including a hot tub, fitness room, gift shop, library, bar-lounge and outside deck for al fresco meals, drinks, and sunbathing. Evenings provide multimedia presentations, natural history lectures plus equatorial stargazing. Isabela II features a/c in all interior areas, radio, telephone and e-mail communications (via limited satellite internet connection onboard).
Her 20 outside staterooms have a seating area, writing desk, safety boxes, hairdryers and picture windows. The Cabin Deck features 16 Classic Twin Cabins (139 sq ft) and 2 Classic Family Cabins with a Queen bed & a sofa bed (139 sq ft) for triple accommodations, as well as 1 Standard Queen Cabin (128 sq ft) arranged around outer corridors. The Main Deck Owner’s Queen Cabin (170 sq ft) is situated right next to the yacht’s social areas, a perfect option for guests looking for fewer stairs.
The large, 3-deck layout minimizes seasickness, offers ample deck space and amenities. Sustainable cruise technology, including a low-emission engine and a wastewater treatment plant, reduces traveler’s environmental footprint.
Gourmet a-la-carte meals are created on board by a Le-Cordon-Bleu gastronomic director and trained chefs providing superb culinary experiences, including BBQ and alfresco dining.
An attentive and friendly crew of 27 is one of the most experienced and tight-knit onboard team in the archipelago, they welcome you aboard with seamless attention to detail making your stay extra special.
Three naturalist guides (including an Expedition Leader) accompany each departure as do a full-time Medical Officer available for complementary consultations. The islands’ marine life is observed through snorkeling outings and a glass-bottom excursion boat.
Discover a variety of visitor sites with safe, thought-provoking expeditions that gets you up-close with wildlife in small groups averaging 13 guests or less per naturalist guide. Explore by zodiac and kayak outings along the coastline. Swim and snorkel with sea lion, sea turtles and marine life (snorkeling gear is included & wetsuits are available for rent). All aquatic activities onboard are authorized by the Galapagos National Park.
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