LUXURY YACHTS
Isabela II Yacht
The Isabela II is one of the most luxurious yachts cruising the Galapagos and offers an elegant, yet relaxed, atmosphere in which to experience the Enchanted Islands. The atmosphere aboard the Isabela II is that of an elegant yacht. It is one of the most luxurious means of touring the Galapagos Islands.
OVERVIEW
Features 20 comfortable cabins, with twin or queen-size beds, Safety boxes, Hair dryers, Bar – Lounge, Boutique, Gift Shop, Radio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications, Jacuzzi,
Snorkeling Equipment, Multimedia natural history lectures , Stargazing Program, Digital camera and underwater housing, Glass bottom boat, Reading Room & Natural History Library , Air conditioned throughout.
SPECIFICATION
- Length: 125 ft. (38m)
- Beam: 38 feet (11.6 m)
- Gross tonnage: 1.025 tons.
- Capacity: 40 Passengers
- Accommodation: 20 outside twin cabins, all with private shower and toilet
- On Board: bar, lounge, sundeck, game room
- Speed: 12 knots
ITINERARY
7-day Galapagos Itinerary “Northern”
| Tuesday-Monday: | ||
| TUE | Am | San Cristobal Island Arrival to airport where your trip will begin. San Cristobal is the first island in the Galapagos that Charles Darwin visited. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Colorado Amazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island. | |
| WED | Am | Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high. |
| Pm | Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies. | |
| THU | Am | Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Puerto Egas Puerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s. | |
| FRI | Am | Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions. | |
| SAT | Am | Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you’ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef. |
| Pm | Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. | |
| SUN | Am | Rábida Island: Red Beach A noisy colony of sea lions lives on the beach. The short trail inland is a good place to observe land birds. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill A hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds. | |
| MON | Am | Baltra Airport |
5-day Galapagos Itinerary “Central”
| Monday-Friday: | ||
| MON | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. | |
| THU | Am | Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen |
| Pm | South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galápagos. | |
| WED | Am | North Seymour Island Explore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach A swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos. | |
| THU | Am | Bartholomew Island Visit the Pinnacle Rock and the white-sand beach: the best area to get photos of Galápagos penguins. |
| Pm | Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay Thelava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there. | |
| FRI | Am | Baltra Airport |
5-day Galapagos Itinerary “Southern”
| Friday-Tuesday: | ||
| FRI | Am | Baltra Island Arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island. |
| Pm | Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station An organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galápagos. | |
| SAT | Am | Floreana Island: Post Office Bay A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel. |
| Floreana Island: Baroness’ Observatory This site shows a breath-taking view of La Lobería and the inland features of Floreana Island. | ||
| Pm | Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. | |
| Floreana Island: Champion Islet A small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent. | ||
| SUN | Am | Española Island: Suárez Point Suárez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago. |
| Pm | Española Island: Gardner Bay Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions. | |
| MON | Am | San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. |
| Pm | San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. | |
| TUE | Am | San Cristobal Airport |
DECK PLAN
