The Isabela II Galapagos Cruise motor yacht offers a more traditional style cruise experience, in terms of ship size and extra on-board facilities. This vessel offers space for up to 40 guests. With 3 naturalist guides on-board, expedition group sizes tend to be smaller than on the smaller yachts, with each guide typically leading 12-14 people rather than the standard 16. This is a larger ship, but is ecologically designed. Its per passenger carbon footprint remains low due to its sustainable technology, onboard water desalination, and wastewater treatment.
This ample vessel has multiple social areas, large cabins, multiple dining and cocktail areas, a library, cardio fitness center, and an amazing sundeck. If comfort is a priority then lets get you on-board, cruising in style, and enjoying all the great naturalist & wildlife spots.
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Bachas BeachAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 2 – Cerro Colorado – Pitt PointAMCerro Colorado
San Cristobal Island: Cerro ColoradoAmazing views of La Galapaguera as well as the south and eastern coasts of the island.
PMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Day 3 – Gardner Bay – Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
PMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 4 – Cormoran Point – Post Office Bay – Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
PMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 5 – Moreno Point – Mangle PointAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMMangle Point
Fernandina Island: Mangle PointA visit to Mangle Point allows visitors to witness the amazing views and wildlife on the Coast of Fernandina Island.
Day 6 – Eden Islet – North Seymour IslandAMEden Islet
Santa Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife.
PMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 7 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – HighlandsAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 2 – Puerto Egas – Sombrero ChinoAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 – Prince Phillip Steps – Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 4 – Santa Fe Island – Carrion PointAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMCarrion Point
Santa Cruz Island: Carrion PointA lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks.
Day 5 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – Puerto Ayora – Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMPuerto Ayora
Santa Cruz Island: Puerto AyoraThe economic centre of the Galapagos with many souvenir shops, bars, internet coffee, etc.
Charles Darwin Station
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Bartholomew Island – Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 3 – Dragon Hill – SantiagoAMDragon Hill
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
PMSantiago
Salt Mine
Day 4 – Vicente Roca Point – Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 5 – Baltra DepartureAMBaltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Included
– Shore excursions. – Accommodation. – All meals. – Bilingual naturalist guides. – Conferences and lectures. – Visits to the islands mentioned in the itinerary. – Transportation to/from the airport in Galapagos. – Snorkelling equipment. – Internet and WiFi (intermittent and low-bandwidth).
Not Included
– Airline tickets to/from Galapagos. – Galapagos National Park admission fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice)**. – Transit Control Card for Galapagos (US$ 20 per person subject to change without previous notice)**. – Wet suits (available for rent). – Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages*. – Tips. – Gifts and additional items.
