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Isabela II

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Overview


Built to travel off-the-beaten-path, Isabela II's sleek design is perfect to navigate the coastal waterways, inland channels and narrow inlets of the South American waters, while providing a special camaraderie environment with fellow explorers on the ship's decks.


Isabela II carries her own glass-bottom boat for close-up marine life observation and is equipped for a variety of aquatic activities while on-island

Onboard crew consists of 24, well-trained team members consisting of Ecuadorian officers, naturalists and crew, as well as a resident physician

Expedition and naturalist guides provide knowledge to guests and enrich their travels with perspectives on everything from botany to geology

Built to travel off-the-beaten-path, Isabela II's sleek design is perfect to navigate the coastal waterways, inland channels and narrow inlets of the South American waters, while providing a special camaraderie environment with fellow explorers on the ship's decks.

Isabela II has three decks, Main, Cabin, and Sun. The Sun Deck features a bar with deck chairs for outdoor seating, an observation deck for watching wildlife at leisure, a Jacuzzi, and a solarium. Her well-trained 24-member team consists of Ecuadorian officers, naturalists, and crew, as well as a resident physician. Cuisine aboard the ship is a combination of Continental and Ecuadorian, with varied menus. Days are spent on natural history shore excursions on the islands, with transportation to and from the ship usually by Zodiac inflatable boats; they are available to everyone. Isabela II carries her own glass-bottom boat aboard for close-up observation of marine life. Isabela II's staterooms (averaging 139 sq. ft.) are all outside staterooms featuring private bathrooms with showers, individual air conditioning, plenty of storage space for belongings, desk, two bedside tables and a music system; the on-board electrical current is 110 volts.

Ship Statistics
Year Built 1979
Refurbished 2018
Length 166 ft
Width 37 ft
Tonnage 1,025
Speed 10
Passenger Capacity 40
Crew Size 24
No. of Deck 3
No. of Cabin 21
No. of large Cabin 0
No. of wheelchair Cabin 0
Services & Amenities
Facilities
Double YES
Lounge Area YES
Shower YES
Toiletries Provided YES
Room Service Available YES
Safe YES
Hair Dryer YES
Desk YES
TV YES
Twin YES

  • Outdoor Lounge & Bar
  • Observation Platform
  • Jacuzzi
  • Life Boats
  • Exercise Room


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  • Cabins 1 - 20

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  • Comb Bar
  • Library
  • Reception
  • Gift Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Centre

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Dining Room (complimentary)

fine

Staterooms (averaging 139 sq. ft.) are all outside staterooms featuring private en-suite bathrooms, individual air conditioning, a music system, two bedside tables and plenty of storage space for a more relaxed and comfortable cruising experience.

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Category A (Master Suite)
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Category B
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Category C
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Embark on a ship built with Galápagos Island cruising in mind! From your first briefing, boat drill and launch… to the excitement of your first wet landing… the Isabela II provides you with an exceptional cruise experience as you explore the islands that time forgot in total comfort. Your first night aboard begins with a cocktail hour followed by a lecture to prepare you for your first day of exploration. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow guests as you enjoy creative Ecuadorian dishes and internationally prepared cuisine under the leadership of a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef. Retire to your comfortable and contemporarily designed stateroom as you fall asleep dreaming of all that lies ahead for you this week. 

Rise in the morning for a hearty breakfast that will nourish and fuel you for the exciting day that lies ahead. After a safety briefing, board a panga for your first coastal ride followed by a dry landing and an opportunity to walk and explore. Head back onboard for lunch, where you will rest and replenish before an afternoon of further exploration. Once back onboard at days' end, a recap and briefing will take place before dinner with the ship's naturalists to discuss the days' wildlife encounters along with additional insights and observations. Before retiring for the evening… if the skies are clear… head up to the top deck to star gaze before falling asleep in your comfortable stateroom, as you rest up for the adventures that lie ahead.

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