| General Information 2011 | ||
| Departure Days | Price per Person | |
| 8 Days Cruise | Tuesday | USD 4,238 |
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| Capacity | 40 passengers | |
| Itinerary Overview | |
| Tuesday: | North Seymour Island |
| Wednesday: | Española Island– Gardner Bay – Suarez Point |
| Thursday: | Floreana Island– Cormorant Point – Champions – Post Office |
| Friday: | Santa Cruz Island– Highlands – Charles Darwin Station |
| Saturday: | Genovesa Island– Darwin Bay – Prince Philips Steps |
| Sunday: | Isabela Island– Tagus Cove / Fernandina Island – Espinoza Point |
| Monday: | Santiago Island – Puerto Egas / Bartolome Island |
| Tuesday: | Return flight |
Characteristics:
Motor Yacht Isabella II This 40-guest cruise ship, Isabela II, with 20 outside cabins plus an owner’s suite, is one of the most luxurious yacht cruising the Galapagos Islands, and offers an elegant, relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the Galapagos Islands. Its three public decks offer the amenities of a larger vessel, including bar-salon, dining room and sun deck. The library contains a large selection of reference books on Galapagos and Ecuador, making this reference library the most complete source of information of any Galapagos vessel.
The 40-guest ship, with 20 outside cabins plus an owner’s suite, is the one of the most luxurious yachts which is cruises the Galapagos, and offers an elegant, relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure on the islands. The ship is fully air-conditioned; all cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms. Its three public decks offer the amenities of a larger vessel, including bar-salon, dining room and sun deck. The library contains a large selection of reference books on Galapagos and Ecuador. Isabela´s trained chefs prepare a superb a-la-carte selection of meals. The sun deck has a bar with ample outdoor seating, an observation area for whale and dolphin watching, a Jacuzzi and solarium. As an alternative to snorkelling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the Galapagos rich marine life. The expedition team consists of three naturalist guides. Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day’s activities. At night, when pitch-dark starry skies are seen, stargazing is an amazing nocturnal activity. The southern skies are beautifully arranged with exuberant constellations.
| Technical Specification | |
| Type | Motor Yacht |
| Year of construction | 1979 – last renovation: 2000 |
| Length | 53 m |
| Beam | 11 m |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Electricity: | 110/220 AC in all cabins |
| Crew | 24 + 3 naturalist guides |
| Facilities | 40 passengers in 20 outside cabins / all with privat bath room, warm water shower and toilette / Air conditioning / al fresco Restaurant / sun deck / libary / boutique and souvenir shop |
Prices per Person for 2011:
| Double cabin per person: | USD 4,198. - |
| Fuel surcharge: | USD 203.- per person |
| Single supplement: | 100 % |
| Discount for children under 12 years: | 25 % |
| Supplement for cruises during Eastern, Christmas and New Year: | |
| Adult: | USD 200.- per person |
| Child: | USD 100.- per child |
Included in the price :
All transfers in Galapagos, cruise on board of the ISABELA in double accommodation with all facilities, English speaking naturalist guide, purified water free to drink.
Not included in the price:
Flights mainland to/from Galápagos (e.g. Quito – Galapagos – Quito USD 420.-er person), entrance fee to Galapagos National Park USD 100.- per person, migration card USD 10.- per person, beverages, tips, personal items, insurance.
NB
Itinerary is subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, operational matters, National Park Authorities advise, or captain´s decision for passengers security.
