Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin #14 is 128 square feet with a double bed and view window. It opens to an exterior (enclosed) passageway on the Cabin Deck. May only be booked for single occupancy.
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Isabela II
Isabela II is a standout in the Galapagos Islands for her unique size. She features a sundeck bar, hot tub, snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat.
Capacity
40
Remodeled
2018
Crew Members
26 crew members
Length
166 feet
Beam
38 feet
Cruising Speed
10 knots
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The Isabela II offers the amenities of a large ship with the intimacy of a 40-guest small yacht, a unique size for a Galapagos vessel. With an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere she cruises the Galapagos Islands efficiently, allowing guests to enjoy their adventure fully and in style.
Choose the Isabela II for her experienced staff, delicious cuisine and expert naturalist guides. Also choose her for exclusivity: She is the only ship at many of the stops on her itineraries. Her comfortable cabins include family options, making her a great option for Galapagos family cruises. Add to the experience fine dining, a sundeck bar, a hot tub and a glass-bottom boat for an intimate and exploratory Galapagos adventure.
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Renowned Ecuadorian designer Diego Arteta, who decorated Casa Gangotena and Mashpi Lodge, most recently refreshed the ship’s interior with new fabrics throughout the bar, lounge and dining room, new carpet, a resized business center with a desk and two shared computers and enhanced lighting. And Isabela II’s modern technology helps her consume less fuel and treat wastewater via an onboard desalination equipment.
Common Areas Aboard Isabela II
The yacht Isabela II is fully air conditioned and has three public decks, including the Boat Deck, Cabin Deck and Main Deck. After a fun-filled excursion, relax in the bar, sunbathe on the sundeck, borrow a book from the Natural History Library, use Wifi at the reception area, converse in the lounge and take advantage of the 24-hour snack station with snacks, coffee and tea. The updated gift shop offers accessories like hats, windbreakers and sunscreen. Throughout the ship, find TV screens outlining the day’s adventures and updating guests with necessary details. From the dining room to sundeck to stateroom, there is a superior sense of quality and high levels of service throughout. Isabela II does not carry binoculars, so guests are recommended to bring their own.
Dining Aboard Isabela II
In addition to the main dining room, some meals are served al fresco on the sundeck when weather conditions and navigation permits. Enjoy searching for whales and dolphins while dining and feel the ocean breeze on your cheeks. Indoor dining is equally lavish in the formal dining room with a 3:2 crew-to-guest ratio. Drinks are a specialty aboard Isabela II as well, created by an expert, Peruvian mixologist.
Optional activities like sea kayaking (8 double kayaks are carried on board), stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling and swimming are geared for all levels of ability. For non-snorkelers, a glass-bottom boat offers an ideal alternative for viewing the underwater world. On board, guests enjoy an air conditioned, 24-hour, indoor gym with glass panels to view outside on the Boat Deck. The library offers resources of natural history about the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, while two computer stations in the business center offer free internet and WiFi (although internet connections are intermittent and low-bandwidth). Finally, an infirmary and 24/7 Medical Officer are available, for added peace of mind.
With just 20 guest cabins, Isabela II’s convivial atmosphere leads to a close-up experience of the unique Darwinian world. Four cabin categories, ranging from 128 to 170 square feet, are arranged around outer corridors. All cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms with biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner, and hair dryers. Every cabin also comes equipped with a view window, desk and chair, safe, luggage storage, a closet, extra blankets, individual temperature control and reusable water bottles. New decor, linens, lighting, blackout curtains, 110-volt A&B electrical outlets and USB ports make each cabin modern and convenient.
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Classic Cabin
Classic Cabins #1-10 & #16-21 are 139 square feet and have 2 twin beds and a view window. They open to an exterior (enclosed) passageway on the Cabin Deck.
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Classic Family Cabin
Classic Family Cabins #11 & #12 are 139 square feet with a queen bed, a small fold-out twin bed that can accommodate a child for triple use and a view window. They open to an exterior (enclosed) passageway on the Cabin Deck.
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Owner's Cabin
The Owner’s Cabin (#22) is 170 square feet with a double bed, view window and private bath. It is located on the Main Deck. Situated right next to the yacht’s social areas, it’s a perfect option for guests who prefer fewer stairs.
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