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Our 40-guest vessel, with 20 outside cabins plus an owner's suite, is the most luxurious yacht cruising the Galapagos, and offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the Islands. The yacht is fully airconditioned; all cabins are spacious and have private bathrooms. Its three public decks offer the amenities of a larger vessel, including barsalon, dining room and sun deck. The library contains a large selection of reference books on Galapagos and Ecuador, as well as excellent nature and conservation videos, making this reference library the most complete source of information of any Galapagos vessel.

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation

Explore the Galapagos Islands with style and comfort: With a capacity of only 40 explorers, the luxury class ISABELA II yacht offers a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying wildlife adventure in a unique Galapagos expedition, where guests fully experience their sense of discovery and bonding with nature. ISABELA II expeditions offer all aspects of the Galapagos: an intimate contact with wildlife, active volcanoes, a vast Marine Reserve, adventure, comfort and safety.

Our luxury class Yacht ISABELA II offers the most in-depth week itinerary (Tuesday to Tuesday) allowing guests to enjoy all that Galapagos is famous for: from ancient giant tortoises to penguins, from sleek flamingos to bold sharks, from bizarre flightless cormorants to rugged marine iguanas and from whales and dolphins to dramatic island volcanoes and breathtaking scenery, plus the exploration of the Galapagos Marine Reserve (the second largest in the world) on kayaks, the glass bottom boat, swimming or snorkeling.

The expertise of three English-speaking Naturalist Guides matches their contagious enthusiasm, whether discussing geology or bird watching, snorkeling or stargazing, evolution or marine actitivies. Guests of ISABELA II have the opportunity to explore the islands in small groups with fellow enthusiasts who share their same passion for nature, curiosity and spirit of observation.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Construction: 1979

Reconstruction: Pensacola, Florida, 1988

Refurbishment: Panama, March 2000

Category: Deluxe

Gross Tonnage: 1.025 tons.

Type of Vessel: Motor Yacht

Capacity: 40 guests

Length: 53.72 meters (166 feet)

Beam: 11.58 meters (38 feet)

Speed: 10 knots

Electricity: 110 Volts 60 Hz.

Engines: 2 GM Detroit Diesel 900 BHP each

Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS

Safety Certificates: SOLAS 74 - ISM

Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the bridge.

Life Jackets: In each cabin

Lifeboats: 2 units semi enclosed

Landing Craft: 3 Zodiacs + glass bottom boat

Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring

Decks: 3 (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck)

Crew: 24

Naturalist: 3

Medical Officer: Permanently on board

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Itineraries

Traveling with Zenith gives you a clear understanding on what you will be doing during your selected itinerary. For any questions, feel free to contact us using our "Live Chat" tool or our handy contact forms placed throughout the site.

Itinerary (Central Islands)  
DAYPLAN 
Monday Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
 
Tuesday Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
 
Wednesday North Seyour Island
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
 
Thursday Bartholome Island
Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
 
Friday Baltra Airport  
     

 

Itinerary (Southern Islands)  
DAYPLAN 
Friday Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
 
Saturday Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
Cormorant Point - Champion Islet
 
Sunday Española Island: Suarez Point
Gardner Bay
Monday San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point
Witch Hill
Tuesday San Cristobal Airport
     

 

Itinerary (Northern Islands)  
DAYPLAN 
Tuesday San Cristobal Airport
Red Hill Tortoise Reserve
 
Wednesday Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip's Steps
Darwin Bay 
 
Thursday Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cover
Egas Port 
 
Friday Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point
Isabela Island: Tagus Cove 
 
Saturday Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
Vicente Roca Point
 
Sunday Rabida Island
Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill 
 
Monday Baltra Airport