Luxury Isabela II Cruise Ship

Luxury Isabela II Cruise ship

Reviews★★★★★4.7/5

Description
Explore the Islands with style and comfort: The Galapagos luxury Isabella II has a capacity of only 40 guests, she offers a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying an unforgettable Galapagos expedition, where guests fully experience their sense of discovery and bonding with nature. ISABELA II expeditions offers all aspects of the Galapagos: an intimate contact with wildlife, active volcanoes, a vast Marine Reserve, adventure, comfort and safety.
Our Galapagos luxury 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.
Packing Check List:
Small backpack (waterproof), Comfortable walking shoes
Sneakers with rubber soles, Shorts
Long pants, T-shirts, Long and Short sleeved shirts
Wind breaker, Bathing suit -wetsuit for snorkeling in cold months
Socks, Underwear, Hat or cap, Toilette kit (biodegradable shampoo please)
Sun block, Sunglasses, Binoculars, Camera & camcorder
Any medicine you may be taking, Book/ Notebook

Important Information

Luggage: No more than 20 Kilos (44 pounds) of luggage (one suitcase) may be checked on flights to or from the Galapagos Islands.
Additional luggage may be stored at your hotel. These restrictions do not include small carry-on flight bags or camera cases.

Cruise attire: For travel in the Galapagos, clothing ranges from informal to very informal. Essentials include sneakers, shorts, long- and short-sleeve lightweight shirts, bathing suit, a wide-brimmed hat, long pants, and a wind breaker or light jacket for evenings. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and lots of film.

Shoes: Most walking ashore is over rocky lava terrain. Therefore tennis shoes, sneakers or walking shoes with rubber soles must be worn.

Climate: The Galapagos Islands are located on the equator. The tropical heat, however, is tempered by Pacific breezes.
There are two seasons in the islands: the rainy, hot season from December to June when humidity is high and average temperatures are in the 80s F (26°-30° C). There may be occasional showers, but the days are generally hot and sunny.
From June to November, you can expect cool winds, ocassionally bringing with them a light misty-type drizzle called «garúa.» Temperatures average in the 70s F (20°-24° C) during the day and lower at night.

Passports: Passengers must travel to the Galapagos with their passports.
Passport numbers must be furnished one month prior to arrival.

Galapagos National Park admission fee
US$100 per person. It must be paid upon arrival at the airport in Galapagos (rate is subject to change without notice).

Electric current: 110/AC. Electric shavers and hair dryers can be accommodated.

Local time: GMT minus 6 hours in the Galapagos Islands. GMT minus 5 hours on mainland Ecuador.

Purchases on board: US dollars or travelers cheques may be used on board. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) are also accepted.

Safety: All safety and fire prevention measures have been implemented on all vessels. There is a resident physician aboard ISABELA II. Life jackets are mandatory for all «panga» rides (outboard motorized Zodiacs).

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Wine, beer and soft drinks are extra. Bottled water is supplied in each cabin free of charge.

Included

Accommodations, all meals, island sightseeing, naturalist guides and lecture services in English/Spanish only, snorkeling gear, taxes and transfers in the islands.
Shared transfers from main hotels in Quito (Casa Gangotena, Hilton Colon, Swissôtel, Marriott, Dann Carlton) and in Guayaquil (Hilton Colon, Oro Verde, Hampton Inn, Sheraton) to airport for flights to / from Galápagos are included in these rates. To coordinate these transfers we must have guest's hotel contact.

Excluded

Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate $ 15 + VAT per guest for 5-day expeditions.
Wet Suits available for rent, NET rate $ 30 + VAT per guest for 7-day expeditions.
Air transportation to / from Galápagos and airport taxes (subject to change without previous notice).
Galápagos National Park entrance fee (US$ 100 subject to change without previous notice).
Migration Control Card (US $ 20 subject to change without previous notice).
Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverage, gratuities, gifts and additional items.
Internet / Wi-Fi