Galapagos - Ecuador
Cruise Ship
5-7 Days
Included
Easy
48 Passengers
The Isabela II Galapagos Cruise is a perfect choice for those seeking an intimate and personalized experience in the archipelago. The ship features 20 spacious cabins, each with large windows that provide stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. The cabins are elegantly designed with a focus on comfort and relaxation, featuring air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and luxurious amenities. The ship also boasts a state-of-the-art water treatment plant that provides guests with safe and clean drinking water throughout their stay.
The culinary experience onboard the Isabela II Cruise Ship is exceptional, with expert chefs using locally sourced ingredients to create a range of delicious and healthy dishes. The ship’s dining room offers a relaxed and elegant atmosphere, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on Ecuadorian and international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy drinks and light bites at the ship’s bar, which features an extensive selection of wines, spirits, and cocktails.
The Isabela II Cruise Ship offers several areas to relax and enjoy the ship’s amenities, including a spacious sun deck with comfortable seating and a Jacuzzi, providing guests with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
MON Baltra: Transfer from the Airport, highlands of Santa Cruz Island
TUE Puerto Egas (Santiago Island), Chinese Hat Islet
WED Prince Philipās Steps (Genovesa Island), Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
THU Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island
FRI Baltra: Transfer to the airport
(5 days A)
Day 1: You will take a bus from Baltra Island’s airport to Santa Cruz Highlands, where you will have lunch at a nearby local restaurant. Then we’ll go to a reserve in the area known for being theĀ best place in the archipelago to see giant tortoises in their native environment. The tortoises can be easily identified as they lumber around, snacking on grass and leaves and sinking in small pools. In addition, a few lava tunnels have been discovered in the reserve. We take a short bus ride down to Puerto Ayora to board the Isabela II.
Day 2: Following a wet landing on the black, sandy beach of Egas Port in the morning, our trek leads us to crossing paths with recently reintroduced land iguanas, as well as land and marine birds. In the afternoon, head to Chinese Hat. Here, there is a path following the shore into an unsettling scene of jet black lava. These hardy shrubs can thrive in the absence of soil and were among the first flora species to inhabit barren lava settings. Along the route, you can see GalƔpagos lava lizards. Chinese Hat is also known as an excellent snorkeling spot in the GalƔpagos Islands. The waters are protected by the nearby island of Santiago, providing calm waters for both swimmers and scuba divers.
Day 3: You will take a panga ride to Genovesa Island first thing in the morning to see Prince Phillip’s Steps. A high hike up these stairs will lead you to a flat mountain range with colonies of Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and frigate birds. At this location, you can also snorkel and kayak. In the afternoon, visit Darwin Bay, a white sand coral beach. Onboard dinner at the end of the day.
Day 4: The day will begin with a trip to Santa Fe Island, in which you’ll visit a white sand beach that is home to a sea lion settlement. You can also see Galapagos hawks, a land iguana that is unique to this island, and snorkel or swim from the shore. In the midday, you will visit South Plaza Island.Ā This area is home to yellow gray land iguanas, which can be seen while relaxing on the beach. Onboard dinner at the end of the day.
Day 5: After breakfast, the yacht will arrive at Baltra Island, and you will take a bus to the airport to catch your flight back to the mainland.
THU Baltra: Transfer from the airport, Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station
FRI Bartolome Island, Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island)
SAT Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island), Buccaneer Cove (Santiago Island)
SUN Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island), Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
MON Baltra: Transfer from the airport
(5 days B)
Day 1: You will take a bus from Baltra Island’s airport to Santa Cruz Highlands, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Puerto Ayora. After that, you will visit Charles Darwin Research Station and gain knowledge about the preservation efforts that have been made to safeguard the Galapagos species, and is also home to tortoises ranging in size from 3-inches to 4-feet long adults. Following this activity, board the Isabela II Yacht at the port for a pleasant cocktail and dinner.
Day 2: On this day, we’ll go to an incredible place, Bartolome Island. Here, climbing aĀ wooden staircase is a great way to start the day and experience a wonderful panoramic view. Following the walk, we take a panga ride around the massive Pinnacle Rock, looking for Galapagos penguins and other wildlife.
Day 3: To start the day, we’ll take you to Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island’s north shore, in which you’ll visit a brine lagoon frequented by flamingos. From here, you will also have a stunning view of the entire island. After lunch, take a small boat ride to Buccaneer’s Cove, which is inhabited by a variety of marine birds, sea lions, and other species. This is also an excellent snorkeling location. Onboard dinner at the end of the day.
Day 4: We’ll be allowed to snorkel along the cliffs, surely in the company of green sea turtles as well as amusing sea lions, depending on the ocean conditions. We finish our adventure on a good note by visiting the island of Fernandina, the archipelago’s youngest island and undoubtedly one of the world’s most immaculate ecosystems. Punta Espinoza, our visitor site, has a fantastic mix of landscapes and rich biodiversity, all influenced by the island’s grand volcano. Hawks, penguins, large numbers of marine iguanas, and the famous flightless cormorant with its enticing blue eyes are among the highlights to see.
Day 5: After breakfast, you will disembark at Baquerizo Moreno Port and take a bus to San Cristobal Airport, where you will board your flight back to the mainland.
FRI Baltra & Santa Cruz Islands: Las Bachas
SAT San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt, Cerro Colorado
SUN EspaƱola Island: Gardner Bay, Punta Suarez
MON Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay & Baroness Cove
TUE Isabela & Fernandina Islands: Punta Moreno, Punta Mangle (Fernandina Island)
WED Santa Cruz & North Seymour Islands: Eden Islet, North Seymour Island
THU Baltra: Transfer to the airport
(7 days)
Day 1: When you arrive at Baltra Island’s airport, you will be moved to the Isabela II Yacht at the port. Following lunch onboard, you will spend the afternoon at Bachas Beach. This little length of beach has pure white sand and turquoise seas, and it is an important nesting location for sea turtles on the islands. In English, the name āBachasā translates to “The Barges.” After WWII, the United States Navy abandoned two ships here from its station on adjacent Balta Island. Today, visitors may see the rusted sides of the barge jutting out from beneath the sand. Las Bachas is a beautiful swimming beach where guests may swim among marine iguanas, sea lions, and reef sharks.
Day 2: The day will begin by landing on the eastern tip of San Cristobal Island, where you’ll visit Pitt Point and hike a path that ascends from the beach, with a breathtaking view of the island from the upper edge. Following lunch onboard, you will visit the Cerro Colorado breeding center (Galapaguera), which is home to threatened species such as giant tortoises and where conservation efforts are being made to protect these species. Return to the yacht for dinner after this tour.
Day 3: On this day, you will visit Suarez Point for a hike on lava landscape to see seabird colonies such as boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and marine iguanas. In the afternoon, you’ll travel to Gardner Bay, where you’ll find a white coral beach teeming with sea lions. This is also a good place for snorkeling, and you can kayak or take a panga ride around the bay. Onboard dinner at the end of the day.
Day 4: Your first task on Floreana island will be a trip to Cormorant Point, where you will be given the chance to explore a granitic beach and a white sand beach. You can also snorkel or go for a panga ride on champion Islet. Your second stop, in the midday, will be at Post Office Bay, a legendary barrel that has been utilized as a post office ever since the 18th century.Ā You can also go snorkeling from the beach. Dinner onboard and rest.
Day 5: Following a stroll through the mangroves in seek of sea turtles, we depart in the morning amongst all the dominated massive volcanoes of southern Isabela Island, some of which are still active. Following our trek, we can board our crystal boats or go deep-sea snorkeling. We’ll explore Fernandina’s shoreline in the afternoon on our pangas. We finish our tour with a crystal boat ride or a deep-water snorkel, depending on the sea conditions.
Day 6: We take a panga ride to Eden Islet, which is situated off the coast of Santa Cruz, where we will see blue-footed boobies, reef sharks, and frigates. There is an opportunity to snorkel and, if weather permits, cruise in the glass-bottom boat. This island’s volcanic setting is breathtaking. We disembark in the afternoon for a stroll along the coast and inside the lovely flat island of North Seymour. Nighttime checklist, sendoff cocktail, and dinner will take place.
Day 7: After breakfast, the yacht will arrive at Baltra Island, and you will take a bus to the airport to catch your flight back to the mainland.
2024 PRICES | ||
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5 Days | 7 Days | |
Standard | US$4,256 | US$5,279 |
Classic | US$4,514 | US$6,076 |
Classic Family | US$4,514 | US$6,076 |
Master Cabin | US$4,719 | US$6,363 |
Vessel type
Cruise Ship
Year built
2000
Length
125ft ( 38m)
Beam
38ft ( 12m)
Max speed
12 knots
Crew
26 Crew members + 1 Cruise Director + 2 Bilingual Guide
Capacity
40 passengers
Decks
3
16 Classic Cabins (1-10/16-21)
12m2, twin beds, with small windows
2 Classic Family Cabins (11 & 12)
12.8m2, double matrimonial bed + sofa bed, with small windows
1 Standard Cabin (14)
12m2, double matrimonial bed, with small window
Triple Cabins
classic family cabins can be used as triple cabins
Private bathroom
Boutique
Cruise Manager
Fitness Center
Infirmary Station
Kayaks
Reliable & Affordable
Green Policies
WiFi
Snorkeling equipment
Jacuzzi