Galapagos cruise aboard the Isabela II

The 40-passenger M/V ISABELA is the most refined cruising experiences in the Galapagos Islands. She offers 20 outside cabins plus an owner's suite in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The yacht 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 the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, as well as excellent nature and conservation videos.

From dining room to stateroom, you can expect quality at all levels of service. The ISABELA's trained chefs prepare a superb a-la-carte selection of meals.

The sun deck is comprised of 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.

CABINS

16 Type 1 - approx. 139 sq. ft. with twin beds
2 Type 2 - approx. 128 sq. ft. with double bed
2 Type 3 - approx. 139 sq. ft. with double bed
1 Type 4 (Owner's Cabin)- approx. 170 sq. ft. with double bed

BOAT DESCRIPTION

Number of Passengers: 40
Length: 166 ft / 53.72 m
Beam: 38 ft / 11.58 m
Speed: 10 knots
Built: 1979 (Spain)
Last Refurbishment: 2007
Crew: 24 + 3 naturalists
Day(s) of Departure: Tuesday
Sea Kayaks: No
Snorkelling Equipment: Yes
Occasional Diving: No
Wet Suits: No
Other Notes: Official web site (with photos and deck plan)

ITINERARY

Tuesday - Arrive Baltra, Galapagos Islands / North Seymour
Wednesday - Española: Gardner Bay / Punta Suarez
Thursday - Floreana: Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay
Friday - Santa Cruz: Darwin Station / Highlands
Saturday - Tower: Darwin Bay / Prince Philips Steps
Sunday - Fernandina: Punta Espinosa / Isabela: Tagus Cove
Monday - James Island: Puerto Egas / Bartolome
Tuesday - Depart Baltra [ see detailed itinerary - 3nts | 4 nts | 7 nts ]

2012 rates - 4 nt cruises
Category	Low Season us$	High Season us$
Standard Cabin (cabins # 14/15)	2,649	2,779
Classic Twin / Double Cabin (cabins 1-12 and 16-21)	2,810	2,940
Master Suite	2,940	3,070
Standard Single Cabin	3,378	3,508
Last Minute Rates

2012 rates - 6 nt cruises
Category	Low Season CA$	High Season CA$
Standard Cabin (cabins # 14/15)	3,974	4,104
Classic Twin / Double Cabin (cabins 1-12 and 16-21)	4,215	4,345
Master Suite	4,409	4,539
Standard Single Cabin	5,067	5,197
Last Minute Rates

Peak Season: April 03-09 and December 21 - January 04
Single Supplement: 50%
Child Discount (under age 12): 25% (one child per adult)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- all meals
- transfers in the Galapagos Islands
- use of snorkelling equipment
- all shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

- US$ 100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- airfare from mainland Ecuador
- beverages
- gratuities
- cancellation/medical insurance
- accommodations and tours on mainland Ecuador.

Rates are per person, in US$ and CA$ as indicated