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Isabela II Galapagos Cruises

Cruise to the Galapagos Islands aboard the 40-passenger Yacht Isabela II, one of the most luxurious motor yachts in the Galapagos Islands. The Yacht Isabela II offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the Galapagos Islands. The Isabela II Galapagos small ship cruise visits San Cristobal, Genovesa Island, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz, Isabela and Fernandina Island.

The Yacht Isabella II offers the efficiency and intimacy of a smaller yacht yet retains the luxury and amenities of a small ship cruise. She is the perfect size for travelers seeking the ultimate in comfort and adventure. Three expert naturalists lead daily hikes and snorkeling, to point out finches, boobies, sea lions, tortoise and more incredible Galapagos wildlife. Onboard the Yacht Isabela II expect excellent service, comfortable cabins, fine dining, sundeck bar, Jacuzzi, snorkeling and a glass-bottom boat.

Most Galapagos cruise travelers will require pre- and post-cruise accommodations in Ecuador, round-trip flights, National Park entrance fees & transit cards etc. Choose our Galapagos Cruise Package or work with our experts on a custom Galapagos tour. See trip notes for more details.

Yacht Isabela II Galapagos Cruise Itineraries

The Yacht Isabela II operates one 7 day/6 night itinerary and two unique 5 day/4 night itineraries. When combined consecutively these cruises equal a 15 day/14 night Galapagos cruise with no repeated landing sites. The shorter itineraries can also be combined in various ways to create 9, 11 or 15 day cruises.

For your assistance we have put together a handy guide: How to choose your Galapagos Cruise

Small Ship descriptions, deck plans Isabela II

Northern Galapagos Cruise 7 days/6 nights

Day 1 - TUESDAY - San Cristobal, Cerro Colorado
Day 2 - WEDNESDAY - Phillip's Steps, Darwin Bay
Day 3 - THURSDAY - Buccaneer Cove, Puerto Eggas
Day 4 - FRIDAY - Punta Espinoza, Tagus Cove
Day 5 - SATURDAY - Urbina Bay, Punta Vicente Roca
Day 6 - SUNDAY - Rabida Island, Cerro Dragon
Day 7 - MONDAY - Baltra Island
Northern Islands Itinerary Details

Central Galapagos Cruise 5 days/4 nights

Day 1 - MONDAY - Los Gamelos, Darwin Station
Day 2 - TUESDAY - Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island
Day 3 - WEDNESDAY - North Seymour Island, Las Bachas
Day 4 - THURSDAY - Bartolome Island, Sullivan Bay
Day 5 - FRIDAY - Baltra Island
Central Islands Itinerary Details

Southern Galapagos Cruise 5 days/4 nights

Day 1 - FRIDAY - Baltra, El Chato Twin Craters, Darwin Station
Day 2 - SATURDAY - Baroness Cove, Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point
Day 3 - SUNDAY - Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay
Day 4 - MONDAY - Punta Pitt, Cerro Brujo
Day 5 - TUESDAY - San Cristobal Island
Southern Islands Itinerary Details

GALAPAGOS CRUISE INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: For your convenience we offer an Inclusive Package with three nights hotel accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil, all airport/hotel transfers, Galapagos flights, Galapagos National Park entrance fees and taxes, Galapagos migration card and your Galapagos cruise. View details of our Galapagos Cruise Inclusive Package.

Travelers not interested in our inclusive package must purchase Galapagos flights in conjunction with their Galapagos cruise.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE CUSTOM PACKAGE: If you are booking a cruise-only program our experts can assist with hotels, transfers, flights and tours. Contact AdventureSmith Explorations about customizing your tour or the possibilities of combining this trip with our Mainland Ecuador and Peru: Machu Picchu extensions. We are Galapagos cruise and Ecuador travel experts and our staff can help you customize the perfect Galapagos cruise or Ecuador tour package.

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today to learn more about Isabela II Galapagos cruises.

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