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 ]

2010 rates
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Standard Cabin (cabins # 14/15)	3,738	3,750
Classic Twin / Double Cabin (cabins 1-12 and 16-21)	4,198	3,998
Master Suite	4,376	4,168
Standard Single Cabin	5,119	4,875
Fuel Surcharge	213	203
Last Minute Rates

2011 rates - 3 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Standard Cabin (cabins # 14/15)	1,788	1,703
Classic Twin / Double Cabin (cabins 1-12 and 16-21)	1,907	1,816
Master Suite	2,002	1,907
Standard Single Cabin	2,325	2,214
Fuel Surcharge	91	87
Last Minute Rates

2011 rates - 4 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Standard Cabin (cabins # 14/15)	2,386	2,272
Classic Twin / Double Cabin (cabins 1-12 and 16-21)	2,543	2,422
Master Suite	2,670	2,543
Standard Single Cabin	3,101	2,953
Fuel Surcharge	122	116
Last Minute Rates

2011 rates - 7 nt cruises
Category	High Season CA$*	High Season US$
Standard Cabin (cabins # 14/15)	4,174	3,975
Classic Twin / Double Cabin (cabins 1-12 and 16-21)	4,450	4,238
Master Suite	4,673	4,450
Standard Single Cabin	5,426	5,168
Fuel Surcharge	213	203
Last Minute Rates

Peak Season: add US$ 130 per person on April 18-25 and December 19-January 02 departures
Single Supplement: 50%
Child Discount (under age 12): 25% (one child per adult)

Add US$ 100 per person during peak season: April 07-14 / December 22-January 05

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$ * The Canadian dollar rates shown above have been calculated at an exchange rate of 1.05 and are subject to change until time of payment.