Isabela II Galápagos Cruise

The Isabela II offers an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere for your Galápagos tours. The 40 passengers can easily spread out across the ample sundecks with plenty of space to enjoy the sea breeze and beautiful scenery from the comfort of lounge chairs, an covered outdoor dining space, and the jacuzzi. The three naturalist guides onboard make for small expedition groups and the attentive cruise offers top notch service. For those looking for a Galápagos cruising vessel that offers the larger cruise ship feel while still being small, the Isabela II tops the list.

Trip Features
  • Up to 17 Days
  • Starting at $5,500 per person
  • PHYSICAL RATING
    Moderate
  • ACTIVITIES
    Hiking, Snorkeling, Land & Water Activities, Zodiac Rides
  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Wildlife, Scenery, Natural Wonders

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Isabela II Itinerary

The Isabela II offers a variety of different cruise lengths to suit your needs. All Galápagos cruises offer similar touring experiences: guided naturalists walks, water activities, and plentiful wildlife viewing. Our Galápagos tour packages include a pre and post night in Quito or Guayaquil, with flexibility to add extension tours.

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International Arrival Day

Today is your international arrival into Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Those with more time can opt to arrive early and take guided excursions in the city and surrounding areas.

Galápagos Arrival Day

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galápagos. Meet the crew at the Galápagos airport and transfer with your group to the yacht. Enjoy a welcome briefing, lunch and afternoon activity. Settle onboard tonight with dinner and your evening briefing as you watch the sunset over the Pacific.

Galápagos Islands Tour (2-13) Days

Explore the Galápagos Islands! The number of days depends on your selected cruise duration. Enjoy daily guided morning and afternoon excursions, all meals and snacks onboard, and evening briefings. Possible tour activities include guided naturalist walks, snorkeling, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, panga (zodiac) rides, and taking in scenery from the observation deck. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and the abundance of different species is astounding. Photography enthusiasts will come home with amazing wildlife and landscape photos. Most islands you visit will be uninhabited, but you may visit small towns and interact with locals.

Galápagos Departure Day

After your final breakfast and excursion, disembark your cruise and return to the airport for the trip back to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure.

International Departure Day

Your guide transfers you to the airport for your international flight home. Travelers with more time will begin extension tours.

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More About the Isabela II

Inside, the Isabela II’s convenient layout allows guests to easily find their way around. There are plenty of common spaces to relax on the main deck: the dining room, a library, and a spacious salon with a fully stocked bar. In the center, guests find the embarkation hall and gift shop. One level up is the cabin deck.

Ship Highlights
  • Size/Type
    166 ft. Monohulled Yacht
  • Guest Capacity
    40
  • Features
    Jacuzzi, WiFi, Triples, Cabin Upgrade, Low Passenger to Guide Ratio
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Cabin Details

Each cabin comfortably accommodates two people, and has nice large windows and private bathrooms. There are two triples cabins perfect for families and one master suite.

Isabela II

Twin

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Matrimonial

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Triple

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Master

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TRIP FAQs

We have so much to share with you! How does this all work? Start with the frequently asked questions below, and if you want to talk to us directly, simply reach out by phone or form.

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You have the flexibility to choose your own travel dates on most of our trips. Certain trips, such as cruises, have fixed schedules. Availability on these trips is always changing so please contact us with your preferred travel time and we can find the perfect itinerary for you.

The first step is to get in touch with a Southern Explorations travel planner for date availability and information on activities, accommodations and other travel aspirations you may have. Give us a call at 1.877.784.5400, fill out this form or email info@southernexplorations.com.

Yes! All of our posted itineraries can be considered a starting point and were happy to tailor a trip to your exact desires. There may be some elements of a trip, such as a cruise or all-inclusive lodge stay, that cannot be modified but we can always adjust the tours around those components.

We provide full service tours so in general our trips include all guided activities with professional English-speaking guides, accommodations, transportation, airport transfers, entrance fees and permits, select meals, and pre-departure services. You will be responsible for international airfare while we will book all in-country airfare. Contact one of our expert travel planners for even more details on this specific tour.

We have more detailed information about each destination in the Plan Your Trip section of this website. Our team of friendly travel planners is also available to walk you through various options and to work with you on the perfect trip!

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Testimonials

Our Galápagos experience with Southern Explorations was fantastic. Everything with our trip went flawless from the shuttle pickups to the food and service on our ship to the daily excursions. I would be hard pressed to name one thing that went wrong or could be improved.

Glenn L.

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