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    Class of Ship

    Small Expedition Yacht
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    Sustainability

    Low Impact
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    Berths

    40
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    Zodiacs

    3
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Class of Ship
Small Expedition Yacht
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Sustainability
Low Impact
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Berths
40
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Zodiacs
3

About the Ship

Las Bachas Santa Cruz Isabela Flamingos

Offering the perfect and intimate space for you and your companion, Yacht Isabella II invites you to step aboard and experience the Galapagos in absolute comfort. With a crew that has remained almost unchanged for years, you can expect seamless attention to detail that will make your stay onboard extra special. Naturalist Guides will also form an important part of the journey aboard Isabella II, accompanying you on a fantastic and exciting selection of land and aquatic activities in the Galapagos. Several indoor and outdoor communal spaces give guests the opportunity to revel in the mesmerising views of the Galapagos Islands, and the latest in sustainable technology also gives Yacht Isabella II the added advantage of protecting the delicate Galapagos ecosystem that it navigates around.

Yacht Isabela II Sun Deck 1

Room for reflection

The beauty of a Galapagos expedition vessel this size shines when guests realise they have different communal spaces to relax. The best part? They'll often have said areas all to themselves .

Yacht Isabela II Salon Bar 2 (1)

Social areas

Spaces abound in the form of a library, a bar, observation decks, and a plush dining room. Finding a space to chitchat or swap stories about the adventures in the Galapagos won't be an issue here.

Yacht Isabela II Classic Cabin 4 Op1

Cabin options

A total of 20 spacious and spotless cabins (all of which have their own private bathroom) offer room for up to 40 guests. A wide variety of cabin options are available and nearly all of them are arrayed around the outer-facing corridors of the Yacht.

Yacht Isabela II Restaurant 8

Dining aboard the Yacht Isabella II combines Ecuadorian and Continental flavours in a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. Guests enjoy buffet-style breakfasts and lunches prepared with fresh local ingredients, along with seated, set-menu dinners crafted for a more formal experience. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are available throughout the day, while specialty cocktails can be purchased. Menus are designed by a Cordon Bleu–trained culinary director and highlight gourmet cuisine, with special dietary needs accommodated upon advance request.

Yacht Isabela II Sun Deck 5

Al-fresco

When weather allows, meals may be served al fresco on the sundeck.

IS20014 Isabela II Galapagos Sea Lion

Our itineraries are designed to expose you to as much of the Galapagos, its landscapes and unique wildlife as possible. Prepare for multiple top-sites visits and encounters with BIG 15 endemic fauna.

Punta Espinoza Fernandina Fauna

Multiple activities

Each site visit includes a variety of activities for guests to choose from, so everyone can enjoy their activity of choice simultaneously. 

Yacht Isabela II Mirador De La Baronesa Floreana

Exclusive visitor sites

Isabella II has the privilege of having numerous visitor sites in the Galapagos Islands all to itself. No other boats will be in sight when you set foot on many of the islands in the Galapagos. 

Isabella II Sun Deck

Sun Deck

Isabella II Cabin Deck

Cabin Deck

Isabella II Main Deck

Main Deck

Ship Gallery: Isabella II

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