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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS M/V Isabela II
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ABOUT THE ISABELA II
The 40-passenger ISABELA II, with 19 outside cabins plus an owners suite, is one of the most luxurious mid-size yachts cruising the Galapagos, and offers an elegant yet casual atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the Islands. 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 variety of books on Galapagos and Ecuador, as well as excellent nature and conservation videos.
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 snorkeling, the glass-bottom boat offers another opportunity to observe the marine life.
From dining room to stateroom, one senses the superior quality at all levels of service. ISABELAs trained chefs prepare a superb a-la-carte selection of meals. Our helpful, warm staff attends to your every need.
FACILITIES & SERVICES | ACCOMMODATIONS | |
Facilities
at a glance:
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Sea
Kayaks eight 2-person Ocean kayaks for 3 different 30 minute outings off Floreana, Tower and Isabela Islands Wet
Suits Fitness Area (Gym) E-mail and Internet Meals "Al Fresco" |
Cabin
Distribution: click here for deck plan & click here for cabin photos The yacht has 20 cabins, 19 on the Cabin Deck and one on the Main Deck.
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Technical Specifications: |
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Year of Construction: | 1979 | Gross Tonnage: | 1.025 tons |
Place of reconstruction: | Pensacola, Florida, 1988 | Type of Vessel: | Motor Yacht |
Refurbishment: | 2018 | Capacity: | 40 passengers, 24 crew |
Category: | Deluxe | Length: | 53.72 meters (166 feet) |
Navigation Equipment: | Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, eco-sound, GPS | Beam: | 11.58 meters (38 feet) |
Safety Certificates: | SOLAS 74- ISM | Speed: | 10 knots |
Fire Detector: | Automatic with control from the bridge. | Electricity: | 110 V. 60 Hz |
Life Jackets: | In each cabin | Engines: | 2 GM Detroit Diesel 900 BHP each |
Lifeboats | 2 units semi enclosed | Crew | 24 |
Ship to Shore Transportation: | 3 Zodiacs and a glass bottom boat | Naturalist Guides | 3 (includes Expedition Manager) |
Decks: | 3 (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck) | Resident Physician: | Permanently on board. |