Yacht Isabela II

The 40-guest Isabela II, with 20 outside cabins plus an owner's suite, is the most luxurious yacht cruising the Galapagos, and offers an elegant yet relaxed 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 large selection of reference books on Galapagos and Ecuador, as well as excellent nature and conservation videos, making this reference library the most complete source of information of any Galapagos vessel. From dining room to stateroom, one senses the superior quality at all levels of service. ISABELA's trained chefs prepare a superb a-la-carte selection of meals.  Helpful, warm staff will attend to your every need. The sun deck comprises 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 Galapagos rich marine life. Our Expedition Team consists of three Naturalists.  All will delight guests with diverse natural history explanations, superb on-deck talks, and eye-catching lectures regarding natural history issues.  Their multimedia presentations and recaps will complement the day's activities.  Together with the Captain, they will plan the day's program. They are masters of Galapagos' knowledge.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: 1979 Reconstruction: Pensacola, Florida, 1988 Refurbishment: Panama, March 2000 Category: Deluxe Gross Tonnage: 1.025 tons. Type of Vessel: Motor Yacht Capacity: 40 guests Length: 53.72 metres (166 feet) Beam: 11.58 metres (38 feet) Speed: 10 knots Electricity: 110 Volts  60 Hz. Engines: 2 GM Detroit Diesel 900 BHP each Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot,  radar and  GPS Safety Certificates: SOLAS 74 - ISM Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the  bridge. Life Jackets: In each cabin Lifeboats: 2  units semi enclosed Landing Craft: 3  Zodiacs + glass bottom boat Owner: ETICA / Metropolitan Touring Decks: 3  (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main  deck) Crew: 24 Naturalist: 3 Medical Officer: Permanently on board

OTHER SERVICES

Bar - Lounge, Boutique Gift Shop Radio, telephone, E-mail, and Fax communications      PA System Snorkeling Equipment Multimedia natural history lectures Stargazing Program Digital camera and underwater housing Glass bottom boat Jacuzzi Reading Room & Natural History Library    Air conditioned throughout Safety boxes and hair dryers in guest cabins Wet suits for snorkeling in cooler waters Sea kayaks

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