Isabela II

Why cruise on this ship?

Built to travel off-the-beaten-path, Isabela II's sleek design is perfect to navigate the coastal waterways, inland channels and narrow inlets of the South American waters, while providing a special camaraderie environment with fellow explorers on the ship's decks.

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Dining

Isabela II serves up a combination of Continental and Equadorian cuisine

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Dining Room

Dining at its finest

The comfortable dining setting aboard Isabela II is perfect for conversation with fellow passengers. With meals designed by a Cordon Bleu-trained gastronomy director, a combination of Continental and Ecuadorian cuisine await your taste buds

Features

  • Experience: Complimentary
  • Food type: Fine

Entertainment

Avalon Waterways want your experience with them to be as rich as possible and have included everything that they know will be important to your cruise enjoyment.

With so many amenities on board, whether you are making the most of happy hour by enjoying a glass of wine or a gin and tonic in the bar, or having a quiet moment in the Lounge with a cappuccino, there is plenty of space to stretch out and relax on an Avalon ship. Complimentary Wi-Fi access and free use of computers or laptops is available to help you stay in touch with friends and family. They've designed a cruise experience that includes all the right things...but still leaves room for your own preferences.

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Bar

Bar can be found on the Sun Deck

Features

  • Bar
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Library

Library can be found on the Main Deck

Features

Saloon

Saloon can be found on the Main Deck

Features

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Stargazing

Equatorial stargazing at night, weather permitting

Features

  • Wildlife & Nature
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Glass-Bottom Boat

Isabela II carries her own glass-bottom boat for close-up marine life observation and is equipped for a variety of aquatic activities while on-island

Features

  • Wildlife & Nature

Health and fitness

Cruise into total body wellness. Start your mornings with an exercise program in the Fitness Centre on the Boat Deck.

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Jacuzzi

Jacuzzi is located on the Sun Deck

Features

  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
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Gym

Cardio-Gym is located on the Main Deck

Features

  • Gym

Accommodation

Staterooms (averaging 139 sq. ft.) are all outside staterooms featuring private en-suite bathrooms, individual air conditioning, a music system, two bedside tables and plenty of storage space for a more relaxed and comfortable cruising experience.

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Category A (Master Suite)

1 Double Bed (head under side wall facing aft)

Stateroom Furnishings:
2 night desks, 1 corner desk, 1 sofa, 2 small armchairs, 1 center table

Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:
Biodegradable shampoo & soap, hairdryer, mirror, facial tissue, towels. Under request at reception we have available for guests: sewing kit, shower cap and vanity kits.

Stateroom Amenities:
Ceiling light; under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases); TV with DVD for videos only; telephone; teapot; iron (upon request); pen & memo pad; expedition map; sports bottle; extra blanket, superior quality bed linen in all cabins. 2 pillows, one hypoallergenic and one with memory foam. Sheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester of the best quality and duvet as a cover

Features

  • Double
  • Lounge Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • TV
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Category B

2 Twin Beds (2 m x 1.45 m; head against side wall facing fore). [Note: 2 of 18 Category B cabins have 1 double bed (2 m x 1.45 m) plus 1 sofa bed.]

Stateroom Furnishings:
2 night desks, 1 wall desk, 1 sofa, 1 small armchair, 1 center table, 1 window (49 cm x 64 cm)

Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:
Biodegradable shampoo & soap, hairdryer, mirror, facial tissue, towels. Under request at reception we have available for guests: sewing kit, shower cap and vanity kits.

Stateroom Amenities:
Ceiling light; under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases); telephone; teapot; iron (upon request); pen & memo pad; expedition map; sports bottle; extra blanket, superior quality bed linen in all cabins. 2 pillows, one hypoallergenic and one with memory foam. Sheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester of the best quality and duvet as a cover.

Features

  • Twin
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • TV
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Category C

1 Large Bed (2 m x 1.45 m; head against side wall facing aft).

Stateroom Furnishings:
1 night desk, 1 wall desk, 1 chair, 1 window (49 cm x 64 cm) with partially obstructed views

Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:
Biodegradable shampoo & soap, hairdryer, mirror, facial tissue, towels. Under request at reception we have available for guests: sewing kit, shower cap and vanity kits.

Stateroom Amenities:
Superior quality bed linen in all cabins. 2 pillows, one hypoallergenic and one with memory foam. Sheets are 60% cotton and 40% polyester of the best quality and duvet as a cover, ceiling light; under-the-bed closet (space for suitcases); telephone; teapot; iron (upon request); pen & memo pad; expedition map; sports bottle; extra blanket

Features

  • Twin
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk

Deck plans

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Sun Deck

  • Outdoor Lounge & Bar
  • Observation Platform
  • Jacuzzi
  • Life Boats
  • Exercise Room


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Cabin Deck

  • Cabins 1 - 20
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Main Deck

  • Comb Bar
  • Library
  • Reception
  • Gift Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Centre
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Ship facts
Passengers
40
Crew
24
Launched
1979
Last refit
2018
Tonnage
1025t
Length
50.6m
Width
11.58
Speed
10kts
Decks
3
Wheelchair cabins
No
Currency
USD