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Isabela II Seabird Expedition Review: My 2025 Galapagos Trip

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Isabela II Seabird Expedition Review: My 2025 Galapagos Trip First Impressions: Stepping Aboard the Isabela II So, you basically get off this little bus at the dock in Baltra, and there it is. The Isabela II, you know, it just sits there on the water looking pretty much perfect. It’s actually smaller than you might picture, which at the end of the day is a really good thing. The air is warm, with this kind of salty, dry smell that’s honestly unique to the islands. A smiling face greets you before you even get on the Zodiac, or panga as …

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Yacht Isabela II Galapagos Review: A Natural Selection Trip

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Yacht Isabela II Galapagos Review: A Natural Selection Trip So, you are seriously looking at a Galapagos trip, right? I mean, it’s pretty much a place that so many people dream about visiting. It’s almost a world apart, and frankly, choosing how you see it is a big decision. We decided on the Yacht Isabela II for its ‘Natural Selection Journey,’ which basically runs from a Friday to a Thursday. Honestly, picking a smaller boat felt like the right move, you know, for a more up-close experience. This boat holds just 40 guests, so it’s a bit more of a …

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