Isabella II and Seasickness
I would like to ask about what the cabins are like on the Isabella II - I'll be travelling with my adult daughter and was wondering about room size, storage, bathroom/shower, etc. I'd also love to hear any experience around seasickness or preventive measures - we will be travelling in late February when the waters are supposed to be both warmer and calmer. Thank you!
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I was there in May and there was very little to get seasick about....maybe one day had waves you felt on the ship. The room size depends on what room and deck you picked - a Tauck representative might be able to give you more details.
Thank you, Jane P - that is very encouraging re the seasickness! I thought all the cabins were exactly the same size, etc. on the Isabella II but perhaps I am wrong on that.
I believe all the rooms on the Isabella II are the same except one, which is larger, in a different location from the others. The ship deck should be available on the website.
Now that you mention it Martyn, I was on the Silver Origin. Isabella II might be different. I know on the Silver Origin, some had balconies some only had the drop down windows, etc...but then those had a larger room (because there was no balcony...)
I’ve been on the Isabella II twice, March and December. All rooms are the same size except the one I think is called the Captain’s cabin. The rooms are small and basic. The bathroom is small and basic. It’s an expedition ship and we really enjoyed it. The crew are great. No locks on cabin doors, not required.
Didn’t see anyone suffering from sickness on either trip, they each went to different parts of the islands apart from one day which was the same.
This is a bit off topic, but I'll comment that the Silver Origin was a very nice ship. We had one of the cabins with the drop-down window. It also had a window in the shower (to the outside) that could be opaqued electrically. Very cool.
The ship used for our family Galapagos trip this year is the Santa Cruz II. It wil be interesting to compare. Im hoping it will only consist of Tauck passengers
Rooms on the Isabela II are small. Calling them cozy would be really kind. There is enough space to stow your luggage cases under the beds. The bathroom is really tiny. None of that detracted from fully enjoying our trip (P&G). We only slept or napped in our rooms, all other times we spent at meals, out on deck, or off the ship.
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Whoops. I forgot
Thank you all for your very helpful comments and input!
Here are the Isabela II Cabin Specifications: All but two rooms are Category B. There is one Category C and one Category A (Master Suite).
It is not obvious from Sam's photos or his diagrams, but the cabin passageways run along each side and are on outside of the ship and are enclosed in lightly tinted glass. It helps maintain the AC, but the inside of the windows sweat- can be covered in considerable condensation. (see the banner photo and at least one other photo at this site taken from inside the passageway https://www.yachtisabela.com/decks-and-cabins/ or the shots of the ship's exterior on the Tauck pages.
Speaking of condensation on glass- if you use a DSLR or similar film camera, you might consider placing it out on deck somewhere 15 min. or more before a panga or other excursion so it can warm up. A camera will get cold from the AC in your cabin. When you take it outside the lens will fog up as soon as it hits the hot and humid air. Also have supply of good lens wipes.