Yolita II

Built in 2007, G Adventures' Yolita II ship is a motorized yacht designed for Galapagos Islands cruise travel vacations. The ship is also among the fastest in the Galapagos region and creates a comfortable experience for its passengers.

History - construction and ownership

G Adventures (former "Gap Adventures") is a small group adventure travel cruise company headquartered in Toronto Canada. It offers environmentally and socially sensitive travel on small-sized vessels with some of the best passenger-to-staff ratios. G Adventures Galapagos fleet includes the boats Estrella del Mar, Monserrat, Queen of Galapagos, Xavier 3, Yolita 2. The 16-passenger cruise ship Yolita II is a boutique yacht with outdoor spaces, comfortable cabins, onboard naturalist guide.

Cruise itinerary program

MV Yolita II itinerary program is based on Galapagos Islands cruises sailing out of Ecuador's capital city Quito.

Cabins

The Yolita II ship has air-conditioned, wood-paneled, carpeted, spacious cabins, all featuring private bathrooms, hot water and lower beds.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Ship's comfortable Dinning Room offers fresh and tasty international and local cuisine. Comprehensive breakfast as well as gourmet Ecuadorian cuisine is prepared fresh daily. All meals onboard are price-included.

Since January 2019, G Adventures banned single-use plastics on cruise line's Galapagos ships, offering its customers 1 complimentary reusable water bottle per voyage. The decision was made after Galapagos Conservancy announced that since March 2019, non-returnable bottles would be no longer allowed on Galapagos cruises. In May 2018, on all Galapagos ships were banned plastic straws and plastic bags.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Featuring a large sundeck, comfortable lounge area with flat screen TV for briefings and relax, and a spacious top deck with a bar, the common spaces on Yolita II are as roomy as her staterooms. The social areas also include a Bar and Small Boutique. Beach towels, wetsuits and snorkelling equipment are included at no extra charge. With 7 dedicated crew members and a naturalist guide familiar with local flora and fauna and certified by Galápagos National Park Service, there is always someone available to answer guests' questions.