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Saving the Best for Last! 🦎 Exploring Isabela Island’s Hidden Gems

Living Life on a Cruise
Living Life on a Cruise
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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 28:47
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we were on a hunt for money earlier and what happened well we were on on a hunt for money and activities

we ended up booking a tour for tomorrow um we're going out to see the tunnels it's a 5H hour tour

this is a great spot all right back in our boat how was that it was awesome fantastic

this is just gorgeous this is what they call the telas what a magnificent landscape

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring sufficient cash to Isabela Island as it is predominantly cash-only.
Use local shops that accept credit cards with a fee to get cash back if needed.
Book tours and activities in advance to secure spots and manage payments.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cash availability on Isabela IslandBring enough cash or find local shops to get cash back with credit cards for a fee.
Booking tours and activitiesBook tours in advance, especially popular ones like Los Tuneles, to ensure availability.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to handle cash shortages on Isabela Island?
QWhat are the best activities to do on Isabela Island?
QHow was the snorkeling experience at Los Tuneles?

Port Highlights

Guayaquil
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YouTube Video Description

When we left Guayaquil, we brought limited cash, cautious of crime, thinking credit cards would be enough. 🌎💳 But upon arriving on Isabela Island—a predominantly cash-only paradise—we faced a stressful challenge. With just $40 between us, no debit cards, and no PINs for our credit cards, we began a wild hunt for cash. 🏝️💰 Thanks to a kind local shopkeeper, we secured cash, booked a snorkeling tour, and reserved our ferry back to Santa Cruz. 🐢✨ What started as chaos turned into one of the best experiences of our Galapagos adventure. Snorkeling brought us face-to-face with sea turtles 🐢, iguanas 🦎, sea lions 🦭, eagle rays 🐟, seahorses 🐴, sharks 🦈, and even a penguin 🐧! To top it off, Lanette had a crab 🦀 surprise her in the most unexpected way during our boat ride. Isabela Island stole our hearts with its dirt roads, laid-back vibes, beach bars 🌅, and stunning wildlife. It was truly the highlight of our Galapagos journey aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey! 🛳️✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure of mishaps, wildlife, and island life. Watch now! 🌍 Follow Our Journey in Real Time! 🌍 Want to sail the world with us aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey? 🚢 Track our real-time travels and discover each new destination on our website. Alongside our live map, you’ll find videos, travel tips, and stories from our ongoing adventure. 👉 Follow us here: https://livinglifeonacruise.com/realtime/ Join us as we explore the world, one port at a time! 🌍✨ About Us: Hi there! 👋 We’re Lanette and Johan, an adventurous couple who made the life-changing decision to purchase a cabin on a ship with a 15-year guarantee. 🚢 Over the next 3.5 years, we’ll be circumnavigating the globe, visiting 425 ports, exploring 147 countries, and stepping foot on 100 islands. 🌎✨ Our journey has taken us from everyday routines to an extraordinary life at sea, where each day offers new horizons and exciting destinations. 🌅🌊 We invite you to join us as we navigate the highs, challenges, and unforgettable moments of living aboard a cruise ship. From breathtaking sunrises over distant shores to hidden gems in cities worldwide, we’re passionate about sharing every step of this adventure with you. ❤️ Expect behind-the-scenes peeks into ship life, practical travel tips, and honest stories about leaving land life behind. 🌏 It’s not always smooth sailing 🛳️, but it’s always an adventure—and we wouldn’t trade it for the world. 🌊💙 Follow Us Everywhere: Stay connected and keep up with us no matter where we are! 🌐 Find all our social media channels, videos, and updates through our Linktree: 👇 Click here: https://linktr.ee/livinglifeonacruise #VillaVieOdyssey #GalapagosIslands #IsabelaIsland #SnorkelingAdventure #PenguinSpotting #EagleRays #Seahorses #TravelFails #IslandLife #CashOnlyTroubles #GalapagosWildlife #BeachBars #SnorkelingGalapagos #TravelVlog #LivingLifeOnACruise #IslandHopping #DigitalNomad #CruiseLife #WorldTravel #TravelVlog #NomadicLife