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7-night Wild Galapagos Escape Cruise

travel and relax in luxurious amenities and the finest service

Ports

Guayaquil to Guayaquil

cruiseline / Ship

Lindblad Expeditions
/ National Geographic Islander II

date

December 14, 2024

Vacation offer ID

1491945

Price from

$ 11,434

Amenities
  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Overview

National Geographic Islander ll sails year-round in the Galápagos Islands and elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. She is a gracious expedition vessel that feels like a private yacht. With only 26 staterooms and suites, and accommodating just 48 guests, she sails with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio.
National Geographic Islander II National Geographic Islander II

Cruise Itinerary

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Give us a call or email us. Let us personalize your experience!

Guayaquil
Arrival
12/14/2024
Departure
12/14/2024

This tropical city of over two million people spreads out along the banks of chocolate-colored Guayas River, about 12 miles from Gulf of Guayaquil. The river, navigable for the largest of ocean vessels, makes this one of the Pacific's most important and best-protected ports. Visitors find the city itself is primarily valued as a gateway for the Galapagos Island and the rest of the country. Ecuador's scenic capital Quito can be reached via a 45-minute flight from Guayaquil. Lush green hillsides, snow-capped volcano cones and brilliant sunshine combine to make the city a charming surprise. Guayaquil offers a rich and interesting history. The meeting of Bolivar and San Martin is commemorated with the colonnaded La Rotunda facing the river. Other attractions include Colon Park where the city was founded, the Santo Domingo Church and the cemetery, often called the White City. With its elaborate tombs and monuments, this is one of South America's most striking burial grounds.

Guayaquil
Arrival
12/15/2024
Departure
12/15/2024

This tropical city of over two million people spreads out along the banks of chocolate-colored Guayas River, about 12 miles from Gulf of Guayaquil. The river, navigable for the largest of ocean vessels, makes this one of the Pacific's most important and best-protected ports. Visitors find the city itself is primarily valued as a gateway for the Galapagos Island and the rest of the country. Ecuador's scenic capital Quito can be reached via a 45-minute flight from Guayaquil. Lush green hillsides, snow-capped volcano cones and brilliant sunshine combine to make the city a charming surprise. Guayaquil offers a rich and interesting history. The meeting of Bolivar and San Martin is commemorated with the colonnaded La Rotunda facing the river. Other attractions include Colon Park where the city was founded, the Santo Domingo Church and the cemetery, often called the White City. With its elaborate tombs and monuments, this is one of South America's most striking burial grounds.

Air Travel
Arrival
12/15/2024
Departure
12/15/2024

Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
Arrival
12/15/2024
Departure
12/15/2024

Isla Baltra
Arrival
12/15/2024
Departure
12/15/2024

Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.

Galapagos Islands
Arrival
12/16/2024
Departure
12/16/2024

The Galápagos Archipelago is a unique world heritage. Situated on the equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, this remote volcanic archipelago remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the centuries, animal and plant life from the Americas reached the islands and gradually evolved into new forms. Many of its species are found nowhere else on earth. Since Darwin's famous voyage, its marine and terrestrial ecosystems have provided a wealth of information and source of inspiration for people through the world. The "Enchanted Islands" continue to play an important role in our understanding of life on earth. The Galapagos experience offers world travelers a way to step back in time, to visit an isolated, relatively untouched place on earth.

Galapagos Islands
Arrival
12/17/2024
Departure
12/17/2024

The Galápagos Archipelago is a unique world heritage. Situated on the equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, this remote volcanic archipelago remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the centuries, animal and plant life from the Americas reached the islands and gradually evolved into new forms. Many of its species are found nowhere else on earth. Since Darwin's famous voyage, its marine and terrestrial ecosystems have provided a wealth of information and source of inspiration for people through the world. The "Enchanted Islands" continue to play an important role in our understanding of life on earth. The Galapagos experience offers world travelers a way to step back in time, to visit an isolated, relatively untouched place on earth.

Galapagos Islands
Arrival
12/18/2024
Departure
12/18/2024

The Galápagos Archipelago is a unique world heritage. Situated on the equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, this remote volcanic archipelago remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the centuries, animal and plant life from the Americas reached the islands and gradually evolved into new forms. Many of its species are found nowhere else on earth. Since Darwin's famous voyage, its marine and terrestrial ecosystems have provided a wealth of information and source of inspiration for people through the world. The "Enchanted Islands" continue to play an important role in our understanding of life on earth. The Galapagos experience offers world travelers a way to step back in time, to visit an isolated, relatively untouched place on earth.

Galapagos Islands
Arrival
12/19/2024
Departure
12/19/2024

The Galápagos Archipelago is a unique world heritage. Situated on the equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, this remote volcanic archipelago remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the centuries, animal and plant life from the Americas reached the islands and gradually evolved into new forms. Many of its species are found nowhere else on earth. Since Darwin's famous voyage, its marine and terrestrial ecosystems have provided a wealth of information and source of inspiration for people through the world. The "Enchanted Islands" continue to play an important role in our understanding of life on earth. The Galapagos experience offers world travelers a way to step back in time, to visit an isolated, relatively untouched place on earth.

Isla Baltra
Arrival
12/20/2024
Departure
12/20/2024

Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.

Cruise Ends (Debarkation)
Arrival
12/20/2024
Departure
12/20/2024

Air Travel
Arrival
12/20/2024
Departure
12/20/2024

Guayaquil
Arrival
12/20/2024
Departure
12/20/2024

This tropical city of over two million people spreads out along the banks of chocolate-colored Guayas River, about 12 miles from Gulf of Guayaquil. The river, navigable for the largest of ocean vessels, makes this one of the Pacific's most important and best-protected ports. Visitors find the city itself is primarily valued as a gateway for the Galapagos Island and the rest of the country. Ecuador's scenic capital Quito can be reached via a 45-minute flight from Guayaquil. Lush green hillsides, snow-capped volcano cones and brilliant sunshine combine to make the city a charming surprise. Guayaquil offers a rich and interesting history. The meeting of Bolivar and San Martin is commemorated with the colonnaded La Rotunda facing the river. Other attractions include Colon Park where the city was founded, the Santo Domingo Church and the cemetery, often called the White City. With its elaborate tombs and monuments, this is one of South America's most striking burial grounds.

Guayaquil
Arrival
12/21/2024
Departure
12/21/2024

This tropical city of over two million people spreads out along the banks of chocolate-colored Guayas River, about 12 miles from Gulf of Guayaquil. The river, navigable for the largest of ocean vessels, makes this one of the Pacific's most important and best-protected ports. Visitors find the city itself is primarily valued as a gateway for the Galapagos Island and the rest of the country. Ecuador's scenic capital Quito can be reached via a 45-minute flight from Guayaquil. Lush green hillsides, snow-capped volcano cones and brilliant sunshine combine to make the city a charming surprise. Guayaquil offers a rich and interesting history. The meeting of Bolivar and San Martin is commemorated with the colonnaded La Rotunda facing the river. Other attractions include Colon Park where the city was founded, the Santo Domingo Church and the cemetery, often called the White City. With its elaborate tombs and monuments, this is one of South America's most striking burial grounds.

Itinerary may change without a notice. Please confirm your itinerary when you are booking. Rates are controlled by the capacity of the ship, and may become available and change without notice.

Stateroom
& Price

Price is per person, double occupancy.

Cost Includes: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Bridge Deck Islander Suite IS

All suites are with large windows, convertible king/twin beds, ample closets, sofa, marble double-sink bathrooms, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. Islander Suites have a separate living area, table and chairs, four windows, and a larger bathroom with both a bathtub and glassed-in rain shower.

PRICE $ 15,947

Suite - SU

Bridge Deck Suite SU

All suites are with large windows, convertible king/twin beds, ample closets, sofa, marble double-sink bathrooms, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV.

PRICE $ 11,434

Islander Suite - IS Solo Suite - SO

Bridge Deck Solo Suite SO

All suites are with large windows, convertible king/twin beds, ample closets, sofa, marble double-sink bathrooms, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV. Connecting suites are available, plus solo and triple options.

PRICE call for pricing

Suite - SU

Cruise
Inclusions

  • 7-nights accommodations
  • All meals aboard ship
  • And more

Deck Plan

Observation Deck
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Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
Bridge Deck
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Main Deck
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Marina Deck
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Statistics

Year Built1989
Year Refurbished2022
Year entered present fleet
Previous name-
Country of registry
Tonnage (GRT)3000
Guests (Lowers)52
Total guests48
Passenger Decks5
Number of crew48
officer’s nationality
cruise/hotel staff nationality

Stateroom Counts

Suites26
Balconies0
ocean/river view0
interior0
Accessible0

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Observation Deck
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Promenade Deck

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Marina Deck

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About
Lindblad Expeditions

A pioneer in expedition cruises, and always with a respect for the environment, Lindblad Expeditions, in partnership with National Geographic, offers close-up encounters with nature and wildlife.

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