The expedition ship "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ISLANDER II" floats on calm water. The multi-deck vessel features a dark blue lower hull with a yellow stripe and a white superstructure above. Wind turbines and a barren rocky shoreline are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic

Exploring Galápagos

Galapagos

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Departs: June 1, 2029

Returns: June 10, 2029

Departure Port: Quito

Ship: National Geographic Islander II

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National Geographic Islander II

A 1991 luxury yacht, stripped back to 48 guests for the Galápagos

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Built at Flender Werft in Lübeck and previously the Crystal Esprit
All-suite, 26 suites for 48 guests, none of them an inside cabin
The 2022 refit cut her from 62 berths to 48 and added a Science Hub
Roughly one crew member per guest, and a single dinner seating

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Ashore

Where You Stop

Quito

Galápagos Islands

Galapagos

The Galápagos

The one place on earth where the wildlife has no reason to be afraid of you, reachable only by a small expedition ship, with a naturalist beside you all week.

Best Time to Go: Year-round; December to May is warmer and calmer, June to November better for wildlife
Typical Length: 7 to 10 nights, plus two nights in Ecuador either side

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A Galapagos Brown Pelican standing on the sandy beach with clear turquoise water.

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