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

Ultimate Galápagos

Galapagos

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National Geographic Islander II

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

Aboard

  • 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

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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