--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 61947873-a0ba-4416-a27a-f9da40017894 slug: 2193390 voyage_code: ET112706 cruise_line: Lindblad Expeditions ship: National Geographic Endeavour II departure_date: return_date: nights: 9 embarkation_port: Guayaquil, Ecuador disembarkation_port: Guayaquil, Ecuador starting_price_usd: 11824.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T22:38:55Z --- # Exploring Galápagos > Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Endeavour II · Feb 5 – 14, 2027   (9 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Lindblad Expeditions | | **Ship** | National Geographic Endeavour II | | **Duration** | 9 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Guayaquil, Ecuador | | **Disembarkation Port** | Guayaquil, Ecuador | | **Starting Price** | 11,824 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | ET112706 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Guayaquil, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city. ### Day 2: Guayaquil, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city. ### Day 2: Galapagos Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution ### Day 3: Galapagos Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution ### Day 4: North Seymour Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM North Seymour is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation. The whole island is covered with low, bushy vegetation. The island is named after an English nobleman, Lord Hugh Seymour. ### Day 4: Isabela Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Isabela Island is the largest island of the Galápagos with an area of 4,640 square kilometres and length of 100 kilometres, almost four times larger than Santa Cruz, the second largest of the archipelago. It was named after Queen Isabella I of Castile. The island straddles the equator. ### Day 5: Guayaquil, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city. ### Day 5: Fernandina **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fernandina Beach is a city in Nassau County, Florida, United States, on Amelia Island. It is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast, and is one of the principal municipalities comprising Greater Jacksonville. It is also the seat of Nassau County. The area was first inhabited by the Timucuan Indian people. ### Day 5: Floreana **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Floreana Island is an island of the Galápagos Islands. It was named after Juan José Flores, the first president of Ecuador, during whose administration the government of Ecuador took possession of the archipelago. It was previously called Charles Island, and Santa María after one of the caravels of Columbus. ### Day 6: Santa Cruz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Santa Cruz Bicycles is a manufacturer of high end mountain bikes based in Santa Cruz, California. They sponsor the Santa Cruz Syndicate, a downhill racing team. The company moved premises from 104 Bronson Street to 2841 Mission Street in 2013. ### Day 6: Bartolome **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands group, just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago. ### Day 7: Santiago, Chile **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. La Chascona is the home-turned-museum of poet Pablo Neruda ### Day 7: Genovesa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: San Cristobal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM San Cristóbal de las Casas is a highland town in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. It’s known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, such as the centuries-old, yellow San Cristóbal Cathedral on the Parque Central. Los Altos Museum, in the baroque former Santo Domingo de Guzmán convent, has regional history and textile exhibits. Outside the building, a market sells colorful weavings and other handicrafts. ### Day 9: Galapagos Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution ### Day 9: Guayaquil, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city. ### Day 10: Guayaquil, Ecuador **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the city. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $11,824 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Outside Cabin - Solo** (Code: 3S) All cabins are outside with a large window, a queen bed, and furniture including armchair and desk, nightstands and closet. Equal in size and amenities to other Category 3 cabins. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 03) All cabins are outside with a large window, two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed, and furniture including armchair and desk, nightstands and closet. Cabins 326 & 328 can accommodate a third person in an upper fold-down murphy bed. Cabins 315/317, 316/318, and 320/322 are interlockin... **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) All cabins are outside with a large window, two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed, and furniture including armchair and desk, nightstands and closet. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 02) All cabins feature two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed, armchair, and a large window. Cabins 224 & 225 can accommodate a third person in an upper fold-down murphy bed. Cabins 226/228 and 227/227 are interlocking with a connecting door. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 04) All cabins are outside with a large window, two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed, and furniture including armchair and desk, nightstands and closet. Cabins 411/413 and 416/418 are interlocking with a connecting door. **Outside Cabin** (Code: 2S) All cabins are outside with a large window, a queen bed, and furniture including armchair and desk, nightstands and closet. Equal in size and amenities to other Category 2 cabins. ### Suite Cabins **Suite** (Code: AS) Featuring two large windows and arm chair. Suites all have twin beds convertible to a queen, extra closet space, writing desk and chair, and larger bathroom. This suite 320 and cabin 320 are interlocking with a connecting door. Cabins 326 and 328 have a fold down third bed. **Suite** (Code: CS) The largest cabin on the ship featuring two windows, separate sitting area, arm chairs and sofa that can be converted into a single bed. Suites all have twin beds convertible to a queen, extra closet space, writing desk and chair, and larger bathroom. **Suite** (Code: BS) Featuring two floor-to-ceiling windows and a sofa that converts to a single bed. Suites all have twin beds convertible to a queen, extra closet space, writing desk and chair, and larger bathroom. ## Ship Information ### National Geographic Endeavour II National Geographic Endeavour II is a purpose-built expedition ship that first sailed in 2005. After undergoing extensive renovation this year, she will redeploy to Galápagos. She is exceptionally nimble and maneuverable, with great viewing from all public spaces, large windows in cabins and suites, state-of-the-art tools for exploration, and a fast, seamless twin Zodiac loading platform. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 96 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Guayaquil, Ecuador *Coordinates: -2.20382, -79.8975* Guayaquil is a port city in Ecuador, known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands. Stretching along the Guayas River is the waterfront Simón Bolívar promenade, home to La Rotonda monument. In the north, Las Peñas is a neighborhood full of colorful houses. Stairs lined with cafes and art galleries lead up Santa Ana Hill, site of Santa Ana chapel, a lighthouse and views of the ... ### Galapagos Islands *Coordinates: -0.823141, -91.0967* The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his ... ### North Seymour Island North Seymour is a small island near Baltra Island in the Galápagos Islands. It was formed by uplift of a submarine lava formation. The whole island is covered with low, bushy vegetation. The island is named after an English nobleman, Lord Hugh Seymour. ### Isabela Island *Coordinates: -0.829237, -91.1353* Isabela Island is the largest island of the Galápagos with an area of 4,640 square kilometres and length of 100 kilometres, almost four times larger than Santa Cruz, the second largest of the archipelago. It was named after Queen Isabella I of Castile. The island straddles the equator. ### Fernandina *Coordinates: -0.37, -91.55* Fernandina Beach is a city in Nassau County, Florida, United States, on Amelia Island. It is the northernmost city on Florida's Atlantic coast, and is one of the principal municipalities comprising Greater Jacksonville. It is also the seat of Nassau County. The area was first inhabited by the Timucuan Indian people. ### Floreana *Coordinates: -1.28333, -90.4333* Floreana Island is an island of the Galápagos Islands. It was named after Juan José Flores, the first president of Ecuador, during whose administration the government of Ecuador took possession of the archipelago. It was previously called Charles Island, and Santa María after one of the caravels of Columbus. ### Santa Cruz *Coordinates: 28.4636, -16.2518* Santa Cruz Bicycles is a manufacturer of high end mountain bikes based in Santa Cruz, California. They sponsor the Santa Cruz Syndicate, a downhill racing team. The company moved premises from 104 Bronson Street to 2841 Mission Street in 2013. ### Bartolome *Coordinates: 33.6287, -117.643* Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands group, just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago. ### Santiago, Chile *Coordinates: -33.5923, -71.6055* Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. La Chascona is the home-turned-museum of poet P... ### Genovesa *Coordinates: 0.323081, -89.9487* ### San Cristobal *Coordinates: 7.76495, -72.2261* San Cristóbal de las Casas is a highland town in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. It’s known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, such as the centuries-old, yellow San Cristóbal Cathedral on the Parque Central. Los Altos Museum, in the baroque former Santo Domingo de Guzmán convent, has regional history and textile exhibits. Outside the building, a market sells colorful weaving... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193390 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193390 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2193390.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2193390/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/lindblad-expeditions/national-geographic-endeavour-ii/other/141938.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 22:38:55 UTC