The intimate NG Islander accommodates 48 guests in 24 cabins facing outward, with private facilities and climate control. The ship features Zodiacs, snorkeling gear, wet suits, kayaks, a video microscope, a Splash-Cam, a spa, a doctor's office, a gift shop, an email station, a library, a lounge, and a dining room. A diverse team of experts accompanies this expedition — seasoned naturalists, undersea specialists, and researchers — who will share their knowledge and insights with you and bring each destination to life. Listed below are some of the experts and the departure date(s) they will be joining.

• National Geographic Islander Expeditionsschiff Rates
• National Geographic Islander Expeditionsschiff Itinerary
• National Geographic Islander Expeditionsschiff Deck Plans

National Geographic Islander Expedition Cruise:
Itinerary (Saturday-Monday; 10 days / 9 nights):

Saturday:
Arrival in Guayaquil. Transfer from the airport to the Hotel Hilton Colon. Overnight.

Sunday:
AM: Transfer to the airport Guayaquil. Flight from Guayaquil to Galapagos (Baltra). Transfer to the Endeavour ship and check in.
PM: North Seymour

Monday:
AM: Bartolome
PM: Puerto Egas (Santiago)

Tuesday:
AM: Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)
PM: Highlands Santa Cruz

Wednesday:
AM: Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
PM: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina)

Thursday:
AM: Urbina Bay (Isabela)
PM: Punta Moreno (Isabela)

Friday:
AM: Post Office Bay (Floreana)
PM: Punta Cormorant (Floreana)

Saturday:
AM: Gardner Bay (Espanola)
PM: Punta Suarez (Espanola)

Sunday:
AM: Baltra. Transfer to the ariport. Flight to Guayaquil.
PM: Arrival in Guayaquil. Transfer from the airport to the Hotel Hilton Colon. Overnight.

Monday:
Transfer to the airport. Extend your trip in Peru (Machu Picchu) or Chile (Easter Island).

Rates 2010 including flight Guayaquil-Galapagos-Guayaquil:

Ask for special rates and last minute deals.
Cheap charter and group rates available.
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Cabin categories are explained here: Islander deck plan.

Rate per person in a double cabin; category 1:
4.489 Euro

Rate per person in a double cabin; category 2:
5.099 Euro

Rate per person in a double cabin; category 3:
5.579 Euro

Rate per person in a double cabin; category 4:
5.889 Euro

Rate per person in a double cabin; category 5:
6.879 Euro

Rate per person in a single cabin; category 1:
6.539 Euro

Rate per person in a single cabin; category 2:
7.449 Euro

Single room surcharge and child discount upon request. Special family departures available.

All offers subject to availability. Prices are per person in a double cabin (double occupancy) and payment by bank transfer. All prices are final prices incl. VAT. Please see our general terms and conditions for further booking and payment details.

Services included:

• Cruise/journey according to itinerary
• Flight Quito-Galapagos-Quito, Economy Class, with TAME or Aerogal airline
• Overnight in a double room in a hotel or on the cruise ship in a double cabin of the booked category; each with private bathroom
• English speaking naturalist guide during activities and visits on the different islands (shore excursions during cruise)
• Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as buffet or served
• Purified drinking water throughout the day

Airlines, itineraries and prices are subject to change.

Passport, immigration, health rules and regulations for German citizens:
Entry regulations for all travelers: wine red, machine-readable passport with photo which has to be valid at least 6 months when leaving the country. For journeys (as a tourist) up to 3 month no special health regulations apply.