National Geographic Islander
The intimate 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.

National Geographic Islander

The ship's lounge is a central gathering place.

The library offers a quiet corner to unwind.

The sun deck offers undisturbed views of the islands.
Expedition Costs
Click above to display 2013 pricing
For departures between January 6-March 9, April 6-June 9, and Aug. 24-Dec. 15 in 2012.
2012 Prime
| |
Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1
|
$4,750 | $5,450 |
Category 2
|
$5,500 | $6,200 |
Category 3
|
$6,000 | $6,700 |
Category 4
|
$6,500 | $7,200 |
Category 5
|
$8,250 | $8,950 |
For a single room, add $1,200 in Category 1 and $1,380 in Category 2 on the Endeavour and $2,720 in Category 1 and $3,090 in Category 2 on the Islander.
For departures between March 16-31 and June 15-Aug. 18 in 2012.
2012 Peak
| |
Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1
|
$5,500 | $5,950 |
Category 2
|
$6,250 | $6,700 |
Category 3
|
$6,750 | $7,200 |
Category 4
|
$7,250 | $7,700 |
Category 5
|
$9,000 | $9,450 |
For a single room, add $1,380 in Category 1 and $1,570 in Category 2 on the Endeavour and $2,965 in Category 1 and $3,340 in Category 2 on the Islander.
For departures leaving on December 21, 22, 28, and 29 in 2012.
2012 Holiday
| |
Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1
|
$6,000 | $6,450 |
Category 2
|
$6,750 | $7,200 |
Category 3
|
$7,250 | $7,700 |
Category 4
|
$7,750 | $8,200 |
Category 5
|
$9,500 | $9,950 |
For a single room, add $1,510 in Category 1 and $1,700 in Category 2 on the Endeavour and $3,220 in Category 1 and $3,590 in Category 2 on the Islander.
See 2013 Prices »
Click above to display 2012 pricing
For departures between January 4-March 9, April 20-June 1, and Aug. 30-Dec. 14 in 2013.
2013 Prime
| |
Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1
|
$4,990 | $5,720 |
Category 2
|
$5,780 | $6,510 |
Category 3
|
$6,300 | $7,040 |
Category 4
|
$6,820 | $7,560 |
Category 5
|
$8,660 | $9,400 |
For a single room, add $1,260 in Category 1 and $1,440 in Category 2 on the Endeavour and $2,860 in Category 1 and $3,250 in Category 2 on the Islander.
For departures between March 15 and April 13 and June 7-Aug. 24 in 2013.
2013 Peak
| |
Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1
|
$5,780 | $6,250 |
Category 2
|
$6,560 | $7,040 |
Category 3
|
$7,090 | $7,560 |
Category 4
|
$7,610 | $8,090 |
Category 5
|
$9,450 | $9,920 |
For a single room, add $1,260 in Category 1 and $1,440 in Category 2 on the Endeavour and $3,110 in Category 1 and $3,500 in Category 2 on the Islander.
For departures leaving on December 20, 21, 27, and 28 in 2013.
2013 Holiday
| |
Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1
|
$6,300 | $6,770 |
Category 2
|
$7,090 | $7,560 |
Category 3
|
$7,610 | $8,090 |
Category 4
|
$8,140 | $8,610 |
Category 5
|
$9,980 | $10,450 |
For a single room, add $1,590 in Category 1 and $1,790 in Category 2 on the Endeavour and $3,390 in Category 1 and $3,770 in Category 2 on the Islander.
See 2012 Prices »
Prices are per person, double occupancy.
Airfare is not included in the expedition cost. Round-trip economy airfare between Miami and Guayaquil is from $660, and between Guayaquil and Galápagos is $450 (subject to change).