National Geographic Endeavour
The National Geographic Endeavour is a premier expedition ship that accommodates 96 guests in 56 outside cabins. Single cabins in Category 1 are highlighted in bright blue and include cabins 219, 222, 309-312, 314-316, and 318. Single cabins in Category 2 are highlighted in bright pink and include cabins 124, 126, 127, and 205.
The ship is fully stabilized, allowing for smooth passage from one island to the next. It carries snorkeling gear, wet suits, kayaks, a fleet of Zodiacs, and a glass-bottom boat. Public areas include a lounge and bar, a library, a gift shop, a fitness center, a spa, a sauna, and a swimming pool. Services include a full-time doctor and a wellness specialist, Internet access, and laundry.

The National Geographic Endeavour under way

The cozy library

The National Geographic seal welcomes guests on board the National Geographic Endeavour

The standard bathroom aboard the National Geographic Endeavour

A category 5 cabin

All meals are served in the ship's central dining room

A category 2 Cabin

The comfortable dining seats all guests for dinner

National Geographic Endeavour
Expedition Costs
Prices for the 2012 season.
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Endeavour |
Islander |
Category 1 Endeavour: Main Deck #202,204,221,224 cabins feature two lower single beds, a writing desk and a porthole. Islander: Main Deck #201-206 cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. |
$5,500 | $5,950 |
Category 2 Endeavour: Upper Deck #122,125; Main Deck #201,203,206, 208, 210-212, 214-218, 220 cabins have two lower single beds and a writing desk. Upper Deck cabins feature large windows and Main Deck cabins have two portholes. Islander: Main Deck #207-210; Bridge Deck #301-302 cabins are centrally located and feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. |
$6,250 | $6,700 |
Category 3 Endeavour: Main Deck #209; A Deck #300, 350, 351 cabins accomodate two or three people if desired, all with two lower beds, a sitting chair, a writing desk and two portholes. Each has a seperate sleeping and sitting area. Islander: Bridge Deck #303-306 cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Cabins 305 and 306 can accomodate a third person. |
$6,750 | $7,200 |
Category 4 Endeavour: Upper Deck #102, 104-112, 114-116, 118, 120, 121 and 123 cabins feature two lower single beds and a writing desk. Islander: Upper Deck #403-408 cabins feature two lower single beds which can convert to a lower double bed. All cabins feature a window and outside glassed-in terraces with seating. There are large windows in the top half of the terrace doors. |
$7,250 | $7,700 |
Category 5 Endeavour: Upper Deck #117 and 129 cabins are the finest accomodations on board with seperate sleeping and sitting areas, a large view window and a convertable sofa to accomodate a third person .Islander: Upper Deck #401 and 402 cabins are the largest on board and feature wrap around windows and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Both have a desk, chairs and a table. They also feature outside glassed-in terraces with seating. |
$9,000 | $9,450 |
« 2011 costs
For children under 18, deduct $500 from the adult rate.
Prices are per person, double occupancy.
For a single cabin on the Endeavour, add $1,380 in Category 1 and $1,570 in Category 2. For a single cabin on the Islander, add $2,965 in Category 1 and $3,340 in Category 2.
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 for adults and $210 for children under 12 (subject to change).