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Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer

Galapagos: Darwin's Wonderland

April 10, 2026April 20, 2026·10 nights·148 guests

Year Built1982
Tonnage6,471 GT
Pools0
From$8,500/perpersonSolo from $17,000

What's Included

Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions

Not included

Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Room Service
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers

About the Ship

Hot Tubs
1
Elevators
1
Cabin Voltage
110V & 220V
USB in Cabins
Yes
Pets
Not Allowed
Service Animals
Case by Case
Dress Code
Casual
Formal Nights
No
Balcony Smoking
Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:1
Self-Service LaundryMedical Center
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan

Your Journey

Day 1Baltra

Primary Galapagos cruise embarkation island, with iguanas, sea lions, and WWII airbase history.

Heart of the Galapagos, home to the Darwin Research Station and giant tortoise breeding center.

Day 3At Sea

Heart of the Galapagos, home to the Darwin Research Station and giant tortoise breeding center.

Day 5At Sea

Heart of the Galapagos, home to the Darwin Research Station and giant tortoise breeding center.

Day 7At Sea

Heart of the Galapagos, home to the Darwin Research Station and giant tortoise breeding center.

Day 9At Sea
Day 10Baltra

Primary Galapagos cruise embarkation island, with iguanas, sea lions, and WWII airbase history.


Before you sail — hotels in Baltra

Arrive a day early and explore Baltra before boarding


Cabin Pricing


Reviews & AI Summary

4.6
Ship rating

The National Geographic Explorer is Lindblad's flagship workhorse, originally built in 1982 and extensively refurbished in 2008, carrying up to 148 guests in 81 outside staterooms. It is celebrated for its iconic blue hull, ROV, and decades of trailblazing expedition history.

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