Trip Reports
Duration
10 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Ecuador
Ports
8 Ports
1 February
Setting sail from Baltra
The flat and arid island of Baltra, also known as South Seymour, is home to the Galapagos archipelago’s main airport, formerly a US air base. The island is inhabited by wildlife including boobies and frigatebirds, but there are no sites open to visitors, so if you see anything it will only be in passing as you transfer between airport and ship.
2 February
Ecuador: Santa Cruz Island
3 February
Ecuador: Isabela Island
The beautiful, volcanically active island of Isabela is home to the highest point in the Galapagos, Wolf Volcano, along with a rich variety of fauna. Giant tortoises thrive on the island, while the surrounding nutrient-rich waters attract whales, dolphins and penguins.
4 February
Ecuador: Fernandina Island
The volcanically active island of Fernandina is the youngest in the Galapagos, less than a million years old. The ecosystem is also one of the most pristine, home to a large land iguana population, and the nutrient-rich waters provide an attractive habitat for flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.
5 February
Ecuador: Bartolomé Island
The summit of Bartolomé Island offers outstanding views of some of the Galapagos archipelago’s most spectacular volcanic scenery, including the much-photographed Pinnacle Rock. The island is also home to penguins, sea lions and turtles, with some great snorkelling spots just offshore.
6 February
Ecuador: Española Island
Española is the most southerly island in the Galapagos, and the remote location means it's home to several endemic species, including the Española lava lizard and the Española mockingbird. The island is also famous as the breeding ground for waved albatrosses, but the birds are absent between January and March.
7 February
Ecuador: Floreana Island
Flamingos, cormorants and sea turtles can all be found around Floreana, and the island also has an interesting human history. This is the site of the famous Galapagos ‘post office’, a barrel where sailors would place letters to be transported home by passing ships.
8 February
Arriving in Baltra
The flat and arid island of Baltra, also known as South Seymour, is home to the Galapagos archipelago’s main airport, formerly a US air base. The island is inhabited by wildlife including boobies and frigatebirds, but there are no sites open to visitors, so if you see anything it will only be in passing as you transfer between airport and ship.
Your home from home
Based in the Galapagos year round, this purpose-built 96-guest expedition vessel is packed full of tools for exploration, and has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment.
What we love
Lindblad purchased the Endeavour II, formerly known as the Via Australis, from Patagonia specialists Australis, and she underwent a full refit prior to her deployment in the Galapagos in 2017. With a host of 'Tools for Exploration', including an ROV, glass-bottom boat, an underwater cameraman, kayaks, zodiacs, and scuba diving equipment available on selected voyages, you'll be able to make the most of an unforgettable destination.
| Capacity | 96 Guests |
|---|---|
| Crew | 45 Staff |
| Style |
Expedition cruising at its best, so expect relaxed informal evenings after adventurous days! |
| Inclusions |
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| Year Built | 2005 |
| Last Refurbished | 2016 |
| Tonnage | 2,716 grt |
| Length | 240 feet |
| Breadth | 44 feet |
Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Machu Picchu
It's easy to combine your Galapagos cruise with a trip to Machu Picchu, the enigmatic and spectacular Inca city high in the Andes.
Colonial Quito
Spend a couple of days in Ecuador's charming capital, Quito, exploring the beautiful colonial-era churches of the old town.
Machu Picchu
It's easy to combine your Galapagos cruise with a trip to Machu Picchu, the enigmatic and spectacular Inca city high in the Andes.
Colonial Quito
Spend a couple of days in Ecuador's charming capital, Quito, exploring the beautiful colonial-era churches of the old town.
