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Endeavour, Galapagos ex Galapagos Return
Endeavour, Galapagos ex Galapagos Return
[Ship: National Geographic Endeavour]
7 Night Cruise of the Galapagos Islands onboard National Geographic Endeavour.
Duration & Cruise Type:
7 day
Package Departs::
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
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7 Night Cruise of the Galapagos Islands onboard National Geographic Endeavour.
Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands provide a natural habitat for some of the world's most interesting and unusual animals. Only in Galapagos will you come face to face with wildlife that has never developed a fear of people.
With an expedition to the Land of Darwin, you have the opportunity to study blue-footed boobies performing a courtship "dance", snorkel with playful sea lions, watch a male frigatebird ballooning his crimson chest pouch to attract a female, kneel beside marine iguanas, and marvel at Galapagos penguins.
Our Galapagos vacation features nimble Zodiacs and kayaks that take us to the volcanic shores and pristine beaches of Galapagos, and an undersea program utilizes underwater video, glass-bottom boat and hydrophone that bring seldom seen or heard worlds to life. Every expedition in Galapagos is led by a team of five Naturalists, (including an Underwater Specialist), a videographer, and Expedition Leader, providing a multitude of resources for a rich and unmatched understanding of all that you'll see.
Day by Day Itinerary:
DAY 1 - Galapagos / Embark
Board the ship. Over the course of the week, our exact routing depends on the National Park Service.
DAY 2-7 - Galapagos Islands
The following is a representative sample of the islands we may visit during your week on board:
North Seymour
Have up-close encounters with colonies of nesting blue-footed boobies (seasonal) and magnificent frigate birds, plus sea lion harems. Spot swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas and fur seals along the cliffs. Walks and Zodiac rides to choose from.
North Seymour and Rabida
Enjoy walks, Zodiac forays, or deep- water snorkeling - with hundreds of fish, white-tipped reef sharks, rays, eels and more. Visit rabida's bright red beach to see wildlife, including a nesting colony of pelicans (sea- sonal), and Galapagos hawks, doves, Darwin's finches, mocking birds, and more, plus gorgeous scenery. Various walks, kayaking, and snorkeling are on offer.
Fernandina
Fernandina Island is the youngest island and one of the most pristine tropical islands left on Earth. Look forward to hikes over relatively recent lava flows, and to Cormorant point for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and intriguing tide pools. activities also include Zodiac forays and snorkeling, perhaps with sea turtles, penguins, or cormorants.
Isabela
A small black sand beach, a sea turtle nesting site, offers wonderful morning swimming. a more challenging hike over a rugged area of shoreline, then inland through a land iguana nesting colony; and a shorter walk within the iguana colony. Walking, birding, kayaking and deep water snorkeling, with Zodiac rides are on offer.
Santiago
A landing on one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in Galapagos. Walks take us past a salt water lagoon to see shore birds; up a small hill to land bird and endemic vegetation terrain. Snorkeling, plus Zodiac rides and kayaking to Buccaneer Cove. Visit puerto Egas (where our cover shot was taken) for a coastal trek to fur seal grottoes, masses of marine iguanas, sea birds, and more against vivid green sea mosses. Swimming and snorkeling from the beach.
Santa Cruz
Look for fur seals, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, sea lions and more. Walks in the El Chato tortoise preserve for encounters with giant tortoises in the wild. return to sea level and explore bustling puerto ayora before embarking the ship.
San Cristobal
Wet landing on a green, olivine beach for a hike and spectacular scenery - tuff stone cliffs "worked" by sea and wind. Zodiac rides along the coastline reveal blue-footed and red-footed boobies. Kayaking, swimming from the beach and snorkeling from Zodiacs off an islet in the bay are all options. In the afternoon - more opportunities for snorkeling and Zodiac adventures. and in between the sights & activities, life aboard our expedition ships is rich and varied - marvelous meals to enjoy in an always-casual ambience. Engaging talks by our Naturalists are part of the Daily recap ritual that binds our expedi- tion community and increases the fun. Socializing with staff and fellow guests, or retreating to one of the ship's nooks & crannies with a good book is always an option. as is reserving a relaxing massage or revitalizing Wellness treatment.
DAY 8- Galapagos / Disembark
Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands provide a natural habitat for some of the world's most interesting and unusual animals. Only in Galapagos will you come face to face with wildlife that has never developed a fear of people.
With an expedition to the Land of Darwin, you have the opportunity to study blue-footed boobies performing a courtship "dance", snorkel with playful sea lions, watch a male frigatebird ballooning his crimson chest pouch to attract a female, kneel beside marine iguanas, and marvel at Galapagos penguins.
Our Galapagos vacation features nimble Zodiacs and kayaks that take us to the volcanic shores and pristine beaches of Galapagos, and an undersea program utilizes underwater video, glass-bottom boat and hydrophone that bring seldom seen or heard worlds to life. Every expedition in Galapagos is led by a team of five Naturalists, (including an Underwater Specialist), a videographer, and Expedition Leader, providing a multitude of resources for a rich and unmatched understanding of all that you'll see.
Day by Day Itinerary:
DAY 1 - Galapagos / Embark
Board the ship. Over the course of the week, our exact routing depends on the National Park Service.
DAY 2-7 - Galapagos Islands
The following is a representative sample of the islands we may visit during your week on board:
North Seymour
Have up-close encounters with colonies of nesting blue-footed boobies (seasonal) and magnificent frigate birds, plus sea lion harems. Spot swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas and fur seals along the cliffs. Walks and Zodiac rides to choose from.
North Seymour and Rabida
Enjoy walks, Zodiac forays, or deep- water snorkeling - with hundreds of fish, white-tipped reef sharks, rays, eels and more. Visit rabida's bright red beach to see wildlife, including a nesting colony of pelicans (sea- sonal), and Galapagos hawks, doves, Darwin's finches, mocking birds, and more, plus gorgeous scenery. Various walks, kayaking, and snorkeling are on offer.
Fernandina
Fernandina Island is the youngest island and one of the most pristine tropical islands left on Earth. Look forward to hikes over relatively recent lava flows, and to Cormorant point for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and intriguing tide pools. activities also include Zodiac forays and snorkeling, perhaps with sea turtles, penguins, or cormorants.
Isabela
A small black sand beach, a sea turtle nesting site, offers wonderful morning swimming. a more challenging hike over a rugged area of shoreline, then inland through a land iguana nesting colony; and a shorter walk within the iguana colony. Walking, birding, kayaking and deep water snorkeling, with Zodiac rides are on offer.
Santiago
A landing on one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in Galapagos. Walks take us past a salt water lagoon to see shore birds; up a small hill to land bird and endemic vegetation terrain. Snorkeling, plus Zodiac rides and kayaking to Buccaneer Cove. Visit puerto Egas (where our cover shot was taken) for a coastal trek to fur seal grottoes, masses of marine iguanas, sea birds, and more against vivid green sea mosses. Swimming and snorkeling from the beach.
Santa Cruz
Look for fur seals, blue-footed boobies, pelicans, sea lions and more. Walks in the El Chato tortoise preserve for encounters with giant tortoises in the wild. return to sea level and explore bustling puerto ayora before embarking the ship.
San Cristobal
Wet landing on a green, olivine beach for a hike and spectacular scenery - tuff stone cliffs "worked" by sea and wind. Zodiac rides along the coastline reveal blue-footed and red-footed boobies. Kayaking, swimming from the beach and snorkeling from Zodiacs off an islet in the bay are all options. In the afternoon - more opportunities for snorkeling and Zodiac adventures. and in between the sights & activities, life aboard our expedition ships is rich and varied - marvelous meals to enjoy in an always-casual ambience. Engaging talks by our Naturalists are part of the Daily recap ritual that binds our expedi- tion community and increases the fun. Socializing with staff and fellow guests, or retreating to one of the ship's nooks & crannies with a good book is always an option. as is reserving a relaxing massage or revitalizing Wellness treatment.
DAY 8- Galapagos / Disembark
Category 1
Main Deck and A Deck - All cabins feature lower beds, a writing desk and a porthole. Single cabins have one lower bed. Cabins have private facilities, radio and climate control.
Category 2
Upper Deck and Main Deck - Double cabins have two lower beds and two portholes. All cabins have a writing desk. Single cabins have one lower bed. Cabins have private facilities, radio and climate control.
Category 3
Main Deck and A Deck - These spacious cabins comfortably accommodate two or three people if desired, all with at least two lower beds and two portholes. Each has a seperate sleeping and sitting area. Cabins have private facilities, radio and climate control.
Category 4
Upper Deck - Convenient Upper Deck cabins feature two lower beds and a writing desk. Most have two large windows. Single cabins have one lower bed. Cabins have private facilities, radio and climate control.
Suites
Upper Deck - These are the finest accommodations on board. Suites have seperate sleeping and sitting areas, convertible sofa to accommodate a thrid person and large view windows Private facilities, radio and climate control.
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