National Geographic Endeavour II is a purpose-built expedition ship that first sailed in 2005. She has great viewing from all public spaces, large windows in cabins and suites, state-of-the-art tools for exploration, and a fast, seamless twin Zodiac loading platform.
Purpose built to accommodate expedition-style travel, National Geographic Endeavour II is elegant, nimble, and equipped with state-of-the-art tools for up-close explorations. She carries just 96 guests and features public spaces that invite observation and community.
National Geographic Endeavour II is welcoming to solos, groups, and kids of all ages, and equipped for the up-close and personal explorations that make Galapagos the trip of a lifetime.
National Geographic Endeavour II Features
Guests have described National Geographic Endeavour II as a cross between a grand floating hotel and scientific research vessel. Public spaces include a forward lounge and bar accommodating all guests for presentations and gatherings, library, open-air observation deck, underwater gear area and dual Zodiac boarding platform, and open bridge, here guests can meet the Captain and officers and learn about navigation. Meals are served in the dining room, or sometimes outdoors, with a sociable, informal atmosphere and Ecuadorian flair.
- Bridge: You may come to consider the bridge another public room, as guests are encouraged to visit officers whenever safe navigation permits. Learn about navigation, and share the officers' enthusiasm for the extraordinary wildlife of Galapagos.
- Lounge: The lounge and bar are the main social hub of the ship, and where all the briefings, photography talks, and guest speaker presentations take place. With sweeping windows over the bow and large windows on three sides, the room offers ample natural light and dramatic views.
- Library: Visit the ship's cozy library where a dramatic wall of windows overlooks the sea. A limited collection of books includes fiction, regional guides, and reference books on Galapagos wildlife. 24-hour beverage service, including coffee, espresso, a variety of teas, sodas, water, ice, and cookies are also available in the library.
- Gym: If you're looking for some additional activity beyond hiking the islands and snorkeling the undersea, there's a well-equipped gym aboard. Take advantage of treadmills, exercise bikes, an elliptical machine, and free weights. Large windows in the gym ensure you don't miss any opportunities to spot wildlife.
National Geographic Endeavour II Dining
The dining room accommodates the entire expedition community in a single seating, and many tables accommodate an odd number of people to encourage easy mingling. Independent travelers will find a welcome everywhere. Dress is always casual and the general ambience is relaxed and informal.
Every meal is a delight and often a discovery - a window, so to speak, on the region you're exploring. All food served aboard is fresh, local and delicious; sourced from suppliers that share our values of sustainability whenever possible, and often inflected with regional flavors.
Breakfast is served buffet-style, with eggs and other dishes made to order. Enjoy freshly-baked pastries, and a bounty of fresh, tropical fruits and fresh-squeezed fruit juices. Lunch is most often buffet, though occasionally served family style. Dinners are plated and served in the dining room, except for the evening when an extravagant barbecue is held on Endeavour II's open deck. Whether a meal is buffet-style or served, gracious waitstaff is ever-present to attend to your every need.
National Geographic Endeavour II Accommodations
National Geographic Endeavour II accommodates 96 guests in 53 cabins: 42 double cabins and 11 solo cabins. As the primary focus in exploring Galapagos is on the world outside, all cabins offer large windows for catching glimpses of the isles you'll sail past. All double-occupancy cabins and suites feature two single beds that can be converted into a queen bed.
Every cabin has Wi-Fi access, temperature controls, a chair, and writing desk. Beneath every bed is space to store luggage, and a closet.
- Category 1: All cabins face outside with a large window, two single beds that can convert to a queen-sized bed. Furniture includes an armchair, desk, two nightstands, and a closet.
- Category 2: All cabins feature two single beds that can be convert to a queen-sized bed with a large window. Furniture includes an armchair, desk, two nightstands, and a closet.
- Category 2 Solo: These cabins face outside with a large window and two single beds that can convert to a queen. In the cabin you will also find an armchair, desk, two nightstands, and a closet.
- Category 3: All cabins face outside with a large window, two single beds that can convert to a queen--sized bed. Furniture includes an armchair, desk, two nightstands, and a closet.
- Category 3S: These cabins face outside with a large window and two single beds that convert to a queen. In the cabins you will also find an armchair, desk, two nightstands, and a closet.
- Category 4: All cabins are outside with a large window, two single beds that can convert to a queen-sized bed. Furniture includes an armchair, desk, two nightstands, and closet.
- Suite A: This suite features two large windows, armchair, oversized bathroom, double closet, writing desk and chair, mini-fridge, espresso maker, two nightstands and two single beds convertible to a queen.
- Suite B: These suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows that provide incredible views and natural sunlight and are furnished with a double closet, writing desk and chair and an oversized bathroom.
- Suite C:This suite is the largest cabin aboard with a separated, well-appointed seating area furnished with a writing desk, lounge chair, coffee table, armchair, mini fridge and espresso maker.
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