Description

The National Geographic Islander is the latest addition to the Lindblad fleet and is a versatile 164-foot twin-hulled vessel with 24 spacious cabins comfortably accommodating 48 guests. She is a sturdy expedition ship, designed for year-round discovery and active exploration of the Galápagos and can reach places inaccessible to larger ships due to its small size.

Accessibility means freedom. Our captains have decades of sailing experience in the regions we explore. They know when and where to navigate so that you feel the places we visit are all ours. Thanks to our sturdy fleet of Zodiacs and virtually untippable kayaks, you can be off the ship and out exploring within a moment's notice.

During your time with us, our expedition staff likes nothing better than to surprise and delight you by directing the ship toward alluring coves or bow-riding dolphins. Our seasoned crew consists of expert Zodiac drivers and considerate service providers. Their energy, enthusiasm and local field expertise are sure to enhance your experience. This is what expedition travel is all about: not just seeing wildness, but being out there, in it.

Cabin Types

	Cabin - Main Deck (01) Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed. The dining room accommodates all guests at once; the LEXspa offers massages and wellness treatments; and the doctor is always available.
	Cabin - Main & Bridge Deck (02) Centrally located cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. The dining room accommodates all guests at once; the LEXspa offers massages and wellness treatments; and the doctor is always available.
	Cabin - Bridge Deck (03) Conveniently located, these cabins feature a window and two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed. Note: Cabins 305 and 306 can accommodate a third person. The ship's bridge is open 24 hours a day. You'll find books on the islands in the library, and the lounge is where Recap is held each night.
	Cabin - Upper Deck (04) Spacious cabins feature two lower single beds which can convert to a queen 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.
	Cabin - Upper Deck (05) These are the largest cabins aboard. They feature wraparound windows and two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed. Both cabins have a desk, chairs, and a table. They also feature outside, glassed-in terraces with seating.

Facilities

Food and Drink

• Lounge Bar

Recreational

• Library
• Water Sports Marina

Cruise Line

To get where we are today, we drew upon decades of family exploration and travel experience. While some fathers pass on a family business with a sign out front, my father handed down a passion for insatiable curiosity when it came to the unknown, the faraway or the undiscovered. He was in the true definition of the word, an explorer.

In the years that followed, the sea became increasingly more important, leading up to the present, where it is our entire focus.

In the early '80s', we expanded our charter activities, which were very successful. There was one drawback, however. We had became very demanding and it became increasingly frustrating in not having total control of our ships. In 1987, we launched our first ship, the M.S. Polaris, and for a decade she roamed the world from the Arctic to the British Isles to the Amazon. Since 1997, she has served our guests exclusively in the Galapagos. It was with the Polaris that many of us really cut our teeth. We were proud and very happy with the ship and what we could do with her, but at the same time, every problem was now ours and in the early stages there were no shortages.

Since then we have acquired five additional ships, Sea Lion (89), Sea Voyager (90), Endeavour (96), Sea Voyager (00) and our most recent ship the islander.

Ships

Delfin II, Delfin III, Harmony V, Lord of the Glens, National Geographic Delfina, National Geographic Endeavour, National Geographic Endeavour II, National Geographic Endurance, National Geographic Explorer, National Geographic Gemini, National Geographic Islander, National Geographic Islander II, National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Resolution, National Geographic Sea Bird, National Geographic Sea Lion, National Geographic Venture, Oberoi Philae, Oceanic Discoverer, Panorama II, Sea Cloud II, Sun Goddess, The Jahan

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