National Geographic Islander

This new addition to the Galápagos 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. Both the dining room and the lounge feature full-height windows providing a beautiful panorama to these magical islands. The Islander carries a fleet of four Zodiacs, capable of launching at a moment's notice to view wildlife and to make remote landings. The ship carries a complete range of snorkeling gear including wetsuits as well as a Splash-Cam and video microscope. A video chronicler is also onboard shooting, editing, producing and duplicating a unique video / dvd of your trip.

Capacity: 48 guests in 24 outside cabins. Registry: Ecuador. Overall length: 164 feet.
Public Areas: Ship is fully air-conditioned, Lounge with bar and facilities for films, slide shows and lectures, Library, covered Deck with chairs and tables, outside Deck, Gift Shop, Doctor’s Office.
Meals: Served in one seating, the menu is international with an Ecuadorian flair.
Cabins: All cabins have a window with outside view. Each has private facilities and climate controls.
Special Features: Ship is equipped with Zodiac landing craft, snorkeling gear, wet suits, LEXspa, guest e-mail station, video microscope, hydrophone and Splash-Cam. A ship’s doctor, a Video Chronicler and an Undersea Specialist will be onboard.

National Geographic Islander Deck Plan

CATEGORY	DECK	CABIN NUMBERS / DESCRIPTION
1	Main Deck	#201–202 - Cabins feature window, writing desk and 2 lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed.
2	Main Deck	#203–210 - Centrally located cabins feature window, writing desk and 2 lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed.
3	Bridge Deck	#301–306* - Conveniently located, cabins feature window, writing desk and 2 lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed. *Sole Occupancy: 301, 302
4	Upper Deck	#403–408* - Spacious cabins feature writing desk, 2 lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed and outside glassed in terraces with seating. There are large windows in the top half of the terrace doors. *Cabins #403 & 404 are double beds only
5	Upper Deck	#401 and 402 - These are the largest cabins onboard. These cabins feature wrap around windows, and 2 lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed. All have a desk, chairs, and table. They also feature outside glassed-in terraces with seating.