The Galapagos with Lindblad Expeditions
Sailing with Lindblad Expeditions, partnered with National Geographic, in the Galapagos Islands is one “amazing encounter” you’ll never forget. Giant tortoises lumber along the roadside, grazing on scrub. They have no fear of humans. This allows for some fantastic photography and free observance of the wildlife as they roam around the park.
Your Trip
Located some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands is one of the first UNESCO World Heritage sites ever, having been designated one in 1978. In 2017, Lindblad celebrated its 50th year exploring the Islands. The 48-passenger National Geographic Islander ensures an intimate experience with the surroundings. A combination of incredible close-up encounters with wildlife and Lindblad’s experience in the Galapagos will help to create lasting memories.
The Experts Onboard
This cruise is all about exploration and discovery, and Lindblad’s naturalists and guides are true experts. Their knowledge about the Islands’ wildlife and history enhance every outing and activity. A photography expert is always on board to offer daily instruction on how to better capture the special moments of each expedition.
Activities on the Islands
Daily activities include walking, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling. Experience swimming with playful sea lions, whitetip reef sharks, sea turtles, and much more. Walk on olivine and white coralline beaches, hike on lava flows, and kayak in crystalline waters among a bale of sea turtles. Beach strolls are often shared by sea lions, marine iguanas, baby albatross, and red-footed boobies. Wetsuits, snorkels, and fins are provided for the week aboard. Hiking sticks are also available for those who like to use them. Each island offers an entryway into its own world of wildlife. On Espanola Island, you can even snorkel among the sea lions. Floreana Island brings the nesting green turtles and sightings of Galapagos sharks and rays. On Santa Cruz Island, visit the giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Accommodations
Life onboard Islander involves an outside cabin with a window, where the eight cabins on the top level of the ship have their own private, glassed-in balconies. The lounge serves as the general meeting place and site of all briefings, photography lessons, talks, and presentations.
Families and multi-generational groups enjoy this trip during school holidays, however, the average age range on most cruises is 55 to 75 years young. For more information on the expeditions offered by Lindblad Expeditions feel free to click the link. You also have a plethora of options for Galapagos Cruises, in general!
