Itinerary

Day 1 Nov 5, 2026 Guayaquil The second major jumping off point for the Galapagos Islands after Quito, this is a little city with a big heart. A sea port first and foremost, the city’s personality has been founded on that, and all the better it is for it too. Almost Caribbean in feeling, the clement climate coupled with the intermingling rhythms floating from the windows and abundance of fresh seafood make this a very tropical destination. View less Once not even considered by the travel books as a potential destination in its own right, the city has undergone something of a resurgence in the past few years. Proud Guayaquileños will not hestitate to point out the Malecón or the exciting new riverfront promenade, once a no-go area after dark, now happily (and hippily) lined with museums, restaurants, shops, and ongoing entertainment. The new airport and urban transportation network are also lauded to the happy tourists who find themselves here. As the largest and most populous city in Ecuador as well as being the commercial centre, it would only be natural that the city would have some kind of modern architecture, but it is the colourful favelas, or to use their real name guasmos, that cling to the side of the hillside like limpets that really catch your eye. A blend of old and new, the first inhabitants can be traced back to 1948 when the government cleared the area for affordable housing, these shanty towns are witness to the social and political particularities that Guayaquil has faced in the past. Guayaquil Guayaquil port guide Search cruises visiting Guayaquil

Day 2 Nov 6, 2026 Quito Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church. Quito Quito port guide Search cruises visiting Quito

Quito photo — Day 2 Nov 6, 2026 Quito Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. These include the cathedral, in the Plaza Grande square, and ultra-ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church. Quito Quito port guide Search cruises visiting Quito

Day 3 Nov 7, 2026 Galapagos Islands The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution. Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands port guide Search cruises visiting Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands photo — Day 3 Nov 7, 2026 Galapagos Islands The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It's considered one of the world's foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast. Its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos' species later inspired his theory of evolution. Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands port guide Search cruises visiting Galapagos Islands

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 151-day span: $11,385 · range $11,385–$16,263

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $16,263

$2,323 / night

Fare rows

Category SO

Cabin grade

Available

from $16,263

$2,323 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $23,350

$3,335 / night

Fare rows

Guest Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,350

$3,335 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Islander Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $32,528

$4,646 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Prices verified Aug 23, 2026

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Price history

Cheaper than 25%

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 154 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost — today's fare is cheaper than 25% of days we've recorded.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Oceanview	$16,263	$11,385 · Jul 9	$16,263 · Mar 25
Suite	$23,350	$23,350 · Aug 13	$23,350 · Aug 13

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type · verified 2 days ago.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted). · Verified 2 days ago.

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $16,263 SO Category SO $16,263

Suite

Lowest Suite $23,350 IS Islander Suite $32,528 SU Guest Suite $23,350

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Category SO	SO	Oceanview
Islander Suite	IS	Suite
Guest Suite	SU	Suite

Ship

Your ship National Geographic Islander II 3★ 48 guests National Geographic Islander ll sails year-round in the Galápagos Islands and elevates the guest experience to an entirely new level. With 26 staterooms and suites, and accommodating 48 guests, she sails with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio. National Geographic Islander II carries a fleet of kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, a glass-bottom boat, an expanded flotilla of versatile Zodiacs, complete snorkel gear for adults and children, video microscope and Science Hub. Contributing to the fully immersive Ecuadorian experience on board are Ecuadorian staff and locally sourced and sustainable farm-to-table and ocean-to-table culinary ingredients, as well as artisan spa elements and handcrafted textiles, art and décor, all regionally created. National Geographic Islander II National Geographic Islander II ship guide Search cruises on National Geographic Islander II

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