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Exploring Galápagos

9 nights Aug 21, 2026

The Exploring Galápagos is a 9-night South America cruise aboard National Geographic Gemini, operated by Lindblad Expeditions. Departing Guayaquil on August 21, 2026, the voyage visits 11 ports. Fares start from $15,907 per person.

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Itinerary

Guayaquil
Day 1 Aug 21, 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. Go to Guayaquil Cruises visiting Guayaquil

Round-trip from Guayaquil · approximate route · 1 stop without map data

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 85-day span: $12,907 · range $12,907–$15,907

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $15,907

$1,767 / night

Fare rows

Category 2S

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,907

$1,767 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $23,626

$2,625 / night

Fare rows

Category 5S

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,626

$2,625 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

Not available

Prices verified Jun 20, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Lindblad Expeditions and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Price history

30 days
All cabin grades (9) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.
Name Supplier code Type
Category 4 04 Balcony
Category 5 05 Balcony
Category 6 06 Balcony
Category 7 07 Balcony
Category 5S 5S Balcony
Interior Cabin IC Inside
Category 1 01 Oceanview
Category 2 02 Oceanview
Category 2S 2S Oceanview

Ship

National Geographic Gemini
Your ship National Geographic Gemini 3★ 48 guests Built 2001 Launched in 2001 from the same shipyard as National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Gemini is a highly maneuverable, shallow-draft expedition ship purpose built to explore remote areas with ease. Sailing year round with a maximum of 48 guests, National Geographic Gemini offers guests the choice of larger suites, cabins with balconies, and a mix of doubles, solos, and triples. Carrying a fleet of quick-to-deploy Mark VI Zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, the ship is well-equipped for exploring the islands and marine reserve. It is also stocked with snorkeling gear for all guests, including shortie wetsuits. Go to National Geographic Gemini Cruises on National Geographic Gemini
Deck plan for Upper Deck

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