small ship adventure cruises®
Yacht-scaled and trim, the 48-guest National Geographic Islander plies Galápagos’ protected waters with grace, supplying an ambience and comfort that perfectly complements our informal expedition style. She departs every Saturday from January to December.
Built: | 1995 |
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| Refurbished: | 2004 |
| Former Names: | River Guadeloupe (2002) Lord of the Highland (2004) Islander (2008) |
| Tonnage: | 1065 |
| Length: | 164 feet |
| Beam (Width): | 44 feet |
| Draft: | 15 feet |
| Decks: | 3 |
| Speed: | 11 knots |
| Passengers: | 48 |
| Cabins: | 24 |
| Registry: | Ecuador |

Category | Description | Photos |
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| 1 | Main Deck # 201-206 —Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. | ![]() |
| 2 | Main Deck #207-210; Bridge Deck #301-302—Centrally located cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. | ![]() |
| 3 | Bridge Deck #303- 306 —Cabins feature a window and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Cabins 305 & 306 can accommodate a third person. | |
| 4 | Upper Deck #403-408— Spacious cabins feature two lower single beds which can convert to a lower double 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. Note: The single beds in cabins 403 & 404 convert to double beds. | |
| 5 | Upper Deck #401 and 402—These are the largest cabins on board. They feature wrap around windows and two lower single beds which can convert to a queen bed. Both have a desk, chairs, and table. They also feature outside glassed in terraces with seating. | ![]() |