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National Geographic Endeavour II

132 upcoming departures  ·  9 itineraries

National Geographic Endeavour II is a 96-guest Lindblad Expeditions expedition ship, in service since 2005. This page lists 132 upcoming departures across 9 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Expedition travelers prioritizing wildlife access ✓ Families traveling with children ✓ Solo travelers wanting single-occupancy cabins
Class Ice-strengthened expedition ship
Built / Refurb 2005 / 2016
Gross Tonnage 2,716
Guests 96
Length 72.2 m
Beam 13.4 m
Decks 5
Cabins 52
Max speed 12.0 kn
Flag Ecuador
Space ratio 28

National Geographic Endeavour II at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 23%

A small expedition-size ship at 2,716 gross tons — #431 of 566 ships we track. 28 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Expedition travelers prioritizing wildlife access
  • Families traveling with children
  • Solo travelers wanting single-occupancy cabins
  • Guests who prefer informal open-seating dining
  • Travelers seeking small-ship communal spaces

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers wanting private balconies
  • Guests seeking multiple specialty restaurants
  • Passengers needing highly accessible small-boat operations
  • Travelers expecting formal evenings
  • Guests who prefer large-ship entertainment

Live Position ● 36 minutes ago

Heading to: I. RABIDA

Currently on: Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca (15 nights)

Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.

10.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About National Geographic Endeavour II

National Geographic Endeavour II is a 96-guest expedition ship designed for close-up exploration in the Galápagos. The compact vessel offers five decks, 52 cabins, broad viewing areas, an open-air observation deck, library, forward lounge and open bridge access. Expedition equipment includes Zodiacs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, a glass-bottom boat, underwater cameras and a video microscope. Dining is informal and sociable, with meals served in the dining room or outdoors when conditions permit.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Lindblad Expeditions
Builder / shipyard
ASENAV Shipyard, Valdivia, Chile
Registry / flag
Ecuador (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
HC-6113
IMO number
9334088
MMSI
735059655
Previous names
Via Australis

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

A shallow draft and maneuverable design support exploration in the Galápagos. Guests can use Zodiacs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and a glass-bottom boat, while the open bridge and observation spaces emphasize expedition learning and wildlife viewing.

For families

The operator describes the ship as welcoming to children of all ages and groups. Expedition activities and exploration tools are designed for participatory, up-close experiences.

Pools, spa & wellness

A small wellness area and exercise equipment are available onboard, complementing the active expedition program.

Environmental features

The vessel’s small scale, shallow draft and expedition equipment support access to sites that larger ships cannot reach. No specific current environmental certification was confirmed in the reviewed sources.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 4 · Bridge Deck

Spa Fitness Center Library Bridge Category Suite B Suite C

Cabins & suites

Oceanview 75% Studio (solo) 17% Suite 8%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
CategoryCabins 201 and 202; large window; convertible twin or queen beds. Cabins 211, 213-219, 221, 222 and 224-229; large window; cabins 224 and 225 can accommodate a third guest. Cabins 311, 313-319, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328 and 330; large window; cabins 326 and 328 can accommodate a third guest. Cabins 409, 411-414, 416 and 418; large window. Booking categories: 1, 2, 3, 4. Oceanview 39 — 3 2, 3, 4
Category 2 SoloCabins 203-209; single-occupancy category with large window. Studio (solo) 7 — 1 2
Category 3 SoloCabins 325 and 327; single-occupancy category with large window. Studio (solo) 2 — 1 3
Suite ACabin 320; two windows, larger bathroom and double closet; connects with cabin 322. Suite 1 — 2 3

Dining, bars & venues

6 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Restaurant Included
Deck 1
The ship's main dining room serves meals in open, unassigned seating.

Bars & lounges

Bar Varies
Deck 3
Full-service bar serving included standard beverages, with premium brands available for purchase.

History & sister ships

  1. 2005Entered service, built by ASENAV Shipyard, Valdivia, Chile.
  2. 2016The ship underwent a stem-to-stern refit for Lindblad Expeditions' Galápagos operations and was renamed National Geographic Endeavour II.

Other Ice-strengthened expedition ship ships

Where National Geographic Endeavour II sails, month by month

Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Oct
27
Other / multi-region 8 8 12 10 10 13 10 10 12 10 6 13

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

9 Nights

Exploring Galápagos

Next: Nov 13, 2026
10 upcoming departures
9 Nights

Exploring Galápagos

Next: Apr 2, 2027
18 upcoming departures
9 Nights

Exploring Galápagos

Next: Nov 6, 2026
11 upcoming departures
9 Nights

Exploring Galápagos

Next: Apr 9, 2027
16 upcoming departures
15 Nights

Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Next: Apr 2, 2027
18 upcoming departures
15 Nights

Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Next: Nov 13, 2026
10 upcoming departures
15 Nights

Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Next: Nov 6, 2026
11 upcoming departures
15 Nights

Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Next: Apr 9, 2027
16 upcoming departures
16 Nights

Ultimate Galápagos

Next: Jan 8, 2027
22 upcoming departures
All 9 itineraries and their departure dates
  • Exploring Galápagos 13 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 11 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 22 Jan 2027, 5 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 5 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos 2 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 14 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 29 Oct 2027, 12 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos 6 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 4 Dec 2026, 18 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 26 Feb 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos 9 Apr 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 24 Sep 2027, 8 Oct 2027, 22 Oct 2027, 5 Nov 2027, 19 Nov 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca 2 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 14 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 3 Sep 2027, 17 Sep 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 29 Oct 2027, 12 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca 13 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 11 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 8 Jan 2027, 22 Jan 2027, 5 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 5 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca 6 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 4 Dec 2026, 18 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027, 15 Jan 2027, 29 Jan 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 26 Feb 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027
  • Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca 9 Apr 2027, 23 Apr 2027, 7 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 4 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 2 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 30 Jul 2027, 13 Aug 2027, 27 Aug 2027, 24 Sep 2027, 8 Oct 2027, 22 Oct 2027, 5 Nov 2027, 19 Nov 2027
  • Ultimate Galápagos 8 Jan 2027, 22 Jan 2027, 5 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 5 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 2 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 30 Apr 2027, 14 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 9 Jul 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 20 Aug 2027, 1 Oct 2027, 15 Oct 2027, 29 Oct 2027, 12 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 6, 2026Nov 21, 2026Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Nov 6, 2026Nov 15, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 22, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 28, 2026Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Nov 20, 2026Dec 5, 2026Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Nov 20, 2026Nov 29, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Nov 27, 2026Dec 6, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Nov 27, 2026Dec 12, 2026Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 19, 2026Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 13, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 20, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 26, 2026Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Dec 18, 2026Jan 2, 2027Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Dec 18, 2026Dec 27, 2026Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Dec 25, 2026Jan 3, 2027Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Dec 25, 2026Jan 9, 2027Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Jan 1, 2027Jan 16, 2027Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Jan 1, 2027Jan 10, 2027Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Jan 8, 2027Jan 17, 2027Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Jan 8, 2027Jan 23, 2027Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Jan 8, 2027Jan 24, 2027Ultimate Galápagos16Book →
Jan 15, 2027Jan 30, 2027Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca15Book →
Jan 15, 2027Jan 24, 2027Exploring Galápagos9Book →
Jan 22, 2027Jan 31, 2027Exploring Galápagos9Book →

Showing the next 24 of 132 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

National Geographic Endeavour II FAQ

What flag does National Geographic Endeavour II sail under?

National Geographic Endeavour II is registered in Ecuador.

How many passengers does National Geographic Endeavour II hold?

National Geographic Endeavour II carries about 96 guests.

How old is National Geographic Endeavour II?

National Geographic Endeavour II entered service in 2005 and was last refurbished in 2016.

How big is National Geographic Endeavour II?

At 2,716 gross tons and 72 m long, National Geographic Endeavour II is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 23% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code aboard National Geographic Endeavour II?

Dress is casual and comfortable, with no formal evening requirement. The dining room uses an informal atmosphere and open seating.

Are meals and drinks included?

Meals and non-alcoholic beverages aboard are included. Beer, wine, cocktails and spirits are included on National Geographic Endeavour II, while premium brands may cost extra.

Are crew gratuities included?

Crew gratuities are not included for National Geographic Endeavour II and are left to the guest's discretion.

Is Wi-Fi available aboard the ship?

Complimentary basic Wi-Fi is available for email, messaging and social media. Enhanced and premium plans may be purchased for higher-bandwidth use.

Is National Geographic Endeavour II accessible for wheelchair users?

Guests must provide their own mobility device and be able to move independently or travel with someone who can assist. Motorized mobility devices are not permitted, wheelchairs must be no wider than 24 inches, and small-boat and nature landings may not be accessible.

Are children allowed aboard National Geographic Endeavour II?

Yes. The ship welcomes children of all ages and offers the National Geographic Global Explorers family program.