National Geographic Islander
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
The 164-foot Islander provides a nimble way to explore the Galapagos, since the ship's small size allows access to places larger ships can't reach. Bask in the equatorial rays or share a sunset cocktail on the covered deck, enjoy nature films, slideshows and presentations in the inviting lounge with a full-service bar, and stargaze at night from the Sky Deck. The yacht-scale Islander accommodates 48 guests in 24 mahogany- and brass-accented cabins, each with a window, ample closet space, a small table and chair, and two single beds (some of which can convert into a queen-size bed). Eight cabins at the top of the ship have private, glassed-in terraces
Room types on the Islander
Category 2: Cabins directly behind the bridge (111 square feet) and on the main deck (124 square feet) with a window and two lower single beds that can convert to a queen
Category 3: Centrally located bridge deck cabins have a window and two lower single beds that can convert to a queen bed (128 square feet), while cabins 305 and 306 (142 square feet) can accommodate a third person
Category 4: Spacious upper deck cabins with a window and outside glassed-in terrace that has seating and large windows in the top half of terrace doors, plus two lower single beds can convert to a queen (114-126 square feet)
Category 5: The ship’s two most spacious cabins are on the upper deck, and each includes wraparound windows along with outside, glassed-in terraces with seating. Two lower single beds can convert to a queen and there is a desk, chairs and table. (199 square feet)