Galápagos by Catamaran – An Intimate Voyage
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Delfina · 9 days
Day 1: Arrive in Quito, Ecuador's capital city in the Andes, where guests are met and transferred to a hotel for an overnight stay. At 9,350 feet above sea level, Quito's elevation makes early arrival beneficial for acclimatization. Pre-voyage extensions are available, including experiences in the lush cloud forest of the tropical Andes or additional time to explore Quito and its surrounding cultural highlights. Additional nights in Quito may also be reserved to further enhance the journey. Day 2: In the morning, transfers to the airport and luggage assistance are provided for the recommended flight to the Galápagos Islands. Upon arrival, embark the ship. Day 8: Below is a selection of…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Delfina |
| Length | 9 days |
| Region | Galápagos |
| Departures | 118 listed · 2026-09-04 to 2029-03-30 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Quito, Ecuador |
| Day 2 | Air travel |
| Day 2 | Cruise starts |
| Day 2 | Baltra Island, Ecuador |
| Day 3 | Isla Isabela, Ecuador |
| Day 4 | Isla Fernandina, Ecuador |
| Day 5 | Espanola Island, Ecuador |
| Day 6 | Isla Santa Maria, Ecuador |
| Day 7 | Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Bartolome Island, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Santiago Island, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Isla North Seymour, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Isla Genovesa, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador |
| Day 8 | Isla San Cristóbal, Ecuador |
| Day 9 | Baltra Island, Ecuador |
| Day 9 | Air travel |
| Days 9–10 | Quito, Ecuador |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-13 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-09-11 | 2026-09-20 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-09-18 | 2026-09-27 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-09-25 | 2026-10-04 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-11 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-25 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-10-23 | 2026-11-01 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-10-30 | 2026-11-08 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-11-20 | 2026-11-29 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-12-04 | 2026-12-13 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-12-11 | 2026-12-20 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-12-18 | 2026-12-27 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2026-12-25 | 2027-01-03 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-01-08 | 2027-01-17 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-01-15 | 2027-01-24 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-01-22 | 2027-01-31 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-01-29 | 2027-02-07 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-02-05 | 2027-02-14 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-02-12 | 2027-02-21 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-02-19 | 2027-02-28 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-03-05 | 2027-03-14 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-03-12 | 2027-03-21 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-03-19 | 2027-03-28 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-04 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-04-02 | 2027-04-11 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-04-09 | 2027-04-18 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-04-16 | 2027-04-25 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-04-23 | 2027-05-02 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-05-07 | 2027-05-16 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-05-14 | 2027-05-23 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-05-21 | 2027-05-30 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-05-28 | 2027-06-06 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-06-04 | 2027-06-13 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-06-11 | 2027-06-20 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-06-18 | 2027-06-27 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-06-25 | 2027-07-04 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-07-02 | 2027-07-11 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-07-09 | 2027-07-18 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-07-16 | 2027-07-25 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-07-23 | 2027-08-01 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-07-30 | 2027-08-08 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-08-13 | 2027-08-22 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-08-20 | 2027-08-29 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-08-27 | 2027-09-05 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-09-03 | 2027-09-12 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-09-10 | 2027-09-19 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-09-17 | 2027-09-26 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-09-24 | 2027-10-03 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-10-01 | 2027-10-10 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-10-08 | 2027-10-17 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-10-15 | 2027-10-24 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-10-22 | 2027-10-31 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-10-29 | 2027-11-07 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-11-05 | 2027-11-14 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-11-12 | 2027-11-21 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-12-03 | 2027-12-12 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-12-10 | 2027-12-19 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-12-17 | 2027-12-26 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-12-24 | 2028-01-02 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2027-12-31 | 2028-01-09 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-01-07 | 2028-01-16 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-01-14 | 2028-01-23 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-01-21 | 2028-01-30 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-01-28 | 2028-02-06 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-02-04 | 2028-02-13 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-02-11 | 2028-02-20 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-03-03 | 2028-03-12 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-03-10 | 2028-03-19 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-03-17 | 2028-03-26 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-03-24 | 2028-04-02 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-03-31 | 2028-04-09 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-04-07 | 2028-04-16 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-04-14 | 2028-04-23 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-04-21 | 2028-04-30 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-05-19 | 2028-05-28 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-05-26 | 2028-06-04 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-06-02 | 2028-06-11 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-06-09 | 2028-06-18 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-06-16 | 2028-06-25 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-06-23 | 2028-07-02 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-07-07 | 2028-07-16 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-07-14 | 2028-07-23 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-07-21 | 2028-07-30 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-07-28 | 2028-08-06 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-08-04 | 2028-08-13 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-08-11 | 2028-08-20 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-08-18 | 2028-08-27 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-08-25 | 2028-09-03 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-09-01 | 2028-09-10 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-09-08 | 2028-09-17 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-09-15 | 2028-09-24 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-09-22 | 2028-10-01 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-09-29 | 2028-10-08 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-10-06 | 2028-10-15 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-10-13 | 2028-10-22 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-10-20 | 2028-10-29 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-10-27 | 2028-11-05 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-11-03 | 2028-11-12 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-11-10 | 2028-11-19 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-11-17 | 2028-11-26 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-11-24 | 2028-12-03 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-12-01 | 2028-12-10 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-12-08 | 2028-12-17 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-12-15 | 2028-12-24 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-12-22 | 2028-12-31 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2028-12-29 | 2029-01-07 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-01-05 | 2029-01-14 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-01-12 | 2029-01-21 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-01-19 | 2029-01-28 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-01-26 | 2029-02-04 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-02-02 | 2029-02-11 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-02-09 | 2029-02-18 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-02-16 | 2029-02-25 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-03-02 | 2029-03-11 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-03-09 | 2029-03-18 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-03-16 | 2029-03-25 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-03-23 | 2029-04-01 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
| 2029-03-30 | 2029-04-08 | 9 | National Geographic Delfina | Yes |
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