National Geographic Delfina: A Closer Look at Our New Catamaran in Galápagos

The lounge with library offers a modern and airy respite in between the day's excursions and serves as your central meeting place. Here, you’ll convene for Daily Recaps and talks from your expedition leader and your National Geographic certified photo instructor, chat with family or friends over a drink or curl up with a book on the evolution of Darwin's finches.

Relax and enjoy meals with your fellow travelers in the intimate dining room which is awash in soothing neutral tones. Each meal served aboard is meticulously crafted in partnership with Ecuadorian chefs, featuring locally sourced ingredients and regional flavors that connect you more deeply to the destination.

All of the eight spacious, air-conditioned staterooms in this well-appointed vessel are adorned with polished wood decor and inviting, colorful accents. Category 5 staterooms feature a private balcony with stunning vistas of this enchanted archipelago, perfect for sitting out and enjoying a coffee at sunrise.

Category 4 staterooms are located on the Upper Deck, allowing for quick access to the bow to view whales, dolphins and the other dazzling marine life you'll encounter in the islands. Offering ample storage, these rooms can be set up with either a queen or two twin beds and can be reserved as interconnected port and starboard suites for your friends and family.

Ensuite bathrooms in every cabin are stocked with premium amenities. After an invigorating hike or photo walk in the morning, you can freshen up for lunch and talks or change for afternoon kayaking or snorkeling outings in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.

On the wrap-around Upper Deck, you can dine al fresco at the outdoor café. Relish the spectacular island views as you savor bespoke omelets at breakfast or celebrate with an Ecuadorian feast at lunch, a delicious highlight of every voyage.

National Geographic Delfina is stocked with all the tools you need to experience an up-close perspective of these legendary islands put on the map by Darwin. You can Zodiac cruise along rocky shorelines dotted with diminutive penguins, paddleboard in idyllic coves where frigatebirds and boobies fly overhead or glide among Galápagos sea turtles with provided snorkeling gear.