National Geographic Gemini

A fully equipped Galápagos expedition ship for only 48 guests

Overview

The newly christened National Geographic Gemini joins the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galápagos fleet with a heritage of small-ship expedition cruising. Launched in 2001 from the same shipyard as National Geographic Orion, National Geographic Gemini is a highly maneuverable, shallow-draft expedition ship purpose built to explore remote areas with ease.

Sailing year round with a maximum of 48 guests on weeklong voyages departing Fridays, National Geographic Gemini offers guests the choice of larger suites, cabins with balconies, and a mix of doubles, solos, and triples. All cabins are ocean facing with ample storage, beds that can be configured as a queen or two twins, a sofa, desk, television, and a well-stocked mini fridge. Bathrooms are large and feature glass showers. Suite 601 on the Upper Deck (Category 7) is the largest in the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Galápagos fleet with a separate living room, forward-facing balcony, private jacuzzi, side balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Cabins on the Bridge Deck (Category 4 & 5S) all have private balconies with seating.

 

Expedition Excellence

Enjoy the outdoors on the Upper Deck, which features a whirlpool hot tub, and windowed fitness center and spa. An outdoor café on the Lounge Deck accommodates all guests in a single open seating, as does the restaurant on the Marina Deck. The open, windowed lounge for presentations and informal gatherings has a large bar, well-stocked library, and adjacent reception area.

Carrying a fleet of quick-to-deploy Mark VI Zodiacs, a glass-bottom boat, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, the ship is well-equipped for exploring the islands and marine reserve. It is also stocked with snorkeling gear for all guests, including shortie wetsuits.

An authentic, immersive experience in the Galápagos

National Geographic Gemini provides an authentic sense of place informed by our decades-long relationships with local communities and conservation groups. Contributing to the fully immersive Ecuadorian experience on board is the passionate and knowledgeable Ecuadorian crew. Meals are designed to support the community—comprising locally sourced farm-to-table and ocean-to-table ingredients.

(2) National Geographic Gemini Itineraries

Galápagos

Peru

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

Duration

16 days
Year Round

From

$12,643

Prices are per person

Highlights

Galápagos

Peru

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

Duration

16 days
Year Round

From

$12,643

Top Highlights

  • Have up-close encounters with Galápagos wildlife and explore the undersea, too
  • Benefit from 50+ years of experience and relationships in Galápagos to see all you came for and more
  • Explore fabled Machu Picchu, royal sanctuary of Inca Pachacuti, over two days

Galápagos

Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands

Duration

10 days
Year Round

From

$6,605

Prices are per person

Highlights

Galápagos

Exploring Galápagos: One Week Sailing the Islands

Duration

10 days
Year Round

From

$6,605

Top Highlights

  • Benefit from our 50+ years of experience in Galápagos and deep knowledge of the archipelago to see all you came for and more
  • Adventure by kayak, paddleboard, glass-bottom boat, and Zodiac
  • Walk among wildlife unfazed by your presence: lounge on beaches with sea lions, marvel at huge colonies of marine iguanas, and see nesting seabirds

Talk to an Expedition Specialist

1-800-397-3348

Make a reservation

Book Now

View or order a brochure

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Talk to an Expedition Specialist

1-800-397-3348

Make a reservation

Book Now

View or order a brochure

View brochure