National Geographic Endeavour II
Former name: Via Australis
National Geographic Endeavour II current position
National Geographic Endeavour II current location is at South America West Coast (coordinates -2.19519 S / -80.92222 W) cruising en route to LA LIBERTAD. The AIS position was reported 24 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of National Geographic Endeavour II
Year built | 2005 / Age: 16 |
Flag state | Chile |
Builder | ASENAV Shipyard (Valdivia, Chile) |
Class | ice-strengthened expedition ship |
Building cost | USD 18 million |
Owner | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc |
Operator | Lindblad National Geographic Cruises |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 73 m / 240 ft |
Beam (width) | 13 m / 43 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 2716 gt |
Passengers | 96 - 96 |
Crew | 64 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 22 |
Decks | 5 |
Cabins | 53 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Last Refurbishment | 2016 |
Former names | Via Australis |
National Geographic Endeavour II Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2021 May 08 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13758 |
2021 May 15 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13770 |
2021 May 22 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13770 |
2021 May 29 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13751 |
2021 Jun 05 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7559 |
2021 Jun 12 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7569 |
2021 Jun 19 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13770 |
2021 Jun 26 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7551 |
2021 Jul 03 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7554 |
2021 Jul 10 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13750 |
2021 Jul 17 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7564 |
2021 Jul 24 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13750 |
2021 Jul 31 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7557 |
2021 Aug 07 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7561 |
2021 Aug 14 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7553 |
2021 Aug 21 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13768 |
2021 Aug 28 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7566 |
2021 Sep 04 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7562 |
2021 Sep 25 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7567 |
2021 Oct 02 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7551 |
2021 Oct 09 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13760 |
2021 Oct 16 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7567 |
2021 Oct 23 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7570 |
2021 Oct 30 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13754 |
2021 Nov 06 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7566 |
2021 Nov 13 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7556 |
2021 Nov 20 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7560 |
2021 Nov 27 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $7569 |
2021 Dec 04 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $13753 |
2021 Dec 11 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $14505 |
2021 Dec 18 | 7 days, round-trip 15 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $15611 |
2021 Dec 25 | 7 days, round-trip 9 Night Galapagos Cruise and Land Tour | Baltra Island | $8668 |
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The 2005-built National Geographic Endeavour II cruise ship (fka "MS Via Australis") joined the Lindblad fleet in 2016. On December 31, 2015, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic revealed its purchase of Via Australis for USD 18 million. After a USD 10 million drydock refurbishment in late 2016, the boat was redeployed to the Galapagos Islands under her new NatGeo name.
History - construction and ownership
The 96-passenger ship Nat Geo Endeavour 2 is a fully stabilized and ice-strengthened expedition cruise vessel which allows smooth navigation regardless of the itinerary (operational region). This ship is also equipped with exploration tools allowing for daily marine activities.
The National Geographic Endeavour 2 cruise ship is owned and operated by Lindblad Expeditions in cooperation with the National Geographic Society (aka NatGeo - a US non-profit institution for science and education). The partnership that Nat Geo has with Lindblad enables passengers to enjoy an expedition-style small ship travel vacation as active explorers. Lindblad cruise ships sail unique destinations to explore out-of-the-way inlets, making Zodiac landings and looking for wildlife.
National Geographic Endeavour 2 (2005-built as "Via Australis") was acquired by Lindblad Expeditions in 2016. The vessel was purchased for USD 18 million from the "Australis Cruises" - small expedition travel company operating in Patagonia (South America) on itineraries between Punta Arenas and Ushuaia.
Following a USD 10 million drydock refurbishment, the vessel was renamed to "National Geographic Endeavour II". The ship's refit and refurbishment project included:
- redesigning and upgrading 46 double-occupancy passenger cabins, plus 4 single cabins
- redesigning all public spaces (to improve outside views and for quick open deck access in events of wildlife/nature sightings)
- improved main lounge
- additional forward lounge (with large windows and open decks access)
- improved top deck (for open-air gathering, al fresco dining, and stargazing)
- upgraded fitness room and spa
- new modern audio-video system (for media presentations)
- adding a fleet of Zodiacs (large-capacity inflatable boats for landings) and sea kayaks
- improved crew quarters
Cruise itinerary program
Nat Geo Endeavour 2 itinerary program is based on Galapagos Islands cruises departing from Baltra (pre- and post- cruise hotel stay in Guayaquil Ecuador).
Decks and Cabins
National Geographic Endeavour 2 has 5 decks (3 with cabins) and 53 staterooms. All cabins (42 double plus 11 studios) are Outside - with portholes or picture windows. The cabin grades number is 8.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
The ship has one Main Dining Room which offers single seating with unassigned tables. The menu is international featuring an Ecuadorian flair. The Ecuadorian captain and officers welcome passengers to the bridge in accordance with line's “Open Bridge” policy.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Ideally suited for the intriguing Galapagos expeditions, the cruise ship carries wet suits, snorkeling gear, underwater cameras, a glass-bottom boat, kayaks and a fleet of Zodiacs. Every voyage is accompanied by a full-time doctor, photo instructor, video chronicler, wellness and undersea specialists. Internet access is available shipwide.
Nat Geo Endeavour 2 public areas include an intimate covered deck with chairs, tables, and hammocks; a fitness center; spa; global gallery; library; doctor’s office; lounge with bar and facilities for slide shows, presentations, and films.
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Among the best small Galapagos cruise ships, National Geographic Endeavour 2 (aka "Nat Geo Endeavour 2") is an expedition cruise vessel designed especially for operations in the remote polar regions. The ship is perfectly suited for Galapagos cruising expeditions, carrying wet suits, snorkeling gear, underwater cameras, sea kayaks, glass-bottom boat and a fleet of Zodiacs.
Every Nat Geo Endeavour 2 cruise is accompanied by a full-time doctor, photo instructor, a video chronicler, undersea and wellness specialists. Lindblad line's traditional "Open Bridge” policy allows the Ecuadorian officers and the ship's captain to welcome passengers to the navigation bridge.
Endeavour 2 cruise ship was previously owned and operated by Transportes Marítimos Geo Australis. On December 31, 2015, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic advertised the company's purchase of the vessel (previously named "Via Australis"). The deal cost the company USD 18 million, with following USD 10 million extensive drydock refurbishment in late 2016.
The ship Via Australis was specifically designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions in South America's Chilean Fjords (Cape Horn region of Patagonia). This is a top-luxury, yacht-like vessel able to easily navigate in the South American fjords and the shallow bays at the very bottom of the continent. The ship's Zodiacs are used for landings on shore excursions and wildlife viewing tours (offered daily).
MV Via Australis ship had identification MMSI number 725003280, call-sign number CBVU, and was registered in Chile. The ship is equipped with the latest safety and navigation technology. Its navigation system features a radar, echo sounder, GPS and modern communication systems. The ship also has a sprinkler fire suppression system. Among the changes done by Lindblad was reducing its capacity - Max Passengers (from 136 to 96, and Crew Capacity (from 45 to 64).
NAT GEO Endeavour 2 has installed Fleet Xpress - fast Internet connectivity provided by Inmarsat (owner and operator of a global satellite network). Fleet Xpress is fully integrated with the boat's phone system (PABX) and comm platforms.
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