You’re invited to the ship’s bridge to see the calm business of navigation unfold. Ask the watch officer questions about sailing the Galápagos Islands. Or help yourself to the ever-ready binoculars to scan the horizon. There may occasionally be times, such as late at night or due to security regulations, when the bridge must be restricted to shipboard personnel only, but otherwise, you are always welcome.

A small swimming pool is located aft of the lounge on the veranda deck and is the perfect place to cool off on a warm day, or test out your snorkeling gear with help from a naturalist before venturing into the ocean.

The onboard library is located on the bridge deck. It includes a wide range of novels, puzzles, reference, and illustrated books. It’s a quiet, cool place to relax, browse maps of the islands, and watch the scenery glide past.

On the first day of your expedition you’ll be fitted with a mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit. These are yours to use for the duration of the expedition—so there’s no need to pack and tote your own gear. The 3mm shorty wetsuits allow you to stay in the cool water of Galápagos longer, and protect your skin from the equatorial sun. Guests who own masks with prescription lenses, or prefer to use thicker, full-length wetsuits are welcome to bring their own gear.

The pure wildness of Galápagos is naturally uplifting. Add to that a variety of spa treatments available aboard, and you’ll find your expedition relaxing as well as revitalising. Massages, body treatments, facials, and hand and foot treatments inspired by the natural beauty of Galápagos, are all available in the LEXspa.

At some sites we explore, a floating, glass-bottom massage platform will be anchored near the shore, offering the singular experience of a soothing massage and a relaxing view of the undersea. You will have the opportunity to sign up for a treatment once on board at reception, or you can simply ask your wellness specialist.

Located just aft of the library, it contains a variety of exercise equipment and a sauna. There are several types of cardio equipment as well as free weights. Simply ask the wellness specialist if you’d like a yoga mat, exercise bands, or sets of small hand weights to use in your cabin as well.

A celebration of the talent of local artisans, the global gallery showcases and sells items made by the people of Galápagos and Ecuador, and is located on the upper deck. You may find hand-carved wooden chess sets and masks, jewellery crafted from recycled glass beads, woven sun hats and locally made bags, locally grown coffee and avocado oil, plus books by some of your naturalists.

The items in the global gallery evolve as we meet and work with talented locals. Every item purchased in the global gallery contributes to the Lindblad Artisan Fund, which supports artisans in communities around the world to develop their potential more effectively and successfully.

The lounge, located on the veranda deck, is the heart of our expedition community, where we hold the cocktail hour and Recap - where we get together each evening. A long standing Lindblad tradition, Recap is when naturalists share stories and answer questions about the day’s events, and the expedition leader presents the plan for the following day It’s also where you’ll gather for lectures, photography talks, and guest speaker presentations.

Forward of the lounge is an area that provides information on the conservation of the islands, and where you can view your photos on the photo kiosk. Board games are also available.

A true expedition ship, Endeavour is equipped with cool tools for exploration that help you experience the full range of wildness in Galápagos. Explore the deep undersea with our ROV, poke into waterline caves aboard a kayak, snorkel among vibrant sea gardens with playful sea lions and explore the undersea while staying dry aboard our glass-bottom boat and much more.

An iMac station is available in the ship’s lounge for sorting and transferring your photos. It’s equipped with a digital media reader and USB outlets. Bring along an external hard drive or USB drive (or several) to store and back up your photos. Use of the photo kiosk is complimentary, on a first-come, first-served basis.