Endeavour offers a range of traditional entertainment amenities, including a Lounge, Bar, Library and shop. Some of them have a distinct expedition feels, as the shop sells items made by the people of Galapagos, and the Bridge is open to guests so they can survey the horizon.
You’re invited to the ship’s bridge to see the calm business of navigation unfold. Ask the watch officer questions about sailing the Galapagos 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.
The lounge, located on the Veranda Deck, is the heart of the expedition community, where cocktail hour and Recap are held each evening. 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.
The bar is typically open from 11 am until one hour after lunch begins and from 5 pm until closing. A variety of beverages are available for purchase including beer, cocktails, a daily speciality drink, spirits, and wine by the glass or bottle. There are also 24-hour self-service beverage stations in the library and the forward lounge with coffee, tea, soft drinks, water, ice, and snacks.
The library, easily the finest library in the islands, 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. It’s probably where Endeavour’s grand past as a global traveller can be most keenly sensed.
A small swimming pool located aft of the lounge on the Veranda Deck is the perfect place to cool off on a warm day, or test out your snorkelling gear with help from a naturalist before venturing into the ocean.
The pure wildness of Galapagos 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 Galapagos, are all available in the LEXspa.
At some sites explored, 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.