2026 Grant Cruise
Oct. 30–Nov. 5, 2026
Limited to 39 guests
Join biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant, alongside their daughter Thalia Grant and Rakan Zahawi, Executive Director of the Charles Darwin Foundation, for an unforgettable week exploring the Galapagos Islands aboard the Metropolitan Touring's Isabela II.
This exclusive expedition supports Peter and Rosemary Grant Endowed Chair in Evolutionary Biology, created to secure the future of evolutionary research at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
Metropolitan Touring
About the Expedition
This seven-day journey through the southeastern and western Galapagos offers rare access to the islands' extraordinary biodiversity, including Darwin's finches and other species found nowhere else on Earth, alongside the scientists who uncovered their stories. Days will be spent observing evolution in action and sharing insights shaped by a lifetime of discovery.
For more than four decades, the Grants' research on Galapagos finches provided some of the strongest evidence ever recorded of evolution in action, transforming our understanding of how species adapt to change. This journey coincides with an important milestone: Peter will celebrate his 90th birthday just days before the cruise, with Rosemary having marked hers only weeks earlier, making this cruise not only a scientific voyage but a family celebration.
This is a voyage for those who have seen much of the world and now seek something deeper: knowledge paired with impact, beauty paired with responsibility. By joining us, you become part of a living continuum of discovery, helping safeguard the science that illuminates how species respond to a rapidly changing planet.
Cabins
Metropolitan Touring
139 ft² / 12.8 m²
Private bathroom with shower
2 passengers
$16,900 per cabin
2 family cabins are available
Carlos Espinosa/CDF
Trip Highlights
- Observe a remarkable array of bird species found only in Galapagos, including 18 species of Darwin's finches, four mockingbirds, and a rich mix of seabirds and other landbirds—rare additions to any birder's life list
- Snorkel with sea lions and green sea turtles
- Behind-the-scenes visit of the iconic Charles Darwin Research Station
- Private talks and discussions with Peter and Rosemary Grant and other Galapagos scientists and conservation leaders
- All meals, excursions, and onboard programming included
María Igual/CDF
Peter and Rosemary Grant Endowed Chair
This cruise carries a larger purpose. Participation directly supports the Peter and Rosemary Grant Endowed Chair in Evolutionary Biology, created to secure the future of evolutionary research at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Contributions help anchor long-term scientific excellence in Galapagos, ensuring that the kind of sustained, field-based research that made the Grants discoveries possible continues for generations to come.
Reservation Details
This exclusive voyage is limited to 39 guests and will fill quickly. Reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of your payment via wire transfer and an email with your contact information and the details of all guests traveling with you.
Contact Jim Boyle, Charles Darwin Foundation's Chief Development Officer for bank transfer details.
We CANNOT consider refunds.
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