Galapagos - Ecuador
First Class
4-8 Days
Included
Easy
20 Passengers
The Monserrat Galapagos Cruise is a luxurious and intimate way to explore the stunning natural beauty of the archipelago. This elegant cruise ship boasts of 10 spacious and comfortable cabins, each designed to provide guests with the ultimate in relaxation and comfort. The cabins are equipped with large windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, and feature en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, air conditioning, and comfortable beds with luxurious linens.
The cruise offers a range of delicious and freshly prepared meals that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, using only the freshest and highest quality local ingredients. The chef’s expertise and passion for cooking are evident in every dish served, from the delectable breakfasts to the sumptuous three-course dinners.
The Monserrat Cruise in Galapagos also boasts of several areas where guests can relax and unwind in comfort. The ship’s sundeck is a perfect place to soak up the sun and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. The ship also has a cozy indoor lounge area, where guests can socialize with fellow travelers or simply relax and enjoy the scenic views.
Itineraries
Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one
MON Arrival to San Cristobal & Tijeretas Hill, Interpretation center
TUE Gardner Bay & Suarez Point
WED Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay
THU Charles Darwin Station & Transfer to Baltra
(4 days C)
Day 1: To get to San CristĆ³bal Island, take an early flight. Visit the Interpretation Center to learn more about the Galapagos’ genesis. Discover the natural history and variety of flora and fauna that make the GalĆ”pagos Islands so fascinating by touring the Human History exhibit, which also teaches about the discovery and colonization of the islands.
Day 2: Spend your morning on one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, EspaƱola Island. Visit the bird colonies at Punta SuĆ”rez and Gardner Bay’s white sand beach. Visit the stunning white sand beach in Gardner Bay, which is home to sea lions and seabirds. Explore the stunning turquoise water and its amazing marine life. Visit Punta SuĆ”rez in the afternoon, one of the GalĆ”pagos Islands’ most abundant wildlife landing sites. When you arrive, young sea lions will be surfing.
Day 3: Land on Floreana at Punta Cormorant. guided tours to see the wildlife and birds while learning about the local natural history. excursion to Champion Islet for snorkeling. Check out Post Office Bay. The only landing site on Floreana Island is Punta Cormorant, where you can find two remarkably distinct beaches: a white beach and a green olive beach. Visit Post Office Bay to discover more about its fascinating past. After dinner, head back to the boat.
Day 4: Disembark in Puerto Ayora to see the enormous GalƔpagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station. The research station offers a study location for foreign researchers and nature conservation for the local community even though the offices themselves are still not open to visitors. Fly from Baltra Airport back to the mainland.
THU Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Highlands
FRI Dragon Hill & Chinese Hat
SAT El Barranco & Darwin Bay
SUN Black Turtle Cove & Transfer to Baltra
(4 days D)
Day 1: Baltra Island Airport arrival. Transfer to the boat where you will meet the tour guide and board. Enjoy the highlands, go to a ranch where tortoises are raised, and see some of Santa Cruz’s amazing volcanic formations in the late afternoon.
Day 2: Visit Cerro DragĆ³n (Dragon Hill) in the morning for some excellent birdwatching. A hypersaline (saltier than the ocean) lagoon is accessible from the beach and is frequented by pink flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other bird species. Explore Chinese Hat’s breathtaking scenery and white-coral beach in the afternoon, then go snorkeling with sea lions and penguins and swim in the cove.
Day 3: We are going to remote and lovely Genovesa Island today. The red-footed colony on this northern island is well-known. El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillips’ Steps, was so named following a visit by the British Monarch in 1964. It’s simple to understand why this island is a bird lover’s paradise once you land at a small sand and coral beach. Following a short, level trail, we will eventually come across nests of the red-footed booby and the great frigatebird. We’ll stop at a tide pool where playful sea lions swim before finishing our journey on a cliff with stunning views of this isolated region of the Galapagos.
Day 4: Take a morning panga ride to Black Turtle Cove to search for marine life. By panga, explore the mangroves to discover the diverse marine life that lives there between fresh and saltwaters. In this serene ecosystem, keep an eye out for sea turtles and manta rays. Additionally visible are whitetip reef sharks gliding by. Fly back to the mainland of Ecuador after disembarking at Baltra.
SUN Baltra Airport, Bachas Beach
MON Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay
TUE Espinoza Point, Vicente Roca Point
WED Santiago: Egas Port, Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove
THU North Seymour, Transfer to BaltraĀ“s Airport
(5 days A)
Day 1: Travel to Baltra Island. Our guide will meet you and transport you to the Monserrat. In the afternoon, go to Bachas Beach, where the soft, white sand is made of coral that has broken down. Trek to see a variety of wildlife, such as sea lions, flamingos, hermit crabs, and black-necked stilts. Swim or snorkel just steps from Las Bachas’ white sand beach. The green turtle uses Bachas as one of its most crucial beaches for nesting.
Day 2: We will arrive in the pristine and far-flung West of the archipelago after a protracted journey from the Galapagos’ central region. Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay, located to the west of Isabela Island, will be the sites of our visits today. Here, we’ll get our first looks at giant tortoises, penguins, and flightless cormorants as well as take advantage of some incredible snorkeling opportunities. There are a small number of opportunities to go snorkeling with sharks, rays, and sea lions. For dinner, go back to the yacht.
Day 3: Espinoza Point on Fernandina Island, the Galapagos Islands’ visitor site that faces west, is where we are today. Due to the absence of introduced foreign species, this island is also one of the most unspoiled in the archipelago. As a result of its location on the Bolivar Channel, Isabela Island’s Vicente Roca Point is renowned for having a diverse underwater marine population. Through snorkeling, we can explore two shallow underwater caves that are home to a variety of marine life.
Day 4: Excursion to Puerto Egas in the morning to see the salt crater, a beach with black sand, and tide pools. Continue to Playa Espumilla, which is home to sea turtle and flamingo nesting grounds as well as dense mangroves. Visit Buccaneer Cove to see the impressive rock formations that form the cliff walls. Over the years, Santiago Island has experienced its fair share of human activity from both whalers and pirates. Other than that, Santiago’s wildlife has thrived and offers fantastic viewing opportunities. Among other animals, the island is home to marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, and land and sea turtles. Observe wildlife in its natural habitat on land and in the water.
Day 5: Visit North Seymour for guided walks to see wildlife, including large colonies of sea lions, and birds. alight at Baltra to catch a flight back to the mainland of Ecuador.
THU Arrival to baltra , Santa Cruz : Highlands
FRI Rabida, Bartolome Island
SAT South Plaza, Santa Fe Islands
SUN Pitt Point, Cerro Brujo
MON Lobos Islands, departure San Cristobal Island
(5 days B)
Day 1: Baltra Airport arrival. Transfer to the boat where you will meet the tour guide and board. Enjoy the highlands in the afternoon. View some of Santa Cruz’s amazing volcanic formations while visiting a tortoise ranch.
Day 2: Arrive at a red sand beach at RĆ”bida in the morning to explore its trails. A saltwater lagoon is accessible via a short trail. One of the best deep-water snorkeling locations in the islands can be reached by taking a panga ride from the beach to a cliff wall that drops off into the water. Take advantage of the chance to swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock, one of the islands’ most recognizable volcanic rock formations.
Day 3: Visit South Plaza, one of the GalĆ”pagos Islands’ smallest islands and home to some of the species’ biggest land iguana populations, in the morning. On this bustling island, stroll through a cactus forest to see a mix of dry and coastal vegetation. Visit Santa Fe Island in the late afternoon. Get your hiking boots ready and explore the island’s wildlife and plants.
Day 4: On San CristĆ³bal Island, make a morning landing at Punta Pitt to go snorkeling and observe the marine iguanas and seabirds that live there. We arrive at Cerro Brujo in the late afternoon to view the sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds that are present there. On this fascinating expedition, take in some amazing wildlife viewing and fascinating geological formations. Schools of fish can be seen swimming below as you snorkel around Punta Pitt Island.
Day 5: Visit Isla Lobos in the morning, where you’ll be greeted by sea lions playing in the waves, and then be taken to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport. Discover the wildlife on this tiny island on foot and by boat. At serene Isla Lobos, snorkel among the sea lion families and their curious pups looking to play right off the beach.
MON Arrival to San Cristobal, Tijeretas Hill, interpretation center
TUE Gardner Bay, Suarez Point
WED Cormorant Point, Post Office Bay
THU Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz Highlands
FRI Dragon Hill, Chinese Hat
SAT El Barranco, Darwin Bay
SUN Black Turtle Cove, Transfer to Baltra
(7 days)
Day 1: To get to San CristĆ³bal Island, take an early flight. Visit Tijeretas in the afternoon for a fantastic vantage point and our first look at some wildlife. Visit the Interpretation Center to learn more about the Galapagos’ genesis. then go to The frigate birds, which the locals refer to as “Tijeretas,” are responsible for the Tijeretas Hill’s name. At the base of a frigate bird nesting colony, we will enjoy a magnificent view of stunning scenery.
Day 2: Enjoy the day on one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, EspaƱola Island. Visit the bird colonies at Punta SuĆ”rez and Gardner Bay’s white sand beach. Spend the day exploring the bay’s shoreline and snorkeling at Gardner Island after arriving at Gardner Bays in the morning. After lunch, set course for Punta SuĆ”rez on the western side of the islands, which is home to the waved albatross and amazing bird colonies. Return to the boat for dinner.
Day 3: Land on Floreana at Punta Cormorant. guided tours to see the wildlife and birds while learning about the local natural history. excursion to Champion Islet for snorkeling. Check out Post Office Bay. Discover two incredibly distinct beaches at Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island’s sole landing area. In the lagoon, spend the afternoon watching flamingos and other shorebirds feed. Visit the lava tubes and look for penguins and marine iguanas near the water.
Day 4: Disembark in Puerto Ayora to see the enormous GalƔpagos tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, where you can see many different species of land iguanas and tortoises kept in captivity. The research station offers a study location for foreign scientists and environmental education for the local community even though the offices themselves are not open to visitors.
Day 5: Visit Cerro DragĆ³n (Dragon Hill) in the morning for some excellent birdwatching. Pass through a forest of Scalesia trees; these trees are endemic to the region and are now extinct except for 400 specimens worldwide. Explore Chinese Hat’s breathtaking scenery and white-coral beach in the afternoon, then go snorkeling with sea lions and penguins and swim in the cove. Snorkel directly from the beach’s white coral sand.
Day 6: We are going to remote and lovely Genovesa Island today. For those who love birds, there is no place like this northern island, known for its red-footed colony. On this island, there are thought to be 200,000 Red-footed boobies. Following a short, level trail, we will eventually come across nests of the red-footed booby and the great frigatebird. We’ll stop at a tide pool where playful sea lions swim before finishing our journey on a cliff with stunning views of this isolated region of the Galapagos.
Day 7: Take a morning panga ride to Black Turtle Cove to search for marine life. By panga, explore the mangroves to discover the diverse marine life that lives there between fresh and saltwaters. In this serene ecosystem, keep an eye out for sea turtles and manta rays. Additionally visible are whitetip reef sharks gliding by. Fly back to the mainland of Ecuador after disembarking at Baltra.
THU Arrival to Baltra Island Airport & Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion
FRI Dragon Hill & Chinese Hat
SAT El Barranco (Genovesa Island) & Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
SUN Black Turtle Cove Excursion & Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)
MON Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) & Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)
TUE Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) & Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)
WED Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island) & Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)
THU North Seymour Island & Departure from Baltra Island Airport
(8 days)
Day 1: Arriving at Baltra’s Seymour Airport early, then being transferred to the Monserrat Yacht. Take a bus to the Highlands of Santa Cruz after lunch to see the Galapagos Giant Tortoises at the El Chato Reserve where you can see them in their natural habitat. Dinner on the yacht after your return.
Day 2: Arrive at a red sand beach at RƔbida in the morning to explore its terrain. A short trail takes visitors to a saltwater lagoon, and another path continues on past the lagoon to the inner surface, in which the revered palo santo trees are found. Head back to the beach to see primitive pelicans nesting among small bushes. One of the best deep-water snorkeling locations in the islands can be reached by taking a panga ride from the beach to a hillside wall that falls off into the water.
Day 3: You will travel to South Plazas, which forms a pair of islands called “Islas Plazas,” in the morning. Here, you might see exceptional species like land and marine iguanas as well as hybrid iguanas. You will get to seeĀ a few of the endemic species on Santa Fe Island after lunch. One of the many sea lion colonies will also be visible. Following this activity, head back to the yacht for dinner.
Day 4: On San CristĆ³bal Island, make a morning landing at Punta Pitt to go snorkeling and observe the marine iguanas and seabirds that live there. We arrive at Cerro Brujo in the late afternoon to view the sea lions, marine iguanas, and seabirds that are present there. Join your crew on board for dinner on the yacht after all the adventures.
Day 5: Visit Isla Lobos in the morning to be greeted by sea lions playing in the waves. Discover the wildlife on this tiny island on foot and by boat. After that, go for a panga ride to see the shore and seabirds feeding and nesting. At serene Isla Lobos, snorkel among the sea lion families and their curious pups looking for fun right off the beach. Bring your camera if you want to take pictures at this fantastic location for wildlife viewing.
Day 6: Today’s adventure starts at Gardner Bay, where you’ll visit a stunning white sand beach and a sizable colony of sea lions and birds. In Tortuga Rock, just in front of Gardner Bay, you can also go snorkeling and see a variety of fish species. After lunch, go to Punta Suarez to see sea lions by the landing dock and numerous species of seabirds that are nesting, including boobies and albatrosses. Following this activity, head back to the yacht for dinner.
Day 7: Visit Punta Cormorant first thing in the morning to find two beaches, a white one and a green one. At Champion Islet, you can practice snorkeling among schools of fish, turtles, and reef sharks. After lunch, proceed to Post Office Bay, where you can discover more about its interesting past as a whaling ship post office. Follow this activity with a trip back to the yacht for dinner.
Day 8: Disembark in Puerto Ayora and travel to the Charles Darwin Research Station to see a variety of tortoise and land iguana species that are kept in captivity and to learn about the work that volunteers, researchers, and scientists are doing to preserve the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. A flight back to the mainland can then be taken after transferring to Baltra Airport.
2024 PRICES | ||||
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4 Days | 5 Days | 7 Days | 8 Days | |
Standard (Lower Deck) | US$2,030 | US$2,990 | US$4,060 | US$4,490 |
Standard (Upper Deck) | US$2,170 | US$3,150 | US$4,300 | US$4,780 |
Vessel type
Motor Yacht
Year built
2005
Year renovated
2021
Length
91ft (28m)
Beam
22ft ( 7m)
Max speed
12 knots
Crew
9 + 2 naturalist guide
Capacity
20 passengers
Decks
3
Cabins
10
Bathrooms
10
Engines
Propeler / General Motors 340 HP
Freshwater maker
Yes
Lower Deck Twin Cabin
Two cabins on the lower deck, each with a double bed, a private bathroom, and a small window. The third person is not required
Lower Deck Double Cabin
Two double-occupancy cabins on the lower deck, each with a double bed, a private bathroom, and a small window
Upper Deck Twin Cabins
5 double-occupancy cabins on the upper deck feature twin beds, an en suite bathroom, and windows with views of the ocean
Upper Deck Double Cabin
Double-occupancy upper-deck cabin with en suite bathroom, window for ocean view, and double bed
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Toiletries
Room towels
110v Electricity point in cabin
Lounge Area
Bar
Sundeck