Monserrat
The Monserrat Galapagos yacht is named after the patroness of sailors, with 10 cabins and two naturalist guides. Above all, the Monserrat Galapagos yacht offers the most flexible itinerary options in the archipelago. Furthermore, it is ideal for single travelers and families.
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Cruise Length
4–15 Days
Capacity
16 Pax
Category
First Class Yacht
Activity Level
All Levels
Overview
Monserrat is a First Class Galapagos yacht accommodating sixteen guests in ten spacious cabins, offering comfortable accommodations across a wide range of itineraries.
Onboard, travelers can relax in the jacuzzi or enjoy the sun on the Sun Deck. Moreover, the vessel welcomes children of all ages, making it an excellent choice for family journeys.
With the widest range of options in the fleet, travelers can choose from 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 15-day itineraries. As a result, every guest can tailor their experience to fit their schedule.
Monserrat galapagos yacht Cruise Itineraries
Four combinable routes, from 4 to 15 days across the archipelago
Western Islands Expedition
Islands: Santa Cruz · Santiago · Isabela · Fernandina
Day 1Sunday
Baltra & Santa Cruz, Dragon Hill
Arrival · Land iguanas · Flamingo lagoon
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Afternoon
Aboard the Monserrat Galapagos yacht, in addition, arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Monserrat. Next, head to Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz, a successful land iguana reintroduction site with a brackish lagoon hosting Greater Flamingos and breathtaking views from the higher trail points.
Day 2Monday
Santiago, Buccaneer Cove & Egas Port
Historic pirate hideout · Fur seals · Tide pools
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Morning
Aboard the Monserrat Galapagos yacht, moreover, buccaneer Cove on Santiago is a historic pirate hideout with towering cliffs. Indeed, a panga ride along the coast reveals sea lions, Galapagos fur seals, and Brown Pelicans nesting on the rock faces.
Afternoon
Aboard the Monserrat Galapagos yacht, additionally, egas Port features a coastal hike along black lava sand past volcanic grottos and lava pools. Additionally, spot Galapagos Fur Seals, marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and snorkel with sea lions and sea turtles in the sheltered bay.
Day 3Tuesday
Isabela & Fernandina, Vicente Roca & Espinoza Point
World-class snorkeling · Marine iguana colonies · Flightless cormorants
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Morning
Aboard the Monserrat Galapagos yacht, furthermore, vicente Roca Point offers a collapsed volcanic cone with towering cliffs, Blue-footed and Nazca Boobies, and world-class snorkeling with Green Sea Turtles, Penguins, Red-lipped Batfish, and the elusive Mola-mola sunfish.
Afternoon
Indeed, espinoza Point on Fernandina, the youngest and most volcanically active island, home to the largest marine iguana colony in the archipelago. Additionally, spot Flightless Cormorants, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and views across the Bolivar Channel.
Day 4Wednesday
Isabela, Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove
1954 geological uplift · Penguin colony · Darwin Volcano
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Morning
Meanwhile, urbina Bay was once ocean floor, a dramatic 1954 volcanic uplift left coral fossils on dry land. Then, walk among Land Iguanas, a Penguin colony, and watch Marine Iguanas feeding underwater in the shallows.
Afternoon
For example, tagus Cove is a historic anchorage used by pirates and sailors since the 1800s. Afterwards, hike the trail up Darwin Volcano to Darwin's Lake, enjoy a dinghy ride along the cliffs, and snorkel with Penguins in the cove.
Day 5Thursday
Santa Cruz, Black Turtle Cove & Departure
Mangrove estuary · Sharks & rays · Transfer to Baltra Airport
Central & Eastern Islands Voyage
Islands: Santa Cruz · Santiago (Chinese Hat) · North Seymour · Santa Fe · San Cristobal
Day 1Thursday
Baltra & Santa Cruz, Highlands
Arrival · Giant tortoises in the wild · Lava tunnels
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Afternoon
Above all, arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Monserrat. Next, head to the Santa Cruz Highlands to observe giant Galapagos tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat and explore the fascinating lava tunnels formed by ancient eruptions.
Day 2Friday
Chinese Hat & Sullivan Bay
Marine iguanas · Penguins · 1897 lava flows
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Morning
In fact, chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino) is a small islet off Santiago with marine iguanas, penguins, and excellent snorkeling in the turquoise channel with sea lions and white-tipped reef sharks.
Afternoon
In addition, sullivan Bay on Santiago preserves a vast Pahoehoe lava field from an 1897 eruption. Then, walk across the rope-like formations and observe Lava Cacti, the first plant to colonize new volcanic terrain.
Day 3Saturday
North Seymour & Santa Fe
Frigatebird courtship · Blue-footed boobies · Endemic land iguanas
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Morning
Moreover, north Seymour is one of the premier wildlife sites, Great and Magnificent Frigatebirds inflate their red throat pouches, Blue-footed Boobies perform courtship dances, Land Iguanas bask in the sun, and Sea Lions body-surf in the waves.
Afternoon
Additionally, santa Fe is one of the oldest islands in the archipelago, home to a giant Opuntia cactus forest and the endemic Santa Fe Land Iguana found nowhere else on Earth. Afterwards, snorkel with sea lions, rays, and tropical fish in the protected bay.
Day 4Sunday
San Cristobal, Pitt Point & Witch Hill
Three booby species · Volcanic tuff · Crystal-clear waters
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Morning
Furthermore, pitt Point is the only site in the Galapagos where all three Booby species, Blue-footed, Red-footed, and Nazca, nest together. Afterwards, hike the demanding but rewarding volcanic tuff trail and snorkel in the bay.
Afternoon
Indeed, witch Hill features a white coral sand beach with an eroded tuff cone, a lagoon rich in birdlife, and excellent snorkeling with sea lions and marine iguanas in crystal-clear waters.
Day 5Monday
San Cristobal, Tijeretas Hill & Departure
Frigatebird nesting · Kicker Rock views · Transfer to Airport
Southern Islands Discovery
Islands: San Cristobal (Lobos) · Espanola · Floreana · Santa Cruz
Day 1Monday
San Cristobal, Lobos Island
Arrival · Sea lion colony · Blue-footed boobies
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Afternoon
Meanwhile, arrive at San Cristobal Airport and board the Monserrat. Next, visit Lobos Island, a small islet with a large Sea Lion colony, playful pups, Blue-footed Boobies nesting along the white-sand coastline, and calm waters perfect for snorkeling.
Day 2Tuesday
Espanola, Gardner Bay & Suarez Point
White-sand beach · "Christmas Iguanas" · Waved albatross
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Morning
For example, gardner Bay is a pristine white beach with playful sea lion colonies and curious pups. Afterwards, snorkel with sharks in the turquoise shallows alongside the shore.
Afternoon
Above all, suarez Point offers a 2-mile circular trail along lava cliffs where you'll encounter the unique "Christmas Iguanas" (red and green), Nazca and Blue-footed Boobies, Waved Albatrosses, and the famous blowhole shooting water high into the air.
Day 3Wednesday
Floreana, Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay
Flamingo lagoon · Green sand beach · Postal tradition
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Morning
In fact, cormorant Point features a green-sand beach rich in olivine crystals and a "Flour Sand Beach" of fine white coral. Then, walk between them past a Greater Flamingo lagoon, then snorkel at Champion Islet with sea turtles, sea lions, and colorful reef fish.
Afternoon
In addition, post Office Bay preserves the 18th-century wooden barrel postal tradition. Next, take a panga ride along the coast to spot rays, turtles, and coastal wildlife.
Day 4Thursday
Santa Cruz, Charles Darwin Research Station & Departure
Tortoise breeding · Conservation · Transfer to Baltra Airport
Northern Islands Voyage
Islands: Santa Cruz · Genovesa · Bartolome
Day 1Thursday
Baltra & Santa Cruz, Highlands
Arrival · Giant tortoises · Lava tunnels · Craters
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Afternoon
Moreover, arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Monserrat. Next, head to the Santa Cruz Highlands to walk among giant tortoises in their natural habitat, explore lava tunnels, and visit the volcanic craters surrounded by Scalesia cloud forest.
Day 2Friday
Genovesa, Darwin Bay & Prince Philip's Steps
Red-footed boobies · Storm petrels · Deep-water snorkeling
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Morning
Additionally, darwin Bay is a coral sand beach inside a flooded caldera. Then, walk past Red-footed and Nazca Boobies, Swallow-tailed Gulls, and Darwin's Finches. Afterwards, snorkel with sea lions in the sheltered bay waters.
Afternoon
Furthermore, prince Philip's Steps, climb a steep rocky path to a plateau where Red-footed Boobies nest in Palo Santo trees, Nazca Boobies guard their territory, and Storm Petrels gather. Indeed, a dinghy ride along the caldera cliffs reveals deep-water snorkeling with Eagle Rays and Sharks.
Day 3Saturday
Bartolome & Bowditch Point
Pinnacle Rock panorama · Penguins · Ghost crabs
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Morning
Indeed, bartolome Island offers the most iconic panorama in the Galapagos, Pinnacle Rock framed against turquoise waters and volcanic cones. Next, climb the boardwalk to the summit, then snorkel with Galapagos Penguins in the bay below.
Afternoon
Meanwhile, bowditch Point features a white-sand beach with volcanic rocks, sea lions, and ghost crabs. Afterwards, snorkel or paddleboard in the calm waters as the sun begins to set.
Day 4Sunday
Santa Cruz, Bachas Beach & Departure
Turtle nesting · Flamingos · Transfer to Baltra Airport
The Vessel: Monserrat Galapagos Yacht Experience
Renovated in 2025, the most flexible itinerary options in the Galapagos
Monserrat Galapagos Yacht, Yacht Specifications
| Year Built | 2005 (renovated 2025) |
| Type | First Class Yacht |
| Length | 28 m / 91 ft |
| Beam | 7 m / 22 ft |
| Draft | 1.90 m / 6.23 ft |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Engines | 2 x Marine Generator Drive Engines, 550 HP each |
| Guests | 16 passengers |
| Cabins | 10 cabins (8 doubles + 2 doubles/triples), air-conditioned, private bathrooms |
| Crew | 11 members + 2 naturalist guides (8:1 ratio) |
Onboard Amenities of the Monserrat Galapagos Yacht
- Three Sun DecksIncluding upper solarium with shaded and unshaded areas
- JacuzziOnboard the Monserrat Galapagos yacht, Relax on the sky deck after a day of exploration
- Full BarInternational and local spirits, wines, and cocktails
- Kayaks & Stand-Up PaddleboardsFree for all guests, explore mangroves and shorelines at your own pace
- Cooking & Cocktail DemonstrationsComplimentary onboard culinary and mixology experiences
- Ideal for single travelersNo single supplement
- Children of All Ages WelcomeTriple cabins available, family-friendly yacht with kid-friendly activities
Maximum flexibility. Monserrat's four combinable itineraries can be joined for 7, 10, 11, or 14-night voyages, the widest range of any vessel in the fleet. With a guide-to-passenger ratio of 8:1, guests receive one of the most personalized naturalist experiences available in the Galapagos.
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