Monserrat Galapagos Cruises
The Monserrat Yacht is named after the Virgin of Montserrat, patroness of Catalonia in Spain. For centuries, sailors worldwide have adopted her as their loyal companion and have revered her as their protector through their journeys at sea. Our yacht proudly carries her name as an amulet for both our sailors and guests.
Price indication Monserrat Galapagos Cruises:
4 Day cruise: 2030 US$ (lower deck) and 2170 US$ upper deck;
5 Day cruise: 2990 US$ (lower deck) and 3150 US$ upper deck;
8 Day cruise: 4490 US$ (lower deck) and 4780 US$ upper deck.
Note: these prices are a reference, the actual prices can be slightly higher or even lower, depending on season and demand.
Technical specifications Monserrat Yacht:
- Year of construction: 2005 (refurbished in 2021)
- Type: Motor Yacht
- Category: First Class
- Length: 91fts / 28mts
- Beam: 22fts / 7mts
- Capacity: 20 passengers
- Accommodation: Lower Deck: 4 cabins (2 twin cabins & 2 matrimonial cabins)
Upper Deck: 6 cabins (5 twin cabins & 1 matrimonial cabin).
All cabins have lower beds no bunk - On Board: Lounge with TV, DVD Comendor & bar Solarium
- Main engines: Propeler / General Motors 340 HP
- Max speed: 12 knots
- Crew: 9 + 2 naturalist guides
- Safety & Navigation: All safety equipment
More detailed information about the Monserrat Yacht and Monserrat cruises, you can find on their independed Monserrat Galapagos website.
Different sailing routes Monserrat Cruises:
Monserrat Cruise itinerary C; 4 Days, Monday till Thursday:
Mon. 1: San Cristobal Island Airport – Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center
Tue. 2: Gardner Bay (Española Island) – Suarez Point (Española Island)
Wed. 3: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island) – Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
Thu. 4: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island) – Baltra Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary D; 4 Days, Thursday till Sunday:
Thu. 1: Baltra Island Airport – Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion
Fri. 2: Dragon Hill – Chinese Hat
Sat. 3: El Barranco (Genovesa Island) – Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
Sun. 4: Black Turtle Cove Excursion – Baltra Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary A; 5 Days, Sunday till Thursday:
Sun. 1: Baltra Island Airport – Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)
Mon. 2: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) – Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)
Tue. 3: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) – Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)
Wed. 4: Puerto Egas – Playa Espumilla – Buccaneer Cove (all on Santiago Island)
Thu. 5: North Seymour Island – Baltra Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary B; 5 Days, Thursday till Monday:
Thu. 1: Baltra Island Airport – Santa Cruz Highlands
Fri. 2: Rabida Island – Bartolome Island
Sat. 3: South Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island
Sun. 4: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) – Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Mon. 5: Lobos Island – San Cristobal Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary C+D; 6 Days, Monday till Sunday:
Mon. 1: San Cristobal Island Airport – Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center
Tue. 2: Gardner Bay (Española Island) – Suarez Point (Española Island)
Wed. 3: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island) – Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
Thu. 4: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island) – Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion
Fri. 5: Dragon Hill – Chinese Hat
Sat. 6: El Barranco (Genovesa Island) – Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
Sun. 7: Black Turtle Cove Excursion – Baltra Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary B+C; 8 Days, Thursday till Thursday:
Thu. 1: Baltra Island Airport – Santa Cruz Highlands
Fri. 2: Rabida Island – Bartolome Island
Sat. 3: South Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island
Sun. 4: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) – Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Mon. 5: Lobos Island – San Cristobal Island – Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center
Tue. 6: Gardner Bay (Española Island) – Suarez Point (Española Island)
Wed. 7: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island) – Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)
Thu. 8: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island) – Baltra Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary D+A; 8 Days, Thursday till Thursday:
Thu. 1: Baltra Island Airport – Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion
Fri. 2: Dragon Hill – Chinese Hat
Sat. 3: El Barranco (Genovesa Island) – Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)
Sun. 4: Black Turtle Cove Excursion – Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)
Mon. 5: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) – Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)
Tue. 6: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) – Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)
Wed. 7: Puerto Egas – Playa Espumilla – Buccaneer Cove (all on Santiago Island)
Thu. 8: North Seymour Island – Baltra Island Airport
Monserrat Cruise itinerary A+B; 9 Days, Sunday till Monday:
Sun. 1: Baltra Island Airport – Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)
Mon. 2: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island) – Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)
Tue. 3: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island) – Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)
Wed. 4: Puerto Egas – Playa Espumilla – Buccaneer Cove (all on Santiago Island)
Thu. 5: North Seymour Island – Santa Cruz Highlands
Fri. 6: Rabida Island – Bartolome Island
Sat. 7: South Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island
Sun. 8: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) – Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)
Mon. 9: Lobos Island – San Cristobal Island Airport
Other combinations of sailing routes A, B, C and D are also possible.
Detailed information about the different Galapagos islands, their touristic highlights and the fauna you can spot at these locations you can find on our: Fairtravel4u guide to the Galapagos Islands. We recommen to read this information before booking any Galapagos Cruise.
This Monserrat Galapagos cruise includes:
– Accommodation on board (based on double ocupation)
– All meals while on board
– Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
– Transfers on the islands during operational days
– English speaking naturalist guide
– Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
– Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
Not included:
– Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands (between 500 US$ and 550 US$, have to be bought directly with the cruise company).
– Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee (100 US$)
– INGALA Migratory Control Card (20 US$)
– Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
– Wetsuit rental
– Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
– Tips for the crew
– Any personal spendings