Exterior of The Monserrat yacht in the Galapagos

Monserrat

Exterior of The Monserrat yacht in the Galapagos

Monserrat

Monserrat: A 16 Passenger Yacht with a 1-to-8 Guide-to-Guest Ratio

Days: 5, 7, and 8 | From: $3,795/per person

Fully refurbished in 2025, the Monserrat is a first-class motor yacht accommodating up to 16 guests in 9 cabins, operated by a crew of 12 (including two bilingual naturalist guides), creating a ratio of one guide per eight guests. The vessel has four cabins on the lower deck with portholes and six convertible double cabins on the upper deck with large ocean-view windows. Social areas include a main lounge and bar on the main deck, a dining room, a boarding lounge, and a partially covered alfresco area and sundeck above.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

  • 9 Cabins are available on the Monserrat. All cabins have air-conditioning and an ensuite bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.
  • Lower Deck – 1 triple cabin – 32 sq. ft. – one double bed with one twin bed, or three twin beds
  • Lower Deck – 1 single cabin – 30 sq. ft. – one queen-size bed
  • Lower Deck – 1 double cabin – 30 sq. ft. – one queen-size bed (non-convertible)
  • Upper Deck – 6 double cabins – 28 sq. ft. – one double bed or two twin beds
  • Groups & Charters: This yacht is also available for private charter or for small groups of friends or family. Its 10 cabins can accommodate up to 16 people. Inquire for more details.

Available Activities (Depending on Itinerary)

  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Zodiac Rides
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding

Yacht Specifications

  • Construction (year): 2005, refurbished in 2025
  • Type of vessel: Motor yacht
  • Length: 91 ft
  • Beam: 22 ft
  • Speed: 12 knots
  • Passenger capacity: 16 pax
  • Crew: 10 + 2 naturalist guides

Itinerary A (5 Days)

Day 1 | Sunday
Arrive in Baltra / Dragon Hill

Day 2 | Monday
Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove / Puerto Egas

Day 3 | Tuesday
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point / Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point

Day 4 | Wednesday
Isabela Island: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove

Day 5 | Thursday
Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove / Disembark on Baltra

Itinerary B (5 Days)

Day 1 | Thursday
Arrive in Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 2 | Friday
Chinese Hat / Sullivan Bay

Day 3 | Saturday
North Seymour / Sante Fe Island

Day 4 | Sunday
San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point / Witch Hill

Day 5 | Monday
Tijeretas Hill / Disembark on San Cristobal

Itinerary C+D (7 Days)

Day 1 | Monday
Arrive in San Cristobal / Isla Lobos

Day 2 | Tuesday
Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez

Day 3 | Wednesday
Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay

Day 4 | Thursday
Charles Darwin Research Station / Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 5 | Friday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip’s Steps

Day 6 | Saturday
Bartolomé Island / Bowditch Point

Day 7 | Sunday
Bachas Beach / Disembark on Baltra

Itinerary D+A (8 Days)

Day 1 | Thursday
Arrive in Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 2 | Friday
Genovesa: Darwin Bay / Prince Phillip’s Steps

Day 3 | Saturday
Bartolomé Island / Bowditch Point

Day 4 | Sunday
Bachas Beach / Dragon Hill

Day 5 | Monday
Buccaneer Cove / Puerto Egas

Day 6 | Tuesday
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point / Espinoza Point

Day 7 | Wednesday
Isabela Island: Urbina Bay / Tagus Cove

Day 8 | Thursday
Black Turtle Cover / Disembark on Baltra

Itinerary B+C (8 Days)

Day 1 | Thursday
Arrive in Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands

Day 2 | Friday
Chinese Hat / Sullivan Bay

Day 3 | Saturday
North Seymour / Sante Fe Island

Day 4 | Sunday
San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point / Witch Hill

Day 5 | Monday
Tijeretas Hill / Isla Lobos

Day 6 | Tuesday
Espanola Island: Gardner Bay / Punta Suárez

Day 7 | Tuesday
Punta Cormorant / Post Office Bay

Day 8 | Wednesday
Charles Darwin Research Station / Disembark on Baltra

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Pricing

Prices 2026

Trip length: 5, 7, and 8 day itineraries
Max number of passengers: 16, in 9 cabins

Included: All meals, guides & activities, tea and coffee, use of snorkeling equipment, wetsuits, kayaks, and paddleboards

Not included: Park fees ($220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $660 per person), alcoholic beverages, gratuities

Cabins:

  • 5-Day cruise: $3,795/per person sharing
  • 7-Day cruise: $5,095/per person sharing
  • 8-Day cruise: $5,695/per person sharing

Children Policy:

  • One child receives a 15% discount. Two children receive a 20% discount.

Single Supplement: 70%

High Season (Christmas and New Years) Surcharge:

  • 10% surcharge
  • This does not apply for charters

Private Charter:

  • The Monserrat can be chartered for 5, 7, and 8 day itineraries
  • 5-Day cruise: $59,995
  • 7-Day cruise: $82,095
  • 8-Day cruise: $89.995
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