Monserrat

Galapagos Cruise

Refurbished in 2021, the Monserrat was specially built to cruise in the Galapagos islands in the most comfortable way while providing the highest levels of safety and care for the environment. The naturalist guide/passenger ratio of the Monserrat is amongst the best in the Galapagos with 1 guide for every 10 passengers. Through their commitment to personalized service and attention to detail, Monserrat Galapagos Cruises aims to create the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience on the enchanted islands.

Class: Tourist Superior Class
Passengers: 20
Cabins: 5 Upper Deck Twin Cabins (5, 6, 7, 8 & 10), 1 Upper Deck Matrimonial Cabin (9), 2 Lower Deck Matrimonial Cabins (1 & 2), 2 Lower Deck Twin Cabins (3 & 4). All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, lounge, sundeck and bar
Departures: Monday, Thursday & Sunday

Itinerary

Itinerary A – 5D/4N (Sunday to Thursday)
Sunday AM Baltra Airport
PM Bachas beach
Monday AM Tagus Cove
PM Urbina Bay
Tuesday AM Espinoza Point
PM Vicente Roca Point
Wednesday AM Egas Port
PM Espumilla beach, Buccaneer Cove
Thursday AM North Seymour
Baltra Airport
Itinerary B – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday)
Thursday AM Baltra Airport
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Friday AM Rabida Island
PM Bartolome Island
Saturday AM South Plaza Island
PM Santa Fe Island
Sunday AM Pitt Point
PM Witch Hill
Monday AM Lobos Island
San Cristobal Airport
Itinerary C – 4D/3N (Monday to Thursday)
Monday AM San Cristobal Airport
PM Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill (San Cristobal)
Tuesday AM Gardner Bay
PM Suarez Point
Wednesday AM Cormorant Point, Champion Islet (Floreana)
PM Post Office Bay (Floreana)
Thursday AM Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Baltra Airport
Itinerary D – 4D/3N (Thursday to Sunday)
Thursday AM Baltra Airport
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Friday AM Dragon Hill
PM Chinese Hat
Saturday AM El Barranco or Prince Phillip’s Steps
PM Darwin Bay
Sunday AM Black Turtle Cove
Baltra Airport
Itinerary C+D – 7D/6N (Monday to Sunday)
Monday AM San Cristobal Airport
PM Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill (San Cristobal)
Tuesday AM Gardner Bay
PM Suarez Point
Wednesday AM Cormorant Point, Champion Islet (Floreana)
PM Post Office Bay (Floreana)
Thursday AM Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Friday AM Dragon Hill
PM Chinese Hat
Saturday AM El Barranco or Prince Phillip’s Steps
PM Darwin Bay
Sunday AM Black Turtle Cove
PM Baltra Airport
Itinerary B+C – 8D/7N (Thursday to Thursday)
Thursday AM Baltra Airport
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Friday AM Rabida Island
PM Bartolome Island
Saturday AM South Plaza Island
PM Santa Fe Island
Sunday AM Pitt Point
PM Witch Hill
Monday AM Lobos Island
PM Interpretation Center, Tijeretas Hill (San Cristobal)
Tuesday AM Gardner Bay
PM Suarez Point
Wednesday AM Cormorant Point, Champion Islet (Floreana)
PM Post Office Bay (Floreana)
Thursday AM Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz)
Baltra Airport
Itinerary A+B – 9D/7N (Sunday to Monday)
Sunday AM Baltra Airport
PM Bachas beach
Monday AM Tagus Cove
PM Urbina Bay
Tuesday AM Espinoza Point
PM Vicente Roca Point
Wednesday AM Egas Port
PM Espumilla beach, Buccaneer Cove
Thursday AM North Seymour
PM Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Friday AM Rabida Island
PM Bartolome Island
Saturday AM South Plaza Island
PM Santa Fe Island
Sunday AM Pitt Point
PM Witch Hill
Monday AM Lobos Island
San Cristobal Airport

Price

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
  • Activities as described in the itinerary
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Water, coffee and tea

Not included

  • Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
  • Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Please ask your travel agent whether the following is included with this cruise:
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Wet suit
  • Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)

In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.

Departures

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

Travel style

This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).

Meeting point

Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.

Flights

In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.

What to bring?

  • Passport
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Hat or lightweight scarf
  • Layered clothing
  • Bathing suit and towel
  • Hiking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Insect repellent

Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

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