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Welcome to Monserrat Galapagos Cruises

Monserrat 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.

Experience Monserrat Cruise

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE BOTH ON THE TRAILS AND ONBOARD!
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE BOTH ON THE TRAILS AND ONBOARD!
  • A once in a lifetime experience both on the trails and onboard!Cruising the Galapagos islands is an unforgettable experience because of its unique and close encounters with its amazing wildlife. The cherry on top is to enjoy from this privilege in a small more personalized cruise setting.
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  • Experiencing the Galapagos Islands on a small 20 passenger yacht is an added value that will make your cruise unforgettable. In a more intimate setting, you will be sharing your Galapagos adventure with few other guests that share the same belief that cruising on a small cruise boat has less impact on the Galapagos ecosystem while benefiting from a more personalized service. Our 11 crewmembers will go above and beyond to make your experience of the Galapagos unforgettable.
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  • Our naturalist guide/passenger ratio is amongst the best in the Galapagos with 1 guide for every 10 passengers. Through our 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.
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COOKING MADE WITH ECUADORIAN LOVE!
  • Our kitchen staff will keep you pampered while you are onboard. From delicious hot/cold snacks waiting for you after your morning and afternoon explorations, to mouthwatering hot lunches and dinners, the Monserrat has you covered

  • Our barman/waiter together with our Chef and his assistant will make sure you experience the best from the Ecuadorian and international gastronomy. Your day will start with an ample breakfast spread in the mornings right before your morning landing. Upon your return from your visits to the islands both in the morning and on the afternoon, you will find hot/cold snacks with a refreshing fruit juice. Coffee and hot water for your favorite tea will be available 24 hours.

  • Our Barman can help quench your thirst with a cold beer or cater to your palette with our selection of wines. Spirits and cocktails are also available. Be sure to ask our barman for our Galapagos inspired cocktail!

Itineraries

The Monserrat cruise itineraries visit out of the way visitor sites and remote locations on the Galapagos National Park. We have both short and long term duration cruises in the archipelago, starting from 3 nights up to 14 nights cruising. Even our shorter itineraries allow you to see some of the most impressive wildlife in the Galapagos. Enjoy from the privilege of being in a small group of up to 10 guests with one of our naturalist guides when venturing to discover the tame and abundant wildlife of the enchanted isles.

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3 NIGHTS | 4 DAYS

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4 NIGHTS | 5 DAYS

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6 NIGHTS | 7 DAYS

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7 NIGHTS | 8 DAYS

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8 NIGHTS | 9 DAYS

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10 NIGHTS | 11 DAYS

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11 NIGHTS | 12 DAYS

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14 NIGHTS | 15 DAYS

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Deck plan Monserrat Cruise

Know the yacht and its main parts – Click on deck plan for images
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SUN DECK
  • Ample shaded relaxing area
  • Non – shaded relaxing area

 

UPPER DECK

  • 6 Upper Double Bed / Twin Cabins with large windows overlooking the ocean
  • Non – Shaded relaxing area
 
MAIN DECK
  • Main Lounge for briefings and lectures
  • Bar
  • Dining Hall
  • Kitchen
 
LOWER DECK
  • 2 Lower Deck Double Bed Cabins with Portholes
  • 2 Lower Deck Twin Bed Cabins with Portholes

Travel Tips Monserrat First Class Yacht

CLOTHING

In the highlands region, it is best to dress in layers since temperatures vary, beginning and ending the day quite cool but becoming warm in the midday sun. Wear a sweater over a light shirt and T-shirt, and carry a light, preferably water resistant jacket and umbrella, especially during the rainy season.

In the tropical climates, light cotton clothing is recommended. Bring along a sweater or light jacket since it can cool off in the evenings. In the jungle regions, long-sleeved shirts and long cotton pants, as well as a good pair of walking shoes, are recommended.

PASSPORT AND VISAS

All visitors to Ecuador must have a passport valid for at least six months.

Only citizens of the following countries require a consular visa to visit Ecuador as tourists: Algeria, Bangladesh, South, Korea, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam and Yemen.

Upon entry, all visitors are required to complete a brief international embarkation/ disembarkation card, which is stamped along with your passport. Keep this card in your passport, as it will be required when leaving the country.

ADDITIONAL
SERVICESOFFERED ON
BOARD

Snorkeling equipment is available in average sizes onboard complimentary

Wetsuits are also available at an additional cost to all guests

Passengers can open a tab for their bar and boutique consumption

Tabs must be settled the last night of the cruise in us dollars and in cash

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION

It is mandatory to use the operational flights booked by our cruise company. A penalty of USD 50 will apply for using other flights. Flight rates & schedules are subject to change anytime

Please note that if your directly booked your flight to the Galapagos and it arrives earlier to the islands than our scheduled operational flight, you will have to wait at Galapagos airport until arrival of the rest of the group in your cruise. If your Galapagos flight arrives later than our scheduled flight, additional transport costs may be applicable to reach the yacht. The same will happen for your return flight to Quito or Guayaquil. Please note that any missed excursions cannot be claimed when booking your own flights.

Booking & Cancellation Policies

BOOKING POLICIES

(UPDATED COVID-19 CONDITIONS IN RED):

  • To confirm any reservation, a deposit of 20% of the cruise cost per passenger is required within 8 business days from the booking date. Only when this deposit is received the booking is considered confirmed. For charters, a deposit of 20% from total amount will be required.
  • The deposit can be used as future credit for you, a friend/relative in the event that Ecuadorian or Galapagos borders close due to COVID-19 or the country of origin of the passenger has done the same. In this case, a credit note will be issued and will be valid for use for cruises departing before December 31st, 2022 subject to availability.
  • If no deposit is received within 8 business days, the blocked spaces will be released.Final payment (80% balance) must be completed 30 days prior to the cruise departure date for individual bookings; and 60 days prior to the cruise departure date for charters.
  • The final payment can be used as future credit in the event that Ecuadorian or Galapagos borders close due to COVID-19 or the country of origin of the passenger has done the same. The credit note will be valid for cruising before December 31st, 2022. Alternatively, the 80% balance payment can be refunded for the same COVID-19 related reasons exposed above.
  • Finally, for cruises booked until March 31st, 2021, with cruise sailing in 2021, guests will be allowed to change cruise dates at no extra cost subject to availability. This change will be possible if notified 30 days before cruise departure for individual reservations or 60 days prior cruise date for charters.  

REGULAR CANCELLATION POLICIES:

For FITs:

  • Cancellations made 60 or more days prior to the cruise departure date, only the deposit will be
  • Cancellations made between 59 – 31 days before the cruise departure date, a penalty of 50% of the cruise value will apply.
  • Cancellations made between 30 to 0 days before the cruise departure date, a penalty of 100% will

For Charters:

  • Cancellations made 121 or more days prior to the cruise departure date, only the deposit will be withheld.
  • Cancellations made between 120 – 61 days before the cruise departure date, a penalty of 50% of the cruise value will apply.
  • Cancellations made between 60 to 0 days before the cruise departure date, a penalty of 100% will apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & TRAVEL INSURANCE

All reservations, modifications, and/or cancellations must be sent to your sales representative in writing. No verbal confirmations, modifications, or cancellations will be accepted. Please note rates and policies are subject to change without prior notice. In case of changes in policies all confirmed bookings as well as new ones will be readjusted accordingly.

We strongly recommend passengers purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy for protection from any potential loss before/during your trip. Our company will not be responsible for any financial disappointment caused by reasons beyond our control and no refunds or partial refunds will be given for late cancellations or no shows.

Safety changes COVID-19 Ecuador

Dear Friends and Guests:

Our planet has dramatically changed since COVID-19. Galapagos will be no exception and that is why Via Natura will be introducing new biosecurity and safety protocols aboard the Monserrat. On top of enhanced cleaning protocols, guests onboard the Monserrat will notice changes on how we carry out our meal service, our lectures onboard and our Naturalist guidance while on the islands to enable for social distancing amongst guests.

WHY BOOK MONSERRAT OVER OTHER CRUISES IN THE GALAPAGOS

Our Galapagos cruise is privileged to have one of the best crew to passenger ratios in the islands. More importantly, our excursions to the islands are performed with 1 Naturalist guide for every 10 passengers as opposed to the majority of small yachts/catamarans in the Galapagos that only carry 1 Naturalist guide for every 16 guests. This enables us to provide greater social distancing while exploring the Galapagos islands, which is critical while the planet coexists with COVID-19.

NEW BIOSECURITY AND OPERATIONAL PROTOCOLS ABOARD MONSERRAT

Guests onboard Monserrat will be able to notice a number of additions to our cleaning regimen designed to set an even higher standard of cleanliness to the yacht. Specific areas of focus include:

GUEST CONTACT

All our staff members will use face masks, gloves while at work. In addition, all guests will be taken their temperature when arriving onboard as well as every morning for the length of their cruise. All guests will be provided a face mask and will be mandatory to use them onboard while circulating on public areas of the Yacht.

To help alleviate the risk of transmission, Monserrat Yacht will be using signage in public areas to remind guests to maintain social distancing protocols and removing or re-arranging furniture to allow more space for distancing in the social areas. We are also installing more hand sanitizing stations at the entrances to its hotel and social areas.

EXCURSIONS WHILE ON THE ISLANDS

While on the island excursions, our Naturalists will request your collaboration in having the recommended social distancing while on the trail walks and while listening to him/her.

MEAL SERVICE

Monserrat’s food safety program includes enhanced sanitation guidelines for our employees that includes hygiene and disinfecting practices. All of our meals onboard will be served to the table, suspending buffet style service.

Onboard Monserrat, all food handlers will be retrained on safe food preparation and service practices. Safety for our guests is our priority.

SURFACE AREAS & GUEST ROOMS

COVID-19 has raised awareness about the importance of high-touch surface cleanliness. In public spaces, the Yacht has added to its already rigorous cleaning protocols, requiring that surfaces are thoroughly treated with high-grade disinfectants and that this cleaning is done with increased frequency. We will also be adding sufficient hand sanitizer dispensers all over the Monserrat’s public areas.

In guest rooms, the Monserrat has likewise added to its already rigorous protocols, requiring that all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned with strong disinfectants.

OUR NEW FLEXIBLE BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICIES UPDATED FOR COVID-19

We are conscious that you want to able to book your Galapagos holiday with flexibility while COVID-19 is in the back of your mind. Therefore, Monserrat Galapagos Cruises has established new flexible booking & cancellation policies

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GUEST REVIEWS

4 Days / 3 Nights

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary C

PM: Arrival to San Cristobal Island Airport

PM: Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary D

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport

4 Nights / 5 Days

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary A

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

AM: Departure from Baltra Island Airport

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary B

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plazas Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

AM: Departure from San Cristobal Island Airport

6 Nights / 7 Days

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary C+D

PM: Arrival to San Cristobal Island Airport

PM: Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport

7 Days / 8 Nights

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary B+C

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plaza Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

PM: Tijeretas Hill & San Cristóbal Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary D+A

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

AM: Departure from Baltra Island Airport

8 Nights / 9 Days

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary A+B

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plazas Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

AM: Departure from San Cristobal Island Airport

10 Nights / 11 Days

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary B+C+D

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plazas Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

PM: Tijeretas Hill & San Cristóbal Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary C+D+A

PM: Arrival to San Cristobal Island Airport

PM: Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

AM: Departure from Baltra Island Airport

11 Nights / 12 Days

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary A+B+C

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plazas Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

PM: Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary D+A+B

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plazas Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

AM: Departure from San Cristobal Island Airport

 

14 Nights / 15 Days

Monserrat Galapagos Cruise Itinerary A+B+C+D

PM: Arrival to Baltra Island Airport

PM: Bachas Beach (Santa Cruz Island)

AM: Tagus Cove (Isabela Island)

PM: Urbina Bay (Isabela Island)

AM: Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)

PM: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela Island)

AM: Puerto Egas Visit (Santiago Island)

PM: Playa Espumilla (Santiago Island)

PM: Buccaneer Cove Visit (Santiago Island)

AM: North Seymour Island

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands

AM: Rabida Island

PM: Bartolome Island

AM: South Plazas Island

PM: Santa Fe Island

AM: Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island)

PM: Cerro Brujo (San Cristobal Island)

AM: Lobos Island

PM: Tijeretas Hill & Interpretation Center

AM: Gardner Bay (Española Island)

PM: Suarez Point (Española Island)

AM: Cormorant Point (Floreana Island)

PM: Post Office Bay (Floreana Island)

AM: Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz Island)

PM: Santa Cruz Highlands Excursion

AM: Dragon Hill

PM: Chinese Hat

AM: El Barranco (Genovesa Island)

PM: Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)

AM: Black Turtle Cove Excursion

AM: Transfer to Baltra Island Airport