Monserrat First Class Yacht
Named after the patroness of sailors — 10 cabins, two naturalist guides, and the most flexible itinerary options in the Galápagos.
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Time
4–15 Days
Small Group
16 Guests
Travel Style
First Class Cruises
Activity Level
All Levels
Overview
Monserrat is named after the Virgin of Montserrat, patroness of Catalonia and protector of sailors for centuries. Fully renovated in 2025, she accommodates 16 guests in ten spacious cabins — eight doubles and two convertible triples — with one of the highest guide-to-passenger ratios in the archipelago at 8:1. Children of all ages are welcome. With four combinable itineraries ranging from 4 to 15 days, Monserrat offers the most flexible route options of any yacht in the fleet. Enjoy free kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, cooking demonstrations, and Starlink WiFi onboard. Three sun decks provide ample space to unwind between excursions across the archipelago’s most iconic visitor sites.
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
Arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Monserrat. 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
Buccaneer Cove on Santiago is a historic pirate hideout with towering cliffs. A panga ride along the coast reveals sea lions, Galapagos fur seals, and Brown Pelicans nesting on the rock faces.
Afternoon
Egas Port features a coastal hike along black lava sand past volcanic grottos and lava pools. 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
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
Espinoza Point on Fernandina — the youngest and most volcanically active island, home to the largest marine iguana colony in the archipelago. 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
Urbina Bay was once ocean floor — a dramatic 1954 volcanic uplift left coral fossils on dry land. Walk among Land Iguanas, a Penguin colony, and watch Marine Iguanas feeding underwater in the shallows.
Afternoon
Tagus Cove is a historic anchorage used by pirates and sailors since the 1800s. 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
Arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Monserrat. 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
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
Sullivan Bay on Santiago preserves a vast Pahoehoe lava field from an 1897 eruption. 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
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
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. 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
Pitt Point is the only site in the Galapagos where all three Booby species — Blue-footed, Red-footed, and Nazca — nest together. Hike the demanding but rewarding volcanic tuff trail and snorkel in the bay.
Afternoon
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
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and board the Monserrat. 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
Gardner Bay is a pristine white beach with playful sea lion colonies and curious pups. Snorkel with sharks in the turquoise shallows alongside the shore.
Afternoon
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
Cormorant Point features a green-sand beach rich in olivine crystals and a "Flour Sand Beach" of fine white coral. Walk between them past a Greater Flamingo lagoon, then snorkel at Champion Islet with sea turtles, sea lions, and colorful reef fish.
Afternoon
Post Office Bay preserves the 18th-century wooden barrel postal tradition. 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
Arrive at Baltra Airport and board the Monserrat. 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
Darwin Bay is a coral sand beach inside a flooded caldera. Walk past Red-footed and Nazca Boobies, Swallow-tailed Gulls, and Darwin's Finches. Snorkel with sea lions in the sheltered bay waters.
Afternoon
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. 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
Bartolome Island offers the most iconic panorama in the Galapagos — Pinnacle Rock framed against turquoise waters and volcanic cones. Climb the boardwalk to the summit, then snorkel with Galapagos Penguins in the bay below.
Afternoon
Bowditch Point features a white-sand beach with volcanic rocks, sea lions, and ghost crabs. 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
Renovated in 2025 — the most flexible itinerary options in the Galapagos
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
- Three Sun DecksIncluding upper solarium with shaded and unshaded areas
- Whirlpool & JacuzziRelax 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
- Starlink WiFiStay connected even in the most remote corners of the archipelago
- 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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