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Galapagos aboard Monserrat Yacht 4 Days " B "

First Class - Cruise
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The M/Y Monserrat was totally refurbished in 2007. The Yacht is fully carpeted and equipped with wooden boarding and original pictures.met,

The lounge is equipped with TV, there is also a bar, a dining room, a small boutique and three sun decks. The navigation and safety equipment corresponds to the regulations of the National Park. The M/Y Monserrat can accommodate 16 passengers in comfortable cabins with private bathroom. There are 8 cabins, 4 on the upper deck, 4 on the lower deck, two of them with double bed. All cabins have air condition.

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.

DAY

ISLAND PLACES
THU    

Santa Cruz   

AM: Baltra Airport                   

PM: Highlands     

FRI

Santiago

Bartolome  

AM: Sullivan Bay

PM: Bartolome Island

SAT

Santa Cruz

AM: Bachas Beach

PM: Dragon Hill

SUN Santa Cruz

AM: Black Turtle Cove

       Baltra  Airport

 

ITINERARY DAY BY DAY:

Day 1 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS

AM: Flight to Galapagos Transfer early to the airport for our flight to the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival in Baltra, meet our naturalist guide, who will assist with the transfer to the Monserrat Yacht. 

PM: Highlands

Visit the highlands of Santa Cruz and see the Galápagos giant tortoise in its natural surroundings. Explore the area and its incredible underground lava tunnels – some are more than 1km (.6 mi) long! Wander along the volcanic tubes and keep an eye out for the (mainly) nocturnal barn owls that sometimes roost here.

Day 2 

SANTIAGO ISLAND AND BARTOLOME ISLAND

AM: Sullivan Bay 

Visit Sullivan Bay on Santiago Island to see one of its star natural attractions – striking and fascinating giant lava formations. Very few plants have managed to survive on this island due to its harsh environment and relatively new lava flow. Enjoy a walk along the lava formations before coming to a white-coral sand beach, where abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions gather on shore.

Enjoy a cool dip after exploring Sullivan Bay on foot. Grab a snorkel and discover many species of fish and other marine life in the shallow waters. Keep an eye out for turtles, rays, and large schools of fish!

PM: Bartolome Island

Hike to Bartolomé's summit for a stronger perspective of the islands' not-too-distant volcanic origins, and enjoy a panoramic view – it’s one of the best among the islands! See other Galápagos Islands in the distance as well as Pinnacle Rock, the island’s famous towering landmark. Spot Galápagos penguins — the only species of penguin found north of the Equator — walking precariously along narrow volcanic ledges at the base.

Take the opportunity to swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock, one of the most iconic volcanic rock formations on the islands. Home to Galápagos penguins, friendly sea lions, sea turtles, and a huge variety of fish, Bartolomé and its surrounding waters are a fantastic place to explore the natural wonders of the Galápagos.

Day 3 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BACHAS BEACH  AND DRAGON HILL

AM: Bachas Beach

Head to Bachas Beach where the sand is made of decomposed coral, making it soft and white, and a favourite site for nesting sea turtles. Spot abundant Sally Lightfoot crabs on the lava rocks along the water's edge -- these crabs will eat anything they can get their claws on! Trek to see a wide range of wildlife, including flamingos, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and sea lions.

Go snorkelling or swimming right off the white sand beach of Las Bachas. Spot all sorts of marine wildlife in its shallow waters and tidal pools. Bachas is also one of the most important beaches for the green turtle as a nesting site.

PM: Dragon Hill  

Visit Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) for some prime birdwatching. Take a short walk from the beach to a hypersalinic (saltier than the ocean) lagoon frequented by pink flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks, and other species of birds. Pass through a Scalesia tree forest; endemic to the area, there are only 400 specimens of Scalesia trees left in the world.

Day 4 

SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BLACK TURTLE COVE

AM: Black Turtle Cove

Explore the mangroves by panga to find rich marine wildlife between the fresh and salt waters. Keep any eye out for manta rays and sea turtles in this tranquil ecosystem. White-tip reef sharks can also be seen gliding by. Transfer to the airport for our flight to Quito or Guayaquil.

Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

Name Monserrat Yacht
Year of construction 2005
Type Motor Yacht
Category First Class
Lenght 91 fts / 28mts
Beam 22 fts / 7mts
Capacity 20 passengers
On Board Lounge with TV, DVD Comendor & bar Solarium
Main engines Propeler / General Motors  340 HP
Crew 8 plus 1 naturalis guide
Safety & Navigation         All safety equipment
Accommodation

Lower Deck:

Cabins 1 & 2 have one matrimonial double bed.

Cabins 3 & 4 have two twin lower beds.

Upper Deck

Cabins 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 have two twin lower debs.     

Cabin 9 has one matrimonial doucle beds.

Details

Cost Includes:
  • All transfers in Galapagos: Airport-Yacht-Airport
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Three meals a day, drinking water, tea or coffe
  • Excursions in the islands with English Speaking Nature Guide.
  • Snorkelling Equipment
Cost Excludes:
  • Galapagos National Park Tax: USD 100.00 to be paid in cash in Galapagos
  • Galapagos Transit Card: USD 20.00 per person
  • Soft drinks and alcoholics beverages
  • Tips