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 |
SUN |
Mosquera |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Mosquera Islet |
MON |
Isabela |
AM: Tintoreras PM: Sierra Negra Volcano - Giant Tortoise Breeding Center |
TUE |
Santiago Rabida |
AM: Chinese hat PM: Rabida Island |
WED | Santiago |
AM: Egas Port PM: Espumilla Beach - Biccaneer Cove |
THU |
North Seymour Santa Cruz |
AM: North Seymour Island PM: Highlands |
FRI |
South Plaza Santa Fe |
AM: South Plaza Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
SAT |
San Cristobal |
AM: Punta Pitt PM: Galapaguera |
SUN | San Cristobal |
AM: Interpretation Center San Cristobal Airport |
MOSQUERA ISLET
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: Mosquera Islet
Wander along the beach and keep a look out for wildlife on land, in the air, and at sea. Relax on the sand or search for aquatic life in the tidal pools that dot the coastline.
ISABELA ISLAND: TINTORERAS AND SIERRA NEGRA VOLCANO - GIANT TORTOISE BREEDING CENTER
AM: Tintoreras
Take a panga across the bay to "Tintoreras" Shark Alley to observe the whitetip reef sharks found swimming in the channels between the rocks. Get a close-up view of pelicans, frigatebirds, and diving blue-footed boobies. Watch for manta rays and rare Galápagos penguins.
PM: Sierra Negra Volcano
Hike to the rim of the 10km (6 mi) wide crater of the Sierra Negra volcano, which has the largest basaltic caldera in the Galápagos. Trek across the moon-like landscape of the lava fields and fumaroles, and enjoy spectacular views looking north toward Fernandina and the rest of Isabela Island. The volcano last erupted in October 2005, making it the most recent eruption of the Galápagos.
PM: Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
Walk through the town’s wetlands to visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre. With the giant tortoise on its way to extinction in the late 1950s, this program was established to protect these noble creatures.
SANTIAGO ISLAND: CHINESE HAT AND RABIDA ISLAND
AM: Chinese Hat
Explore Chinese Hat’s beautiful landscape and spectacular white-coral sand beach followed by snorkelling with sea lions and penguins and swimming opportunities in the cove.
Snorkel right from the white-coral sand beach and come face to face with playful sea lions and large schools of tropical fish. Keep an eye out for marine iguanas and penguins too!
PM: Rabida Island
Arrive at a red sand beach at Rábida to explore its trails. A short trail leads to a saltwater lagoon; another trail goes past the lagoon to the interior, where the revered palo santo trees grow. (When burned, the branches of this tree give off a pleasing aroma and ward off mosquitoes.) Head back to the beach to see prehistoric-looking pelicans nesting among low-lying bushes – it's a rare treat to watch parent pelicans return with gullets full of fish for the squawking youngsters.
Take a panga ride from the beach to a cliff wall that drops off into the water to find one of the best deep-water snorkeling spots in the islands.
SANTIAGO ISLAND: EGAST PORT AND ESPUMILLA BEACH - BUCCANEER COVE
AM: Puerto Egas
Explore the spectacular shoreline of Puerto Egas, also known as James Bay. Spot a great number of shore birds and reptiles – the beach area is home to a plethora of wildlife.
Grab a snorkel and jump into the water right off the beach to explore Puerto Egas' interesting underwater world. Keep your eyes peeled for rays, turtles, and reefsharks while snorkelling. After, visit the large tidal pool area – marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs are everywhere.
PM: Espumilla Beach
Head to Playa Espumilla, one of the most idyllic beaches in the Galápagos Islands, which has thick mangroves and sea turtle nesting sites.
PM: Buccaneer Cove
Jump into the panga and cruise alongside high cliffs and rock formations on this visit to Bucaneer Cove, which was a favourite hideout for pirates looking to stock up their boats with food and water. Spot sea lions relaxing on the beach and sea birds nesting in the cove – there’s lots to see at this site.
NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND AND SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: HIGHLANDS
AM: North Seymour Island
Have an amazing wildlife experience visiting North Seymour Island – this island is teeming with life! Follow trails to see all the action (you may need to give way to a passing sea lion or marine iguana while walking). See blue-footed booby nests where mating pairs perform their courtship dance. Head to a rocky shore to see flocks of pelicans having lunch in a dive bomb feeding frenzy, then turn inland to a large nesting site of magnificent frigatebirds. These huge, dark acrobats have two-metre (6.5 ft) wingspans, and males, with their puffed-up scarlet throat sacks, sit precariously perched in low bushes to watch over their equally large chicks. Top off the excursion with a snorkel among sea lions and rays.
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.
SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND AND SANTA FE ISLAND
AM: South Plaza Island
Visit South Plaza, one of the smallest islands in the Galápagos, which has one of the largest populations of land iguanas. Walk along a path through a cactus forest and view a combination of dry and coastal vegetation on this lively island, home to a wide range of fauna, including incredible birdlife. Spot red-billed tropicbirds and indigenous swallow-tailed gulls resting on the cliffs, and sea lions playing in the waters.
PM: Santa Fe Island
Lace up your hiking boats to explore the island's flora and fauna. Trek toward the cliffs along the island's northern shore to see a forest of giant prickly pear cacti (Opuntia). See endemic land iguanas lounging in their favourite forest, and feasting on Opuntia pads and fruit.
Enjoy some amazing snorkelling right off the beach in Santa Fé. Swim with playful sea lions, and search for sea turtles, rays, and reef sharks while getting great views of large schools of brightly coloured tropical fish.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: PITT POINT AND GALAPAGUERA
AM: Pitt Point
Enjoy amazing wildlife watching and interesting geological formations on this fascinating expedition. Arrive at a quiet cove on the eastern tip of San Cristóbal to explore Punta Pitt. Made up of volcanic tuff substrate, it's the only site in the Galápagos where it's possible to see three species of boobies and two species of frigatebirds.
Snorkel around Punta Pitt Island and spot schools of fish swimming below. On the shore admire the nesting birds and sun bathing seal lions.
PM: Galapaguera
Get up close to giant tortoises at the Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, an area of land reserved for the repopulation of these magnificent ancient creatures. Learn about the life cycle of the tortoises at the small breeding centre and interpretation centre.
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: INTERPRETATION CENTER
AM: Interpretation Center
Reach San Cristóbal in the morning. San Cristobal is the easternmost island of Galapagos and one of the oldest. Its principal town is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos. Disembark after breakfast, visit the interpretation center and 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. |