This five-day Galápagos Islands cruise embarks from Baltra Island and takes you on an extraordinary journey through some of the archipelago’s most iconic and biodiverse destinations. Starting with the giant tortoise-filled Santa Cruz Highlands, the itinerary weaves through stunning islands like Rabida and Bartolome, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes and abundant marine encounters. Highlights include South Plazas’ colorful wildlife, Santa Fe’s unique ecosystems, and San Cristobal’s Punta Pitt and Cerro Brujo, where seabirds and pristine beaches captivate. Concluding with a visit to Lobos Island before departing from San Cristobal, this adventure showcases the Galápagos’ unparalleled natural wonders, though itineraries remain subject to change for an optimal experience.


Highlights


• Santa Cruz Highlands: Explore the lush highlands of Santa Cruz, home to giant tortoises roaming freely in their natural habitat amidst verdant landscapes.

• Bartolome Island: Hike to the iconic Pinnacle Rock for breathtaking panoramic views and snorkel in crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life.

• Punta Pitt: Discover San Cristobal’s rugged beauty at Punta Pitt, where you can spot all three species of Galápagos boobies—blue-footed, red-footed, and Nazca—nesting together.

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

Itineraries are subject to change.

Upper Deck cabin

$3,795 USD pp
Upper Deck cabin
All cabins have a private bathroom and air conditioning. The 6 upper deck cabins all have windows. All our rooms include ensuite bathrooms with hairdryers and toiletries.

Vessel Type: Small Ship

Passenger Capacity: 16

Built: 2005

Built in 2005 and regularly refurbished, the 16 passenger Monserrat is locally owned and operated. It’s the ship we use for our 11 day natural history tours.  We consider it as among the highest end “tourist superior” ships out there, for its relative spaciousness (designed for 20 guests, but carrying only 16) and comfortable cabins.  This configuration provides  added flexibility for families and solo travellers.   One of the rooms is a triple (a bunk and an extra bed). 

The ship has 7 twin cabins and 3 double bed cabins located in the lower and upper decks of the yacht. All cabins have a private bathroom and air conditioning. The 6 upper deck cabins all have windows while our 4 lower deck cabins have portholes with great interior natural light. All our rooms include ensuite bathrooms with hairdryers and toiletries.

Cabin layout for Monserrat

Inclusions


• Accommodation in double/twin/triple cabin
• Fuel surcharge
• All meals on board
• All activities and excursions depicted in the itinerary accompanied by a bilingual naturalist guide
• Snorkeling equipment and Wetsuits
• Purified water, tea, coffee
• Assistance at the airport for flight to Galapagos (if tickets are bought through us and in the cruise dates)
• Use of Stand Up Paddleboards
• Use of Kayaks
• Cooking & Cocktail Demonstrations
• Wifi

Exclusions


• Air ticket to and from Galapagos ($550 per person or $50 penalty fee pp if not issuing tickets with us)
• Galapagos fee USD 200.00 foreigners (Subject to change)
• Galapagos Control Transit Card USD 20.00
• Alcoholic and non – alcoholic beverage
• Travel / medical insurance
• Gratuities to guides and crew
• Personals expenses
• Single supplement 70%
Monserrat
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5 Days from
$759 USD per day

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