Monserrat I Galapagos Cruise (Comfortable)

Comfortable category yacht
Eight itineraries from 4 to 15 days
Wetsuits and snorkel gear included
Stand-up paddleboards on board
Fuel surcharge already in the rate

Duration
4 to 15 days
Departure
Baltra Airport, or San Cristobal Airport on the 4-day and 7-day routes
Departure days
4-day: Mondays · 5-day: Sundays · 7-day: Mondays · 8-day: Thursdays · 9-day: Sundays · 11-day: Thursdays · 12-day: Sundays · 15-day: Sundays
Languages
English, Spanish

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Tour overview

The Monserrat I is a Comfortable-class yacht with one of the widest route menus in the archipelago: 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 15-day programmes. You match the cruise to the holiday you actually have, not the other way round.

The short 4-day run covers the southern islands: Lobos Island off San Cristobal, Gardner Bay and Suarez Point on Espanola, Cormorant Point and Post Office Bay on Floreana, and the Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz. Longer versions push west to Isabela and Fernandina and north to Genovesa, Bartolome and Chinese Hat.

Wetsuits, snorkel equipment and stand-up paddleboards come with the boat. The fuel surcharge is already inside the rate and the Baltra – Itabaca Channel bus ticket is covered too, three items that several other yachts bill separately at the end.

Ecosportour is an Ecuadorian operator: we can put the Galapagos flight, your mainland nights and the cruise into one booking, handled by the same team throughout.

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Itinerary

Day 1 · Mon: San Cristobal and Lobos Island

Arrival on San Cristobal Island and boarding. Guided excursion to Lobos Island.
Day 2 · Tue: Espanola: Gardner Bay and Suarez Point

Two guided visits on Espanola Island: Gardner Bay and Suarez Point.
Day 3 · Wed: Floreana: Cormorant Point and Post Office Bay

A full day on Floreana Island with visits to Cormorant Point and Post Office Bay.
Day 4 · Thu: Charles Darwin Station and departure

Visit to the Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz, then transfer to Baltra Airport.

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What's included

Included

Meals from lunch on day 1 until breakfast on the final day
Accommodation with private bathroom
Excursions as listed in the itinerary with a certified bilingual naturalist guide (English/Spanish)
Snorkel equipment
Wetsuits
Stand-up paddleboards
Fuel surcharge
Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee and snacks
Bus ticket Baltra Airport - Itabaca Channel ($5 per person)

Not included

Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $200 per person
Galapagos transit control card: $20 per person (subject to change)
Isabela docking fee
International flights and the Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil flight
Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
Alcoholic drinks and sodas (there is a bar on board)
Tips for guides and crew
Any other personal expenses

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Good to know

What is already included in the Monserrat I rate?

All meals from lunch on day 1, a cabin with private bathroom, every excursion with a certified bilingual naturalist guide, snorkel equipment, wetsuits, stand-up paddleboards, unlimited water, tea, coffee and snacks, the fuel surcharge and the Baltra - Itabaca Channel bus ticket.
Which fees do I pay on arrival in Galapagos?

The Galapagos National Park entrance fee of $200 per person and the transit control card of $20 per person, which is subject to change. The Isabela docking fee is also paid locally on routes that call at Isabela.
Do I have to rent a wetsuit separately?

No. Unlike most yachts in this category, wetsuits and snorkel equipment are both included in the Monserrat I rate.
Which airport does the cruise start from?

The 4-day and 7-day routes begin on San Cristobal. The 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 15-day routes begin at Baltra Airport. We confirm the exact airport with your flight booking.
Is there a discount for children?

Yes. For every two adults travelling, one child receives a 15% discount. Solo travellers pay a 50% single supplement.