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Monique Catamaran
Embark on an unparalleled journey through the enchanting Galapagos Islands aboard the Monique Catamaran. This newly built luxury vessel is designed for discerning travelers seeking exceptional comfort, exclusive experiences, and personalized service while exploring one of the world’s most pristine natural wonders.
Monique Premium Catamaran
Luxury Galapagos Expedition
Experience the Galapagos in pure elegance aboard Monique. With a limited number of guests, you’ll enjoy intimate, uncrowded voyages that bring you closer to nature. Explore iconic islands with expert naturalist guides, encounter unique wildlife, and indulge in the finest onboard amenities.
Monique Premium Catamaran Itinerary in Galapagos Islands
Day 1
Baltra / Santa Cruz
Baltra / Santa Cruz
Thursday
AM: Baltra Airport Arrival & Charles Darwin Research Station – Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and assisted at the airport, then transferred from Baltra Airport to the M/C Monique.
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 2
Floreana
Floreana
Friday
AM: Post Office Bay – Experience an island tradition that dates back to the 18th century when whalers used a wooden barrel to exchange mail—a custom you can still participate in today. Enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, or walking and swimming through a lava tunnel.
PM: Cormorant Point – Visit two contrasting beaches—one with olivine-rich green sand, and the other a white coral “Flour Beach” created by parrot fish over thousands of years. A saltwater lagoon nearby is frequented by one of the archipelago’s largest populations of Galapagos flamingos, and is home to stilts, pintails, and flycatchers.
Day 3
Española
Española
Saturday
AM: Punta Suarez – Begin your day at Punta Suarez, one of the most biologically diverse sites in the Galapagos. As you follow a rugged trail along dramatic sea cliffs, you’ll pass by large colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, boldly curious mockingbirds, vibrantly colored marine iguanas, and — during the right season — the world’s only population of waved albatrosses. Watch as these majestic birds court, nest, or launch themselves gracefully into the ocean air.
PM: Gardner Bay – Spend the afternoon on the soft white sands of Gardner Bay, a pristine beach where sea lions lounge and the ocean invites you in. Whether you choose to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard, the surrounding turquoise waters offer a perfect opportunity to observe marine life. Just offshore, Gardner and Osborn Islets are home to coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, rays, and playful juvenile sea lions — ideal for a vibrant snorkeling adventure.
Day 4
San Cristobal
San Cristobal
Sunday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Staterooms |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights C - Floreana, Española, San Cristobal | US$62,490.00 | US$4,190.00 |
Day 1
San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island
Sunday
AM: San Cristobal Island arrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PM: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas. or San Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2
Santa Fe / South Plaza Islands
Santa Fe / South Plaza Islands
Monday
AM: Santa Fe Island A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PM: South Plaza Island South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3
Bartolome / Santiago Islands
Bartolome / Santiago Islands
Tuesday
AM: Bartholomew Island Bartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay The lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 4
Genovesa Island
Genovesa Island
Wednesday
AM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s Steps an extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high..
PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies
Day 5
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Thursday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove This shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life. Transfer to the Airport.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Staterooms |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Nights D - San Cristobal, Bartolome, Genovesa | US$77,490.00 | US$5,190.00 |
Day 1
Baltra / Santa Cruz Islands
Baltra / Santa Cruz Islands
Thursday
AM: Baltra Island arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PM: In the afternoon, you'll explore Las Bachas, a stunning white-sand beach along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. It’s a great spot for a relaxing walk or gentle snorkeling. This beach is a nesIng site for sea turtles, and you may spot a rusted pontoon—an old World War II remnant. The name "Bachas" is derived from a mispronunciaIon of "barges," referring to the two parIally sunken vessels in the area.
Day 2
Rabida Island / Chinese Hat
Rabida Island / Chinese Hat
Friday
AM: This morning's visit takes you to Rábida Island, which is renowned for its unique red sand beach. The island is home to striking cactus groves and dramaIc rocky landscapes, along with naIve dry-zone vegetaIon and endemic species. A walk along the beach might reveal brown pelican nests and occasionally flamingos in a nearby saltwater lagoon.
PM: Sombrero Chino Island The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3
Isabela / Fernandina Islands
Isabela / Fernandina Islands
Saturday
AM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 4
Isabela Island
Isabela Island
Sunday
AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point Beautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay As enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 5
Isabela Island
Isabela Island
Monday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
grottoes.
PM:Isabela Island: Tagus Cove An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 6
Santiago Island
Santiago Island
Tuesday
AM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PM: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Day 7
North Seymour Island / Mosquera Islet
North Seymour Island / Mosquera Islet
Wednesday
AM: Named after BriIsh naval officer Lord Hugh Seymour, this small island is covered in low-lying vegetaIon and teems with birdlife. You’ll encounter blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and a substanIal colony of magnificent frigatebirds, with males displaying their vibrant red throat pouches to atract mates.
PM: PosiIoned between Baltra and North Seymour, Mosquera is a flat, sandy islet without a designated trail, allowing for free exploraIon. It’s known for its thriving sea lion colony, shorebirds, and colorful Sally Lighdoot crabs. The surrounding reefs make for excellent snorkeling, with chances to spot rays, turtles, and reef sharks.s.
Day 8
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Thursday
AM:Visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, also known as the Charles Darwin Research StaIon.
The center hosts an interpretaIon center, museum, library, and tortoise breeding facility, home
to various tortoise subspecies being prepared for reintroducIon.
After your last visit, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport for your return flight to
mainland Ecuador.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Staterooms |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights A - Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago | US$123,790.00 | US$8,290.00 |
Day 1
Baltra / Santa Cruz Island
Baltra / Santa Cruz Island
Thursday
AM:Baltra Island arrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands the highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 2
Floreana Island
Floreana Island
Friday
AM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos. or Floreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
PM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay a white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 3
Española Island
Española Island
Saturday
AM: Begin your day at Punta Suarez, one of the most biologically diverse sites in the Galapagos. As you follow a rugged trail along dramaHc sea cliffs, you’ll pass by large colonies of Nazca and blue-footed boobies, boldly curious mockingbirds, vibrantly colored marine iguanas, and — during the right season — the world’s only populaHon of waved albatrosses. Watch as these majesHc birds court, nest, or launch themselves gracefully into the ocean air.
PM: Spend the afternoon on the soft white sands of Gardner Bay, a pristine beach where sea lions lounge and the ocean invites you in. Whether you choose to swim, snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard, the surrounding turquoise waters offer a perfect opportunity to observe marine life. Just offshore, Gardner and Osborn Islets are home to coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, rays, and playful juvenile sea lions — ideal for a vibrant snorkeling adventure.
Day 4
San Cristobal Island
San Cristobal Island
Sunday
AM: Witch Hill & Kicker Rock
Start your morning with breathtaking views of Kicker Rock — a towering, twin-peaked volcanic formation rising from the sea. This iconic landmark is a haven for seabirds such as blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, often seen perched on its narrow ledges. Then head to Witch Hill, a secluded bay with fine white sand and crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming or snorkeling. Its shallow saltwater lagoon offers a peaceful setting ideal for spotting marine life and enjoying views of Kicker Rock from a unique vantage point.
PM: In the afternoon, broaden your understanding of the archipelago at the San Cristobal Interpretation Center. This modern facility offers engaging exhibits that trace the Galapagos’ geological beginnings, ecological richness, and complex human history over time. Learn about the unique species that call these islands home and the ongoing conservation initiatives working to protect their fragile ecosystems for generations to come.
Day 5
Santa Fe / South Plaza Islands
Santa Fe / South Plaza Islands
Monday
AM: Santa Fe Island
Begin your morning by landing on Santa Fe, one of the oldest islands in the Galapagos, known for its towering forests of Opuntia cacti and distinctive pale-yellow land iguanas. Hike along scenic trails that lead you across the island’s arid landscape or into the highlands where these endemic iguanas bask under the sun. After your walk, cool off in the calm, crystal-clear waters of the bay — ideal for swimming or snorkeling alongside playful sea lions, rays, and colorful reef fish.
PM: South Plaza Island
In the afternoon, explore the compact yet incredibly diverse South Plaza Island. Its vivid red and green Sesuvium ground cover contrasts dramatically with the island’s black lava and towering prickly pear cacti. Here, you can often see swallow-tailed gulls, tropicbirds, and other seabirds nesting or riding the thermals above the crashing waves.
Day 6
Bartolome / Santiago Islands
Bartolome / Santiago Islands
Tuesday
AM: Bartholomew is best known for Pinnacle Rock, a striking volcanic cone that soars out of the water. A trail leads to the island’s summit, where breathtaking views of the surrounding lava terrain and the iconic rock await. The northern beach, a sea turtle nesIng site, is perfect for snorkeling with reef sharks, penguins, and eagle rays.
PM: El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps)
In the afternoon visit, El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, a rocky stairway that leads past a colony of Nazca and red-footed boobies up to a plateau of dried lava. Continuing through the thin Palo Santo Forest and looking out over the plain, visitors are often treated to sites of storm petrels launching out over the ocean.
Day 7
Genovesa Island
Genovesa Island
Wednesday
AM: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s Steps an extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies
Day 8
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Thursday
AM: After breakfast, you'll explore Black Turtle Cove, located along the northern coast of Santa Cruz Island. This site vividly demonstrates how mangroves shape the marine ecosystem, forming a vibrant and unique habitat. Three different species of mangroves extend from the shore deep into the water, stretching nearly a mile inland.
After your last visit, you will be transferred to the Baltra airport for your return flight to mainland Ecuador.
Prices 2026
| Itinerary | Charter Price | Staterooms |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights B - San Cristobal, Española, Floreana | US$123,790.00 | US$8,290.00 |
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What's Included in This Premium Catamaran Adventure
- Included
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Kayaks on board
- Paddle Board
- Not Included
- Flights to/from the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- A.P.A fee (Advance provisioning allowance)
- Migratory Control Card
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
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