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Motor Yacht MONSERRAT - 8 Day Cruise

important information

• Departure Days:
• 8 days: Thursday
  5 days: Sunday

• Capacity:
• 16 passengers

• Detailed Itinerary:
•  8 days   5 days 

• Price:
• between USD 2,700 – USD 2,900
  between USD 1,800 – USD 2,000
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General Description:

The M/Y Monserrat was totally refurbished in 2007. The Yacht is fully carpeted and equipped with wooden boarding and original pictures. 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type:	Motor Yacht
Length:	28 meters
Beam:	6.6 meters
Speed:	12 knots
Capacity:	16 pax. in 8 double cabins
Cabins:	Double cabins, private bathroom, hot/cold water, air condition
Crew:	8 Plus 1 naturalist guide

Itinerary Overview
Thursday:	Flight to Galápagos - Island San Cristóbal - Highlands
Friday:	Española Island - Suarez Point – Gardener Bay
Saturday:	Island Santa Fé / South Plaza Island
Sunday:	Island Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Highlands
Monday:	Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay / Island Bartolomé
Tuesday:	Island Mosquera – Island North Seymour
Wednesday:	Island San Cristobal – Punta Pitt – Isla Lobos
Thursday:	Island San Cristóbal - Leon Dormido - Interpretation Center – flight back to mainland

Galapagos Detailed Itinerary:

Thursday: Flight to Galápagos - Island San Cristóbal - Highlands
In the morning you will fly to the Galapágos Island San Cristobal from which you will start your cruise. After paying the National Park Entrance Fee, a crew member will accompany you to your yacht which anchors at Baquerizo Moreno harbour. After arrival on board, check- in and explanations in general, lunch will be served. Afterwards you will start with your first excursion. You will go through the highlands of San Cristobal. Here you will visit San Cristobal breeding centre, called “La Galapaguera”, where you will have the possibility to get to know more about the Giant tortoises breeding efforts of the National Park; especially of the endemic species: Geochelone elephantopus Chatamensis. -/L/D

Friday: Española Island - Suarez Point – Gardener Bay
Española is the southernmost and oldest island of the Galápagos archipelago. Because of its isolated position you can explore a lot of endemic wildlife. In the morning you will have an excursion to Point Suarez which is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago, with a long list of species found along its cliffs and sand or pebble beaches. In addition to five species of nesting seabirds there are the curious and bold Española Island mockingbirds, Galapagos doves and Galapagos hawks. Several types of reptiles, including the marine iguana and the oversized lava lizard, are unique to this island. When heavy swells are running, Point Suarez is also the site of a spectacular blowhole, with thundering spray shooting 30 yards into the air. The walkabout on a stony path is about 2km (duration about 3 hours). Gardener Bay is on the eastern shore with turquoise shot coloured water and a magnificent beach. Around the small islets nearby, snorkelers will find lots of fish and sometimes turtles and sharks. The bay is also frequented by a transient colony of sea lions which like to swim with you. Birds, like the endemic Hood-Mockingbird and different species of Darwin finches, are omnipresent. B/L/D

Saturday: Island Santa Fé / South Plaza Island
Today you visit Santa Fe Island, a small rocky peninsula which is covered by little Palo Santo trees and by up to 6m high opuntia cacti. Inhabitants of this island are a specific species of large yellow land iguanas, the Galápagos buzzard, some blue footed boobies and pelicans. After the hike you can swim or snorkel in the bay in company of sea lions and marine turtles. Finally you can observe the tropic underwater world. In the afternoon you will explore South Plaza Island, the more southernly island of the both Plaza Island, located in the east of Island Santa Cruz. On this island so full of life you will encounter colonies of sea lions and land iguanas. On the steep banks it is possible to see a great number of birds such as nesting tropic birds and fork-tailed seagulls. But most of all, enjoying the beautiful view from atop the steep banks or strolling along the base of the cliff is an extremely pleasurable experience. The Opuntia cactus and red coral bushes grow here and the vegetation changes colour according to the seasons of the year. B/L/D

Sunday: Island Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Station - Highlands
Today you anchor at the harbour of Puerto Ayora on Island Santa Cruz. Beside its rank as homestay for sea lions and pelicans, the marina is a popular starting point for round-the-world-yachtsman. The island itself has come to be both touristic and scientific center of the archipeleago. The Charles Darwin Research Station and the Galapagos National Park offices are based on Santa Cruz Island. The station encompasses an information centre, a museum, a library and a tortoise breeding station. Here you will have an opportunity to visit some of the best scientists of the Galápagos. Park rangers and park managers among others, who make huge efforts to preserve this Unesco World Heritage Site, conduct the conservation of the islands. In the  tortoise breeding and rearing centre you can encounter tortoises of different subspecies, which are prepared for reintroduction to their natural habitats. The most popular inhabitant of this Station is probably Lonesome George. He is the only survivor of his specific turtle species. In the past all approaches to find a partner for him failed. But in July 2008 the scientists found a carved nest wit nine eggs from a female tortoise. Three of them could be saved and now accordingly to strict instructions they are incubated syntheticly. In the afternoon you will visit the highlands of Santa Cruz. The lush landscape there is a welcome contrast to the arid scenery of the smaller, lower islands. On your way you will cross the different zones of vegetation, from the dry lower region full of cactuses to the woods of scalesia in the highlands. During a visit of a hacienda in the highlands you can observe the Galapágos giant tortoises in their natural habitat. If there is enough time, you will also visit the Twin Craters. The vegetation around these is very special and is renowned for its approximately 300 fern species and the many sunflowers. B/L/D

Monday: Santiago Island - Sullivan Bay / Island Bartolomé
Today you will land at Santiago Island, also known as James, or San Salvador Island, which is the fourth largest island in the archipelago. The influences of the former salt mine workers and their imported animals are still alive on the island. The last tries to populate Santiago Island were given up forty years ago. The Sullivan Bay is located on the east coast of Santiago Island. Its lava field with lava cacti is a variety of interesting patterns. After exploring the lava flow, you can swim or snorkel with playful sea lions off two small coralline. Arriving at Bartolomé you will ascend a lookout point from where you can admire the spectacular panorama of the Sullivan Bay and the famous needle shaped rock, the so called Pinnacle Rock. The beaches at the foot of the Pinnacle Rock boast some fine snorkeling spots from which you can discover the marvelous underwater world with a good chance to encounter penguins or the softly gliding turtles. B/L/D

Tuesday: Island Mosquera – Island North Seymour
Today you will anchor at Mosquera Island, which is located near the Itabaca Channel in the near the Island Baltra. The island consists of a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools with a large population of sea lions. This is one of the best places to take shots of sea lions. Calm waters offer excellent snorkeling opportunities and a stroll down the beach permits views of the Brown Pelicans, Boobies and colonies of Sea Lions that can be found here. After a dry landing, you will have a short walk along the coast of the northernmost island of Seymour. Guests will encounter swallow tailed gulls, sea lions and cliff crabs. This site is also known for being a major nesting colony of blue footed boobies, and the largest colony of the magnificent frigate bird, a species different to the great frigate bird. You can also spot both endemic species of iguanas, the marine iguanas and land iguanas. You will enjoy this relaxing hike around the nesting sites. B/L/D

Wednesday: Island San Cristobal – Punta Pitt – Isla Lobos
In the morning you will visit Punta Pitt in the east of San Cristobal. The 1,4 km long way leads through colonies of frigate birds, blue footed boobies, nazca boobies and red footed boobies. In the afternoon you will visit Lobos Island, which is located in front of San Cristobal Island. It is a seasonal nesting location for the blue footed booby and frigate birds. You also should enjoy swimming and snorkelling with sea lions in this calm bay. B/L/D

Thursday: Island San Cristóbal - Leon Dormido - Interpretation Center – flight back to mainland
After a delicious breakfast you will follow the route of Charles Darwin. You will sail around the massive tuff-rock called Leon Dormido or Kicker Rock, which is a nesting site for a lot of sea birds. Because of its steepness you cannot find a landing stage but brave snorkelers can watch out for sharks and rays. At the port of Baquerizo Moreno, which is the capital of the province Galápagos, you will visit the Interpretation Center. The center will give you a good impression of the history of the Galápagos Islands. Around midday you will fly back to the mainland of Ecuador. Enjoy the last view back to the enchanting islands; a unique paradise with its fascinating nature. B

B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner

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Galapagos Price 2010
Motor Yacht Monserrat	5 day	8 day
Lower cabin per person:	USD 1,800.-	USD 2,700.-
Upper Deck per person:	USD 2,000.-	USD 2,900.-
Fuel surcharge per person:	USD 96.-	USD 168.-
Charter:	USD 28,500.-	USD 40,500.-
Fuel surcharger Charter:	USD 1,400.-	USD 2,000.-

Single supplement 70 %
Children discount under 12 years: 25 %

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Included in the price:
All transfers in Galapagos, cruise on board of the MOTOR YACHT MONSERRAT in double accommodation with all facilities, naturalist guide, purified water free to drink.

Not included in the price:
flights mainland to/from Galápagos (e.g. Quito – Galapagos – Quito USD 429.- per person), entrance fee to Galapagos National Park USD 100.-, migration card USD 10.- per person, beverages, tips, personal items, insurance.

NB Itinerary is subject to change without previous notice, due to weather conditions, operational matters, National Park Authorities advise, or Captain´s decision for passengers security.

Motor Yacht Monserrat Itinerary

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