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Cruise Length:
8-Days
Category:
Luxury Diving & Naturalist
Grand Majestic
- Overview
The Grand Majestic is a luxury yacht, new in 2018, that was designed to cruise the Galapagos with maximum comfort. This sixteen passenger yacht offers 8 cabins with private bathrooms and air conditioning. The four cabins on the lower deck have porthole windows and the cabins in the main deck have panoramic windows. A 400 square foot suite with panoramic windows is also offered in the main deck of this spacious boat. A large sundeck is available with a bar, lounge and a hot tub surrounded by sun chairs. The indoor social areas include a spacious dining room with a buffet area, a lounge with a coffee station and a bar. The itineraries the Grand Majestic have to offer range from 4-8 days.
Highlights:
- Itineraries
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'B'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - El Junco LagoonAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMEl Junco LagoonSan Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Post Office Bay - Baroness Observatory - Cormoran Point - Devils CrownAMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
PMCormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 3 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 4 - Los Gemelos - Santa CruzAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
PMSanta CruzTortoise Breeding Center.
Day 5 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 6 - Rabida Island - Sombrero ChinoAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMSombrero ChinoSombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 7 - Cerro Brujo - Isla LobosAMCerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
PMIsla LobosSan Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Day 8 - Interpretation Center - San Cristobal DepartureAMInterpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - La GalapagueraAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLa GalapagueraSan Cristobal Island: La GalapagueraLearn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park.
Day 2 - North Seymour Island - Black Turtle CoveAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMBlack Turtle CoveSanta Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Day 3 - Bartholomew Island - Puerto EgasAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMPuerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 4 - Tagus Cove - Urbina BayAMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 5 - Espinosa Point - Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMVicente Roca PointIsabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 6 - Buccaneer Cove - Espumilla Beach - Sullivan BayAMBuccaneer Cove
Santiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Espumilla BeachSantiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PMSullivan BaySantiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 7 - Bachas Beach - Santa CruzAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
PMSanta CruzTortoise Breeding Center.
Day 8 - Leon Dormido - San Cristobal DepartureAMLeon Dormido
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.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra ArrivalAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Day 2 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 - Rabida Island - Sombrero ChinoAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMSombrero ChinoSombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 4 - Cerro Brujo - Isla LobosAMCerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
PMIsla LobosSan Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Day 5 - Interpretation Center - San Cristobal DepartureAMInterpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - El Junco LagoonAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMEl Junco LagoonSan Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Post Office Bay - Baroness Observatory - Cormoran Point - Devils CrownAMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
PMCormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Day 3 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 4 - Los Gemelos - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
- Boat specifications
- Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 16
- Contruction Year: 2018
- Width: 7.31mts / 24ft
- Max speed: 10 Knots
- Crew: 9 Crew members and 1 Bilingual guide
- Electricity: 110/220 V
- Facilities:
- Hot tub:
- Kayak:
- Snorkelling equipment:
- Complimentary water bottle:
- Dining room:
- TV in social areas:
- DVD in social areas:
- Mini library:
- Satellite phone:
- Reception Area:
- Entertainment Options:
- Life jackets:
- Locker:
- Solarium:
- Wetsuit:
- Deck chairs:
- Dinghies/ zodiac:
- Lounge:
- First aid kit:
- Suites & Cabins
Stateroom Twin/convert Cabin - Lower Deck
6 Cabins with twin beds convertible to queen-size. All the cabins with air conditioning and TV - portholes windows.
Master Suite Cabin - Main deck
Large cabin with one king-size bed - His and her bathrooms - Panoramic windows
Stateroom Twin/convert Cabin - Main Deck
Cabin with two twin beds convertible into one queen-size bed - Panoramic window
Cabins All Boat - Main and Lower Deck
6 Cabins with twin beds convertible to queen-size. All the cabins with air conditioning and TV - portholes windows. // Large cabin with one king-size bed - His and her bathrooms - Panoramic windows
- What's included
- What's included:
- All meals throughout cruise
- Transfers in the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual national park guide
- Free airport assistance*
- 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise)*
- 1 Free airport transfer for Galapagos flight*
*Applies when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from Royal Galapagos (does not apply on 2X1 promotions). Contact us for details.
- Transfers in the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual national park guide
- Free airport assistance*
- 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise)*
- 1 Free airport transfer for Galapagos flight*
*Applies when purchasing roundtrip Galapagos airfare from Royal Galapagos (does not apply on 2X1 promotions). Contact us for details.
- What's not included:
- Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- US$100 Galapagos National Park fee
- US$20 Transit Control Card
- Travel / medical insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- US$100 Galapagos National Park fee
- US$20 Transit Control Card
- Travel / medical insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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