Since Monserrat Galapagos Cruises began operating, they have made it their mission to provide unforgettable on or off-board experiences including unique and close encounters with the Galapagos Islands' amazing wildlife. Accommodating only 20 passengers, the Monserrat Galapagos yacht provides an intimate way to discover the islands while lessening the environmental impact on this delicate part of the world. Enjoy all the benefits of small ship cruising with a crew that strives to go above and beyond to make your experience of the Galapagos Islands unforgettable.
1.- Are electrical outlets available in the cabins for recharging camera batteries, etc…?
Yes, there is electrical power in the cabins.
2.- What voltage is it on the boat?
The voltage is 110 watts.
3.- Do we need to use a special plug to charge our cameras?
The plugs are flat footed outlet without ground plug, maybe you will need to bring adapter.
4.- During the evenings, will there be anything on the yacht to entertain us?
There is a DVD player on board with a flat screen TV, so the passengers could watch some movies or videos about the Galapagos nature. We also have some books to read about the Galapagos Islands and other. A couple of family board games. Most of the passengers (adults) really enjoy the bar service in the evening.
5.- For the breakfasts, what type of breakfasts will they traditionally serve?
The breakfast is buffet style with fruit, cereal, milk, yogurt, fresh juice, different types of cheese, meats and sausages, eggs, white and integral bread.
6.- What will the meals be like in general, on the boat?
For lunch we have buffet style and for dinner there is menu style always with 2 options of salads, meat, fish or chicken. For dinner menu the passengers could choose between two options. For vegetarian or another special dietary please notify in advance.
7.- Are there medical services on the boat?
There is no doctor on board, but all the crew and the guide got first aid certificate, there is a first aid kit on board. Additionally, there is a procedure for emergencies that passengers will know the first day when the guide explains the zafarrancho. If any passenger needs urgent medical assistance they will be transfer to the hospital at the closest port in the Islas which be in Santa Cruz or San Cristobal.
8.- Are hairdryers available in the cabins?
Yes, there are hairdryers in the cabins.
9.- How many towels are provided in each cabin for each day on Monserrat?
We provide 3 towels per person (bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth).
10.- Does Monserrat provide towels for snorkeling also? Or, only towels for showers? Should passengers bring their own towels for snorkeling?
Monserrat provide all towels even towels to take off ship (passengers should bring the towels back to the yacht), Passengers won’t need to bring their own towels to Monserrat.
11.- Is there internet service on the Monserrat?
There is no internet service on Monserrat.
12.- What type of clothes storage is available in the cabins? Are there drawers? Is there a closet at all where people can hang clothes? Where will they store suitcases?
There is a closet 80 x 60 x 180 cm approximately at every cabin. There are drawers under beds; there are some clothes hangers inside the closet. There is enough space in closet to store the suitcase; otherwise they can let it in the cabin. Biggest bag size they should bring is 80 x 60 cm.
13.- What are the cabins' sizes?
The average sizes are the following:
LOWER DECK CABINS – TWIN
Cabin: 3,21 m x 2,32 m Bathroom: 2,32 m x 0,96 m Total: 4,17 m x 2,32
LOWER DECK CABINS – MATRIMONIAL
Cabin: 3,40 m x 2,02 m Bathroom: 2,02 m x 1,03 m Total: 4,43 m x 2,02
UPPER DECK CABINS
Cabin: 2,99 m x 2,17 m Bathroom: 2,32 m x 0,90 m Total: 3,89 m x 2,17
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4 days ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
5 days ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.
Mary Warren
6 days ago
Jess was very easy going and answered all our questions. It’s not easy dealing with 6 people at once but she did an outstanding job!
Diane Foster
1 week ago
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