East Galapagos Islands
8 Days - Grand Majestic Yacht
Enjoy the Galapagos Islands on the only modern mega-yacht, the Grand Majestic. The elegantly sporty yacht is the fastest in the Islands and offers high-quality service, a Master Suite and luxurious social areas. Be one of the first people to board the Grand Majestic and sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Galapagos, taking in picturesque sites and getting up close to wildlife, an experience you are sure to remember for a long time.
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Home » 8 Day Grand Majestic: East Galapagos Islands (A)
Itinerary Highlights
- Visit the famous Post Office Bay on Floreana Island
- Hike to a saltwater lagoon which is home to flamingos
- Visit Suarez Point and get the chance to see blue footed boobies, albatrosses and Nazca boobies
- Visit Gardener Bay with it's white-sandy beach and a busy sea lion colony
- Visit “Fausto Llerena” Giant Tortoises Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora
- Visit Rabida Island which is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied islands
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: San Cristobal Airport - El Junco Lagoon
- Day 2: Floreana: Post Office Bay - Floreana: Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown
- Day 3: Espanola: Suarez Point - Espanola: Gardner Bay
- Day 4: Santa Cruz: Twin Craters - Santa Cruz: Giant Land Tortoises Breeding Centre
- Day 5: Genovesa: El Barranco - Genovesa: Darwin Bay
- Day 6: Rabida Island - Chinese Hat Islet
- Day 7: San Cristobal: Witch Hill - San Cristobal: Lobos Island
- Day 8: San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
Day 1: San Cristobal Island
In the morning, you will arrive at San Cristobal Island. After passing through immigration and baggage claim, you will be met by the Grand Majestic staff and transferred to the yacht. You will be shown to your cabin where you will have some time to settle in before lunch and a welcome briefing.
In the afternoon, your first visit takes you to El Junco Lagoon. Located in the highlands 19 kilometres from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, El Junco is located in the caldera of an extinct volcano. Rainwater feeds the lagoon. There are many farms and ranches in this area of San Cristobal Island, and sometime cows can be found near the lagoon.
Day 2: Floreana Island
In the morning, you will visit the famous Post Office Bay. You will land on a beach and head to a spot where 18th century whalers placed a wooden barrel used as an unofficial mail box. The custom continues to this day with Galapagos visitors. So, don’t forget your postcards, and don’t be surprised if the post card arrives to its destination before you even get home!
Your afternoon visit is to Cormorant Point. Here you will enjoy a hike to a salt-water lagoon which is home to flamingos. You will also have a chance to snorkel around Devil’s Crown which is the rocky remains of offshore volcano sticking out of the water. This is a great location to see a wide range of marine creatures.
Day 3: Espanola Island
In the morning, you will visit Suarez Point. On the trail you will have the chance to see blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, and Nazca boobies. This island is the breeding site of nearly all of the world’s 12,000 pairs of waved albatrosses.
You will also visit a beautiful site on the ocean front where there is a cliff that the large albatrosses use as a launching pad! You will have the chance to see the famous blowhole that spurts water into the air. The landscape is great for photography. In the afternoon, excursion takes you to the spectacular Gardner Bay. After landing, you can walk across a lovely white-sand beach amongst a busy sea lion colony or dive into the water to swim with sea lion pups. You may also see curious mockingbirds on the beach.
Day 4: Santa Cruz Island
In the morning, you will visit Twin Craters located opposite to each other on both sides of the road leading from Puerto Ayora to Baltra. The name is only figurative; not real craters, these formations were created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. The view is breathtaking.
In the afternoon, you will visit “Fausto Llerena” Giant land tortoises breeding centre in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity; this is home to tortoises ranging from 3-inches (new hatchlings) to 4-feet long adults. Subspecies of the giant tortoises interact with one another, and many of the older tortoises are accustomed to humans stretching out their heads for a photo opportunity. The babies are kept until they are about four years-old and strong enough to survive on their own.
Day 5: Genovesa Island
This morning you will visit El Barranco which is also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps. It is a steep, rocky path that leads up to a high cliff-face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to palo santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared lava owls, Galapagos swallows, and Galapagos doves.
In the afternoon, you will visit the white-sand coral beach of Darwin Bay which heads a half mile trail (0,75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path we find tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view of a cliff.
Day 6: Rabida Island
This morning will see you visit Rabida Island. Rabida Island is one of the most colourful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkelling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher's delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and brown pelicans.
In the afternoon, you will visit Chinese Hat Islet. This small islet is located near the south-east coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet’s summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows. Some of the lava flows were formed underwater and subsequently raised above sea level. The presence of coral heads on the lava flow indicates this phenomenon.
Day 7: San Cristobal Island
In the morning, you will visit Witch Hill. Located on the northern coast, this eroded hill and its surroundings present one of the most picturesque beaches in the Galapagos with its white powdery sand and the abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds. The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for enjoying swimming and snorkelling.
Day 8: San Cristobal Island
In the morning, you will visit the Interpretation Centre. This site is part of an environmental project. The tour of this centre will explore the natural history of the islands including human interaction and conservation efforts. The Museum of Natural History explains the volcanic origin of the archipelago, ocean currents, climate, and the arrival of endemic species. The Human History exhibit chronologically describes significant events such as discovery and colonization of the islands.
After visiting The Interpretation Centre and the Galapaguera, you will be transferred to the San Cristobal airport to catch your flight to Guayaquil or Quito on mainland Ecuador.
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04 Nov 2024 - 11 Nov 2024 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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18 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2024 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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02 Dec 2024 - 09 Dec 2024 | NZD $8699pp | Save up to NZ$3448 | |
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16 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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13 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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27 Jan 2025 - 03 Feb 2025 | NZD $8699pp | Save up to NZ$3448 | |
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10 Feb 2025 - 17 Feb 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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24 Feb 2025 - 03 Mar 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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10 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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21 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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05 May 2025 - 12 May 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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19 May 2025 - 26 May 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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02 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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16 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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28 Jul 2025 - 04 Aug 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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20 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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03 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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17 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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01 Dec 2025 - 08 Dec 2025 | NZD $8699pp | Save up to NZ$3448 | |
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15 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 | NZD $12147pp | ||
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Alternative itinerary options:
- 4 Day Grand Majestic: Central & South Galapagos Islands
- 5 Day Grand Majestic: Central & North Galapagos Islands
- 8 Day Grand Majestic: Central & West Galapagos Islands (B)
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Stateroom
13.7m² - 18.4m², bathroom with hot water, air conditioning & porthole window.
Master Suite
38m², located on the main deck, one king bed, hot water, air conditioning, panoramic window, his and her bathrooms & private bathtub.
Grand Majestic Yacht Deckplan
Specifications
- Year of construction: 2018
- Type: USA Designed motor yacht
- Length: 127' (39m)
- Beam: 24' (7.30m)
- Draft: 5'11'' (1.80m)
- Capacity: 16 passengers
9 Crew members + 1 Bilingual Guide - Main engines: MTU Series 2000 - 2400HP
- Max speed: 25 knots (fastest yacht in Galapagos)
- Water maker: 2 X 1200 Gallons / day
- Exterior: Naval Aluminium, GFRP (fiber reinforced polymer)
- Safety & Navigation: • Furuno Tz touch multifunction radar
• Furuno 1815 radar
• Gps GP39
• Epirb ACR global fixV4
• 2x Icom M324G Vhf with DSC radios
• Icom M8020Hf DSC radio
• Furuno FCV628 depth sounder
• 0SC-30 Satellite Compass
• ABC extintors
• CO2 bank
• 2x 25-man life raft
• 2x ACR bidirectional radios
• Sart ACR Pathfinder Pro
• SIMRAD A2004 Autopilot
• DMS Hunter - Accommodation: • Lower Deck: 6 Staterooms
Cabins 1 & 2: 170 ft² / 15.75 m²
Cabin 3: 181 ft² / 16.85 m²
Cabin 4: 176 ft² / 16.30 m²
Cabin 5: 148 ft² / 13.75 m²
Cabin 6: 145 ft² / 13.50 m²
• Main Deck: 1 Stateroom,1 Master Suite with his and her bathrooms
Cabin 7: 132 ft² / 12.25 m²
Master Suite: 420 ft² / 39 m²
• Sun Deck: Jacuzzi
*All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning.
Whats included?
- On-board accommodation
- All meals throughout cruise
- Transfers in the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual national park guide
- Use of snorkelling and wetsuit equipment
What’s not included?
- International & internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Galápagos National Park fee: US$200 per person
- Transit control card: US$20 per person
- Christmas & new-year surcharges
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included