Launching in March 2026, the M/C Monique is a luxury eco-catamaran designed for intimate exploration of the Galápagos Islands.Accommodating up to 16 guests, it offers spacious suites with panoramic views, personalized service, and expert-led excursions to diverse islands like Española, Genovesa, and Floreana.The vessel emphasizes sustainability, featuring solar-powered systems and eco-friendly operations.Guests can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife viewing, all guided by certified naturalists.
Galapagos Monique| Galapagos Cruise
Technical Specifications
- Year Built: 2026
- Type: Catamaran
- Category: Premium
- Length: 33.96 m / 111.42 ft
- Beam: 12.9 m / 42.32 ft
- Draft to Baseline: 2.5 m / 8.20 ft
- Crew: 9 crew members + Cruise Service Officer + Guide
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Speed: 12 knots
- Propulsion: 2 John Deere Tier 3 engines, 425 HP each
- Solar Panels: 20 flexible monocrystalline panels, 500 watts each
Itineraries
4 Days
Galapagos Monique: Southern Route Expedition
- Day 1: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station & Highlands
- Day 2: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point
- Day 3: Española Island: Punta Suárez & Gardner Bay
- Day 4: San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill & Kicker Rock
5 Days
Galapagos Monique: Eastern Route Expedition
- Day 1: San Cristóbal Island: Arrival & Interpretation Center
- Day 2: Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
- Day 3: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco
- Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: Chinese Hat & Dragon Hill
- Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove & Departure
8 Days
Galapagos Monique: Western & Central Route Expedition
- Day 1: Santa Cruz Island: Las Bachas Beach
- Day 2: Rabida Island & Isabela Island: Punta Albemarle
- Day 3: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point & Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point & Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
- Day 5: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas & Buccaneer Cove
- Day 6: Bartolome Island & Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
- Day 7: North Seymour Island & Mosquera Islet
- Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
8 Days
Galapagos Monique: Eastern & Northern Route Expedition
- Day 1: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station And Highlands
- Day 2: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point
- Day 3: Española Island: Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay
- Day 4: San Cristobal Island: Kicker Rock & Interpretation Center
- Day 5: Santa Fe & South Plaza Islands
- Day 6: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay & El Barranco
- Day 7: Santa Cruz Island: Chinese Hat & Dragon Hill
- Day 8: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
