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Grand Majestic is a fast luxury Galapagos yacht for 16 guests, with a top speed of 25 knots, a sun deck jacuzzi, a 39 m² Master Suite and a bilingual naturalist guide. It sails 4, 5 and 8-day itineraries from San Cristóbal and Baltra. Cruises from US$3,145 per person.

Grand Majestic at a glance

CategoryLuxury
Vessel typeMotor yacht, built in 2018
Capacity16 guests in 7 staterooms and 1 Master Suite
Crew9 crew members and a bilingual naturalist guide
Size39 m (127 ft) long, 7 m (24 ft) beam; top speed 25 knots
ItinerariesA and B, 8 days; 4 and 5-day options
EmbarkationSan Cristóbal or Baltra airport, depending on the itinerary
DeparturesMonday and Thursday, depending on the itinerary

Cabins on board the Grand Majestic

Master Suite on the Grand Majestic yacht

All cabins have a private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning.

  • Master Suite (main deck): 39 m² (420 ft²) with two separate bathrooms.
  • Lower deck staterooms (cabins 1 to 6): from 14 to 17 m² (145 to 181 ft²).
  • Main deck stateroom (cabin 7): 12 m² (132 ft²).

Double cabin on the Grand Majestic yacht

Grand Majestic deck plans

Grand Majestic yacht deck plan: sun deck

Grand Majestic yacht deck plan: main deck

Grand Majestic yacht deck plan: lower deck

Life on board

Dining room on the Grand Majestic yacht

Guests share a lounge, a dining room, a bar, a TV and library corner, an outdoor dining area and a sun deck with jacuzzi. The yacht has two water makers, so fresh water is always available.

Sun deck of the Grand Majestic yacht

Each day includes guided excursions with your naturalist guide: hikes, snorkeling, sea kayaking and dinghy rides. Kayaks, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, underwater cameras and walking sticks are included.

Safety on board

The Grand Majestic carries two radars, GPS, a satellite compass, an EPIRB emergency beacon, a SART radar transponder, VHF and HF radios with DSC, two 25-person life rafts and fire extinguishing systems.

Grand Majestic itineraries

Grand Majestic yacht near Kicker Rock, San Cristobal

  • 8 days A (Monday to Monday): San Cristóbal (El Junco Lagoon, Witch Hill, Lobos Island), Española (Gardner Bay, Suárez Point), Floreana (Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown, Post Office Bay), Santa Cruz (Twin Craters, Highlands), Genovesa (El Barranco, Darwin Bay), Rábida and Chinese Hat.
  • 8 days B (Monday to Monday): San Cristóbal, North Seymour, Santa Cruz (Black Turtle Cove, Bachas Beach), Bartolomé, Santiago (Egas Port, Buccaneer Cove, Sullivan Bay), Isabela (Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Vicente Roca Point), Fernandina (Espinoza Point) and Kicker Rock.
  • 4 days A (Monday to Thursday): San Cristóbal, Española and Floreana, best for waved albatross (April to December). Ends at Baltra.
  • 5 days A (Thursday to Monday): Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rábida, Chinese Hat and San Cristóbal. Starts at Baltra.

See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below.

Is the Grand Majestic right for you?

  • Travelers short on time: fast navigations leave more time on the islands.
  • Couples and special occasions: a 39 m² Master Suite with two bathrooms.
  • Small groups and families: only 16 guests, and the whole yacht can be chartered.
  • Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more luxury Galapagos cruises.
  • Sister ships: Galapagos Horizon, Infinity and Galapagos Sea Star are good alternatives if your dates are full.

What our travelers say

Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.

Frequently asked questions about the Grand Majestic

How many guests does the Grand Majestic carry?

Up to 16 guests in 8 cabins: six staterooms on the lower deck, one stateroom on the main deck and a 39 m² (420 ft²) Master Suite with two bathrooms. A crew of nine and a bilingual naturalist guide look after the group.

Which itineraries does the Grand Majestic sail?

Two 8-day itineraries, Monday to Monday from San Cristóbal: A (Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rábida, Chinese Hat and San Cristóbal) and B (North Seymour, Bartolomé, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina and Santa Cruz). Shorter options are 4 days (Monday to Thursday) and 5 days (Thursday to Monday).

How much does a Grand Majestic cruise cost?

2026 rates per person in a stateroom are US$3,145 for 4 days, US$4,545 for 5 days and US$7,045 for 8 days. The Master Suite costs US$4,045, US$5,945 and US$9,145. Children under 15 sharing with an adult get a 20% discount and the single supplement is 50%.

Why is the Grand Majestic a good choice?

It is one of the fastest yachts in the Galapagos, with a top speed of 25 knots, so navigations between islands are shorter and you get more time ashore. It also has a sun deck jacuzzi and a large Master Suite.

What is included in the price?

All meals, all excursions with a bilingual naturalist guide, transfers in the islands, expedition gear (kayaks, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, underwater cameras and walking sticks) and carbon footprint compensation. Flights, the park entrance fee, the transit control card, fuel surcharge, drinks, insurance and tips are not included.

Plan your Grand Majestic cruise

We’re in Quito and Galápagos, and we have been organizing trips to the islands since 2006. We help you choose the right dates, cabin and itinerary, and can add flights, hotels in Quito or a tour in the Ecuadorian Amazon or Andes.

Before you travel, check the requirements to enter Galapagos and our Galapagos packing list.

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8 DAYS A - SAN CRISTOBAL TO SAN CRISTOBAL

8 DAYS A / 7 NIGHTS (MONDAY TO MONDAY)
MONDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: El Junco Lagoon.
TUESDAYAM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet.
PM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
WEDNESDAYAM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point and Devil’s Crown.
PM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay and Baroness Viewpoint.
THURSDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center.
FRIDAYAM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps).
PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
SATURDAYAM. Rábida Island.
PM. Santiago Island: Chinese Hat Islet.
SUNDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island.
MONDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.
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8 DAYS B - SAN CRISTOBAL TO SAN CRISTOBAL

8 DAYS B / 7 NIGHTS (MONDAY TO MONDAY)
MONDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: David Rodríguez Tortoise Breeding Center.
TUESDAYAM. North Seymour Island.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove.
WEDNESDAYAM. Bartolomé Island.
PM. Santiago Island: Egas Port.
THURSDAYAM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove.
PM. Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
FRIDAYAM. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
PM. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point.
SATURDAYAM. Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove or Espumilla Beach.
PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
SUNDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center.
MONDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.
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4 DAYS A - SAN CRISTOBAL TO BALTRA

4 DAYS A / 3 NIGHTS (MONDAY TO THURSDAY)
MONDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport and transfer to the yacht.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: El Junco Lagoon.
TUESDAYAM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet and Osborn Islet.
PM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
WEDNESDAYAM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point and Devil’s Crown.
PM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay and Baroness Viewpoint.
THURSDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.
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5 DAYS A - BALTRA TO SAN CRISTOBAL

5 DAYS A / 4 NIGHTS (THURSDAY TO MONDAY)
THURSDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the first excursion.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Tortoise Breeding Center.
FRIDAYAM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps).
PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
SATURDAYAM. Rábida Island.
PM. Santiago Island: Chinese Hat Islet.
SUNDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island.
MONDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.

Routes are indicative and may change due to weather, wildlife breeding seasons or Galapagos National Park regulations.

2026 rates per person: Stateroom: 4 days US$3,145 · 5 days US$4,545 · 8 days US$7,045. Master Suite: 4 days US$4,045 · 5 days US$5,945 · 8 days US$9,145. 2027 stateroom rates: 4 days US$3,145 · 5 days US$4,645 · 8 days US$7,245. Contact us for current deals.

Prices include:

All meals
Transfers in the islands
All excursions
Expedition gear: kayaks, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, underwater cameras and walking sticks
Bilingual Galapagos National Park naturalist guide
Carbon footprint compensation

Prices do not include:

Flights to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$200.00
Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$20.00
Fuel surcharge
Alcoholic drinks
Travel or medical insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Important Notes:
♦ All prices per person in US dollars.
♦ Single supplement: 50%.
♦ Children under 15 sharing a cabin with one full-paying adult: 20% discount.
♦ Groups of 4 to 14 guests: 10% discount.
♦ Full-yacht charters available for up to 16 guests.
Grand Majestic yacht near Kicker Rock, San Cristobal
Aerial view of the Grand Majestic yacht in the Galapagos
Master Suite on the Grand Majestic yacht
Lower deck stateroom on the Grand Majestic yacht
Double cabin on the Grand Majestic Galapagos cruise
Luxury double suite on the Grand Majestic Galapagos cruise
Luxury equipped dining room on the Grand Majestic Galapagos cruise
Solarium with ocean views on the Grand Majestic Galapagos cruise
Outdoor Jacuzzi on the Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise
Social area on the Grand Majestic Galapagos cruise
Outdoor Dining on the Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise
Grand Majestic yacht deck plan: main deck

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