Experience the Galapagos Islands aboard the Grand Majestic Galapagos Yacht, a modern 16-passenger luxury yacht known for its speed, comfort, and strong suitability for private charters. Designed for travelers who value space and a refined yet sociable onboard atmosphere, it offers a balanced combination of professionally guided wildlife excursions and relaxed time on deck.
As one of the fastest yachts in the Galapagos, the Grand Majestic maximizes time at visitor sites while maintaining smooth navigation between islands — an important advantage when comparing luxury yachts in the 16-guest category. With spacious cabins, a generous Master Suite, and an inviting sundeck with Jacuzzi, it delivers a high-comfort cruise experience ideal for couples, families, and private groups seeking both elegance and efficiency.
The Grand Majestic features spacious, well-appointed cabins, some with panoramic windows, and all with air conditioning, and private en-suite bathrooms. Each cabin is designed to maximize comfort and natural light, creating a relaxing retreat between daily excursions.
Cabins measure approximately 12–17 m² (132–179 ft²), depending on category, offering generous interior space compared to many yachts within the 16-passenger luxury segment. Beds can be configured as twin or matrimonial, making the yacht suitable for couples, friends, or small groups traveling together.
Compared to other vessels in this boutique category, the Grand Majestic stands out for its balanced combination of cabin size, refined finishings, and overall onboard privacy — delivering a comfortable, hotel-style experience at sea.
The Grand Majestic is best suited for travelers seeking a high-end, small-group Galapagos cruise with an intimate onboard atmosphere. It is particularly well matched to couples, honeymooners, and mature travelers who prioritize comfort, attentive service, and a calm social environment.
With only 16 guests onboard, the experience feels private and exclusive — ideal for those who prefer boutique-style cruising over larger expedition vessels. Travelers seeking a highly physical expedition-style program or a more socially dynamic environment with higher passenger capacity may wish to compare alternative yachts. Our cruise specialists can help evaluate options side by side to ensure the best match for your travel style and expectations.
Travelers often select the Grand Majestic for its intimate size, refined onboard ambiance, and personalized service. With fewer guests than some comparable luxury yachts, both excursions and onboard time feel more exclusive and less crowded.
The yacht offers a strong balance between immersive wildlife exploration and relaxed onboard comfort. Its thoughtful design, attentive crew, and well-paced itineraries make it an appealing choice for travelers who want luxury without excess formality.
As a commercial cruise specialist, we help travelers review, compare, and secure the best available cabins on the Grand Majestic and other leading Galapagos yachts — ensuring availability, cabin selection, and itinerary alignment before confirmation.
Life aboard the Grand Majestic follows a structured yet relaxed expedition rhythm. Most days include two guided excursions, which may involve wildlife walks, snorkeling sessions, panga rides, sea kayaking, or beach landings led by certified naturalist guides.
Between outings, guests return to a comfortable onboard setting with time to unwind on the sun deck, enjoy the Jacuzzi, or relax in the panoramic lounge. Evenings typically include a briefing about the next day’s activities, followed by attentive dining service featuring locally inspired cuisine.
The overall experience blends active exploration with refined comfort, maintaining a steady pace that feels engaging but never rushed.
Explores iconic northern and south central visitor sites known for dramatic seabird colonies and diverse marine life. Expect frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, and rewarding snorkeling opportunities in clear volcanic waters. A balanced route ideal for first-time visitors seeking classic Galapagos wildlife diversity.
San Cristobal Island: Arrival at the airport and transfer to the Galapagos yacht for a briefing on board about the Galapagos holiday ahead and about the Galapagos islands.
El Junco Lagoon: Located in the highlands 19 kilometers from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, there are many farms and ranches in this area of San Cristobal Island.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: White-cheeked Pintail Ducks, Common Gallinules
Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive correspondence a long time ago.
Cormorant Point: Cormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.
Wildlife you might see today: Pintail ducks, stilts, Large-billed Flycatchers, Flamingos, Rays.
Suarez Point: Suarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Gardner Bay: Gardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Wildlife you might see today: Galapagos Hawks, Española Mockingbirds, Waved Albatross, sea lions.
Los Gemelos (The Twins Craters). Los Gemelos wait for you at the end of a short hike, created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers.
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Vermilion Flycatchers, Short-eared Owls, the Galapagos Dove, and several finch species.
Prince Phillip's Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25 meters high.
Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Wildlife: Lava Gulls, lava Herons, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Great Frigate birds and Red-footed Boobies.
Rabida Island: is one of the most colorful and volcanic islands in the archipelago as well as a great snorkeling site, there is also a small lake which is only a short hike away from the beach.
Chinese Hat Island: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Light foot crabs, lots of great chances to take pictures of tropical birds.
Wildlife: Sharks, sea lions, penguins, and rays.
Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Blue-footed boobies, sea lions, fur seals, frigate-birds.
San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. Transfer to the airport and end of your Galapagos Majestic Cruise Tour.
Galapagos Wildlife: Sea lions at the pier.
Focuses on the remote western region, including areas known for Galapagos penguins and flightless cormorants. Guests explore lava fields, mangrove ecosystems, and nutrient-rich marine habitats. Ideal for wildlife-focused travelers interested in endemic species and striking volcanic scenery.
San Cristobal Island: Arrival at the airport and transfer to the Galapagos boat. Briefing on board about the yacht and the Galapagos islands.
Cerro Colorado Tortoises Protection and Growing Center, is possible to see many species of endemic plants.
Wildlife you might see today: Giant Tortoises.
Santa Fe Island: A volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and Palo Santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen at this site.
South Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Red-billed tropic birds and swallow-tailed gulls, marine iguanas, land iguanas.
Pinnacle Rock: Bartholomew is home to the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos Islands where you can get amazing views of the surrounding beauty!
Egas Port: The trail leads to the coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of different Galapagos species.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Green sea turtles, penguins and reef sharks.
Tagus Cove: An opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Urbina Bay: Its waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you'll find a short trail leading to a coral reef where you have chances to take extraordinary pictures of unique species.
Wildlife: Giant tortoises, land iguanas, and flightless cormorants.
Espinosa Point: A narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Vicente Roca Point: The remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Wildlife you can see today: Flightless Cormorants, Sally Light foot Crabs, Galapagos Penguins, sea horses, marine iguanas, sea turtles.
Espumilla Beach: Your Majestic Cruise tour guides will take you on this morning to this beautiful beach, Darwin explored the salt-lake crater that is now home to white-cheeked pintails and the occasional flamingos.
Sullivan Bay: A coral beach landing leads you towards a lava field as far as the eye can see. A truly amazing volcanic experience…up close and personal!
Wildlife you could see today: Green sea turtles, penguins and reef sharks.
Bachas Beach, is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz which is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. military bases, great place to see flamingos, marine iguanas and crabs.
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Flamingos, white-cheeked pintail ducks, and migratory birds.
Kicker Rock: The Island is comprised of two rocks, which jut out of the ocean, and is home to a large colony of seabirds. Ride to the airport for your flight back after an amazing Galapagos holiday.
Wildlife you might see today: Manta Rays, sea turtles, and sharks.
Explores the northern visitor sites of the Galapagos Islands, known for impressive seabird colonies and vibrant marine life. Expect frigatebirds, red-footed and blue-footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, and rewarding snorkeling in nutrient-rich waters. A strong five-day option for travelers seeking high wildlife density and iconic northern landscapes.
Baltra Island: Arrival at Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing on board about the boat and the islands.
Fausto Llerena Breeding Center in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, where giant tortoises are bred in captivity.
Wildlife you might see today: Giant Tortoises
Prince Phillip's Steps: An extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25 meters high.
Darwin Bay: A coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Lava Gulls, lava Herons, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Great Frigate birds and Red-footed Boobies.
Rabida Island: is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago as well as a great snorkeling site.
Chinese Hat Island: The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Light foot crabs.
Wildlife you might see today: Sharks, sea lions, penguins, and rays.
Witch Hill: A beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Lobos Island: This small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Wildlife: Blue-footed boobies, sea lions, fur seals, frigate-birds.
San Cristobal - Interpretation Center: A series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos. Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Ecuador mainland.
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: Sea lions at the pier.
Focuses on wildlife-rich southern islands featuring sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, nesting seabirds, and seasonal waved albatrosses. White-sand beaches and striking volcanic scenery complement the experience. A compact four-day itinerary that delivers classic Galapagos species encounters in a well-paced format.
San Cristobal Island: Arrival at the Galapagos airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing on board of your Galapagos Yacht and the adventure that starts.
El Junco Lagoon: Located in the highlands 19 kilometers from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, there are many farms and ranches in this area of San Cristobal Island
Galapagos Wildlife you might see today: White-cheeked Pintail Ducks, Common Gallinules.
Post Office Bay: A white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Cormorant Point: It offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favorite of flamingos.
Wildlife you might see today: Pintail ducks, stilts, Large-billed Flycatchers, Flamingos, Rays.
Suárez Point: It is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Gardner Bay: This bay Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Galapagos Wildlife: Galapagos Hawks, Española Mockingbirds, Waved Albatross, sea lions.
Los Gemelos (The Twins Craters). Los Gemelos wait for you at the end of a short hike, created by the collapse of surface material in underground fissures and chambers. Transfer to the airport for your last minutes on the islands.
Galapagos Wildlife you could see today: Vermilion Flycatchers, Short-eared Owls, the Galapagos Dove, and several finch species.
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Year of construction: 2018
Type: Motor Yacht
Length: 127' (39 m)
Beam: 24' (7.30 m)
Draft: 5' 11" (1.80 m)
Max Speed: 25 knots
Capacity: 16 passengers
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Crew: 8 Crew members + 1 Guide
