Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

This stunning megayacht is the fastest in the islands

A Galápagos Cruise on board the Grand Majestic

21 Reviews

Luxury

What we love about the Grand Majestic

A fast yacht profile helps make inter-island navigation feel easier.

Only eight cabins keep the onboard atmosphere private and calm.

The Master Suite is a strong upgrade for travelers who want extra space.

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Grand Majestic is for travelers who like the idea of a sleek private yacht more than a traditional expedition vessel. Built in 2018, she carries just 16 guests in eight cabins and has a sporty profile that makes her feel very different from the slower, classic yachts in the fleet.

Her speed is the headline, but the customer benefit is comfort and time. A faster yacht can make longer navigation feel easier, while the small guest count keeps landings and briefings personal. Cabins include panoramic windows and a notably large Master Suite, so it is worth comparing categories before choosing.

We recommend Grand Majestic for travelers who want a stylish, modern yacht with strong comfort and efficient movement between visitor sites. She is less ideal if you want a sailing-style atmosphere, big-ship facilities or the lowest price in the Galapagos.

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Amenities on board the Grand Majestic

Air conditioning & private bathroom

Water, Coffee, Tea & fresh juices

Wetsuits

Travel for good: Each booking supports Ventura's Conservation Project.

All meals

English guides

Transfers to and from ship

Snorkel gear (free of charge)

-20% for children ≤ 14

Food & Drinks on board the Grand Majestic

Food on Grand Majestic fits the polished yacht mood: relaxed meals between excursions, good service and social dining that does not feel crowded with only 16 guests on board. The sundeck and lounge spaces give meals and drinks a private-yacht feeling, especially after long wildlife days.

Sustainable Tourism

Grand Majestic's responsible-travel value sits in small capacity and efficient expedition logistics. Sixteen guests, fixed National Park routes and guide-led visitor sites keep the Galapagos structure controlled. We do not turn speed into an eco claim; the real point is a compact, well-run yacht experience inside Park rules.

Cabins categories on board the Grand Majestic

Master Suite

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Matrimonial

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Standard Double

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Double/Matrimonial (convertible)

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Technical details of Grand Majestic

Luxury

Type

Small Yacht

Year built

2018

Length

127' (39 m)

Main Engines

MTU Series 2000

Electricity

110V + 220 V

Draft

5' 11" (1.80 m)

Capacity

16 Crew members

9 + 1 National Park Guide

Cruising speed

25 kt.

Beam

24' (7.30 m)

Reviews of Grand Majestic

B. Birnbaum

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Our Highlights: Swimming with penguins, sea lions, and sea turtles—an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Carlos, was outstanding: knowledgeable, personable, and clearly passionate about the islands. The visits to the tortoise breeding centers were interesting, though they felt a bit repetitive.

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Richa D

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

The trip was beyond magical! The snorkeling near Chinese hat and also the beach walk at the Lobos island was breathtaking. What a trip! It was very well planned with quality snacks and meals provided throughout.

Patrick

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Vielen Dank übrigens für die Buchung.... usw. Es hat alles hervorragend geklappt!!. Es war wundervoll!!

Stacey M.

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

TRIP OF A LIFETIME We just returned from a 5-day cruise aboard the Grand Majestic, which we booked through Galapatours, and I can't even give it a high enough rating! If I could give higher than 5 stars I would! I was extremely pleased with the guidance we received from Thomas Richmond, who was very thorough and prompt answering my many questions at every step of the trip. It seemed like no matter what time of day I reached out, he responded within the hour. I know it's tricky business traveling during a pandemic, but let me say, this seems to be THE BEST TIME to go to the Galapagos... with hardly anyone else there. It was a magical experience for us... most of the places we went, we were the ONLY ship there. LOVED the size of our cruise... just 14 passengers on the Grand Majestic. PERFECT SIZE!!! The crew on the ship was remarkable... some of the hardest-working crew I've ever seen! The cruise was as luxurious as they promised... for example, you'd come back from snorkeling, step foot on the boat and they'd peel your wetsuit off of you, rinse your feet, hand you a towel and a hot chocolate and invite you up on deck for fresh-cooked snacks and fruit. INCREDIBLE FOOD, GORGEOUS ship (do you know you have a FULL-SIZE WALK IN SHOWER in your room? With a giant window so you can watch the scenery go by while you shower? DIVINE!). I truly cannot recommend this tour company or the Grand Majestic enough. We are so happy we decided to go and I will say that EVERYONE we encountered in the Galapagos and mainland Ecuador was THRILLED to have our business. Source: https://tinyurl.com/25eeycaw

Bruna Schmitt

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

We booked a 3 night cruise on the Grand Majestic which was just wonderful! Mr. Thomas Richmond helped us with the entire booking process and answered all of our questions that we had before the trip. The boat was extremely comfortable, the staff were very kind, especially Mayra and Salomão! The food was wonderful, everything was always fresh and very tasty. Every day we had activities in the morning and in the afternoon, always accompanied by our guide Gustavo, who had a vast knowledge of the islands, fauna and flora of the region. We started our trip in San Cristobal, went to Floreana, Española and ended the trip in Santa Cruz. Our days at the Grand Majestic were fantastic, and we will definitely return to the Galápagos one day to visit other islands.

JWHoe

Grand Majestic Galapagos Cruise

Luxury

Grand and Majestic Galapagos From July 11 through July 22, 2019, my wife and I sailed aboard the Grand Majestic in the Galapagos Islands. We booked this trip through Galapatours and their agent, Thomas Richmond. In booking our trip, Mr. Richmond answered all of our questions and made sure our flights from Quito to Baltra and our return from San Cristobal to Quito were properly and timely booked. He made certain that we aware of the things we needed to do in preparation at our end. Someone met us at the Quito airport to help us through the check-in process and two people met us at Baltra to get us through the entry process onto the Galapagos and to our boat. The trip was aboard an eight cabin, 16 guest yacht that was almost brand new. The crew was always there to make sure we were safe and comfortable and got to see and do as much as possible. The food was excellent with numerous choices at every meal. It is hard to say whether the best part of the trip were our multiple snorkeling adventures (where we saw and swam with sea turtles, marine iguanas, sea lions, multiple tropical fish, rays, star fish) or the information we received from our extremely knowledgeable naturalists (Gabi and James) on our many guided walks. We cannot recommend Galapatours, Mr. Richmond or The Grand Majestic any more highly. It was a great trip.

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A Galápagos Cruise on board the Grand Majestic

21 Reviews

Luxury

What we love about the Grand Majestic

A fast yacht profile helps make inter-island navigation feel easier.

Only eight cabins keep the onboard atmosphere private and calm.

The Master Suite is a strong upgrade for travelers who want extra space.

+59