Trip at a Glance
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Trip Duration: 05 Days
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Trip difficulty Easy
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Best time to travel: Year round
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Accommodations: Double Cabin
Overview
The 16-passenger Aida Maria offers a great combination of comfort and style without sacrificing the savings account! Each of the eight air-conditioned double cabins has a private bathroom with a hot and cold water shower.
On board, there is a spacious deck to enjoy the sunny Galapagos days. An experienced naturalist guide will lead all of your land excursions, which are well organized into four, five, or eight-day itineraries.
The Aida Maria offers a great value and a reasonable price.
Key Features:
Air-conditioned cabins,Private bethrooms,Comfortable sundeck,Experienced naturalist guide,Available for private charter
Technical Specifications
Year of construction : 1997
Type : Mid-range Yacht
Length : 66 feet (20m)
Beam : 24 feet (7m)
Capacity : 16 passegers
On Board : Sun deck, bar and lounge areas, TV and VHS
Accommodation : 8 double cabins with private bath and A/C
Main Engines : 9 knots / 2 CAT 125 hp each
Max Speed : 7 knots
Crew : Captain, cook, machinist, bartender, 2 sailors and 1 naturalist guide
Safety & Navigation : Complete navigation and safety equipment, 2 dinghies with 16 hp outboard motor
Itinerary
ITINERARY A
AM: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Las Bachas beach
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay / Baroness Viewing Point
PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown
ITINERARY B
ITNIERARY C
AM: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Las Bachas beach
AM: http://www.galapagosislands.com/visitor-sites/daphne.htmlDaphne Island
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove
PM: Santa Cruz island: Dragon Hill
ITINERARY D
AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay / Baroness Viewing Point
PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point / Devil’s Crown
Price include
Child discount less than 12 years 20%
Cost Includes
- All meals and activities throughout the cruise
- Bilingual national park guide
- All non-alcoholic beverages consumed onboard
- Snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel and fins)
- Fuel surcharge
Cost Excluded
- $100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
- Galapagos Transit Control Card ($10)
- Airfare from mainland Ecuador
- Alcoholic or extra drinks on board
- Gratuities
- Cancellation/medical insurance
- Wetsuit
- Tips and personal expenses