7-night West Galapagos Cruise - Puerto Ayora to Isla Baltra

December 6, 2024

Aqua Expeditions: Aqua Mare

Puerto Ayora/Isla Baltra

Vacation Offer ID 1448306

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Cruise Inclusions

7-night cruise
All meals while on board
House wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
All excursions, Galapagos Park entrance fee and INGALA transit card
Group transfers to/from yacht on recommended flights
Use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
Laundry
Internet

Available Add-Ons

Optional airfare; pre-/post-cruise hotel

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Puerto Ayora Puerto Ayora 12/06/2024 Once you arrive at the airport, you will be met by our team and escorted on a cross island van and ferry transfer of approximately 1.5 hours to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Receive a warm welcome aboard Aqua Mare, the Galapagos Islands’ first 50m luxury superyacht with our 16-strong crew where you will be treated with the utmost attention courtesy of our 1:1 crew to guest ratio. A delicious Nikkei-inspired feast crafted by consultant chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino will be served for lunch. At your leisure, pick out your snorkeling kit complete with mask, fins, snorkel, and an optional shorty wetsuit for your personal use during the week. You will also receive as a welcome gift a special waterproof bag to place your belongings during wet landings and an Aqua Expeditions water bottle.	12/06/2024	12/06/2024
Charles Darwin Station Charles Darwin Station 12/06/2024 This afternoon you will visit Darwin Station and National Park headquarters, located at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center. Our scientific team and expedition leaders will guide you through the grounds to observe these giant reptiles and learn about the conservation program of tortoises and land iguanas. You will have some leisure time to explore the main town of Puerto Ayora after the visit. We recommend strolling along the main waterfront where you can stop by the many boutiques and jewelry shops before heading back to the ship for an evening of lecture and inspiration for the next day, then to indulge in your first taste of fresh seafood dining in the Galapagos.	12/06/2024	12/06/2024
Cormorant Point Cormorant Point 12/07/2024 For your second morning in the Galapagos, we will be anchored in the southern part of the Archipelago at Floreana Island. After breakfast, the morning wet landing excursion will take you to a big brackish water lagoon to observe Greater Flamingos, ducks, black-necked stilts and other shore birds at Punta Cormorant. You will be able to observe where sea turtles nest at night, and spot stingrays and sharks swimming very close to the shore. Later you will return to the boat to prepare for kayaking or take a short tender ride to Devil’s Crown for snorkeling.	12/07/2024	12/07/2024
Post Office, Galapagos Post Office, Galapagos 12/07/2024 Enjoy a splendid lunch consisting of fresh Ecuadorian recipes with an Andean twist before heading back out to Floreana to pay tribute to an old island tradition at Bahia Post Office. The visit will follow another quick tour of what once was a fishing enterprise in the 1920s before continuing onboard the tenders to visit Mirador de la Baronesa. Another delicious feast showcasing Japanese technique combined with Peruvian seasoning using only the freshest local fish and seafood awaits when you return onboard Aqua Mare. Stay out on the upper deck with a cocktail if you would like to admire the northern and southern hemispheres’ starlit skies tonight.	12/07/2024	12/07/2024
Punta Moreno Punta Moreno 12/08/2024 After a night of sailing, the morning sees our beautiful superyacht anchored on the western side of Isabela Island. As the biggest and youngest in the Archipelago, Isabela was formed by five relatively young volcanoes and is characterized by giant tortoises and marine iguanas. For the morning excursion, a hike at Punta Moreno takes us to the mangroves and gas-rich basaltic lava rocks resulting from a large basaltic lava flow which came from the Cerro Azul volcano on Isabela hundreds of years ago. There are mangrove lagoons along the shore and small saltwater lagoons inland, where you will observe ducks, shore birds, stilts, blue-winged teals, flamingos, and gallinules. After the visit you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling near the shore or return to the yacht to rest and enjoy the majestic landscapes Isabela has to offer. In the afternoon, the boat will sail north to Bahía Urbina, a 6km point, once underwater and uplifted in 1954 up to 3m above sea level. Here you can see tortoises, land iguanas and the biggest marine iguanas roaming free in the Archipelago. We end the day with an unforgettable view of Isabela’s five volcanoes as we dine on refreshing seafood salads, baked fish, potato llapinggachos, tuna crudo, barbequed plantains, and shrimp ceviche beneath the stars.	12/08/2024	12/08/2024
Urvina Bay Urvina Bay 12/08/2024 After a night of sailing, the morning sees our beautiful superyacht anchored on the western side of Isabela Island. As the biggest and youngest in the Archipelago, Isabela was formed by five relatively young volcanoes and is characterized by giant tortoises and marine iguanas. For the morning excursion, a hike at Punta Moreno takes us to the mangroves and gas-rich basaltic lava rocks resulting from a large basaltic lava flow which came from the Cerro Azul volcano on Isabela hundreds of years ago. There are mangrove lagoons along the shore and small saltwater lagoons inland, where you will observe ducks, shore birds, stilts, blue-winged teals, flamingos, and gallinules. After the visit you will have the opportunity to go snorkeling near the shore or return to the yacht to rest and enjoy the majestic landscapes Isabela has to offer. In the afternoon, the boat will sail north to Bahía Urbina, a 6km point, once underwater and uplifted in 1954 up to 3m above sea level. Here you can see tortoises, land iguanas and the biggest marine iguanas roaming free in the Archipelago. We end the day with an unforgettable view of Isabela’s five volcanoes as we dine on refreshing seafood salads, baked fish, potato llapinggachos, tuna crudo, barbequed plantains, and shrimp ceviche beneath the stars.	12/08/2024	12/08/2024
Punta Espinoza Punta Espinoza 12/09/2024 Start the morning early with a workout on our upper deck at our next anchorage point of Punta Espinoza, part of a huge lava flow formed from one of the many eruptions of La Cumbre volcano, known to be one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Famous for its large colonies of marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, Galapagos hawks, lizards and snakes, you will spend the morning onshore with the option to snorkel before returning to the yacht for a sumptuous lunch and lecture on the geology of the Galapagos from one of our expert scientist guides.	12/09/2024	12/09/2024
Isla Isabela (Caleta Tagus) Isla Isabela (Caleta Tagus) 12/09/2024 As Aqua Mare crosses the Bolivar Channel back towards Isabela Island, prepare to channel your inner pirate for the afternoon excursion visiting Caleta Tagus, once a favorite anchorage spot for pirates and whalers. Here we will hike to see Darwin Lake, a saltwater lake trapped inside a tuff cone. If you would rather not hike, you can take your pick from our eight double kayaks, snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, or a ride on our elegant black tenders to explore the cove and its surroundings. Return to the yacht for evening sundowners and head to the bridge after dinner for a chat with our captain as we cross the equatorial line twice while rounding the top of Isabela Island sailing to our next anchorage point.	12/09/2024	12/09/2024
Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas) Isla Santiago (Puerto Egas) 12/10/2024 For those who missed the equatorial crossing the night before, ask our crew for your very own equator crossing certificate - although this is usually reserved for our young explorers, even the young at heart will proudly be able to take this home! This morning sees us disembark on the black sand beaches of Puerto Egas, northwest of Santiago Island. Once the location of a salt mine (1967), today you can take a two and a half-hour hike to find the abandoned mine turned into a shallow saltwater lake. For those who prefer to stay by the beach, you will be able to walk the intertidal zone to the fur seal grottos or snorkel to watch sea turtles, sea lions and white-tipped sharks.	12/10/2024	12/10/2024
Isla Santiago (Espumilla Beach) Isla Santiago (Espumilla Beach) 12/10/2024 We head back to the yacht for lunch encompassing flavors of the South American Pacific coast and Peruvian Nikkei style crafted by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Then our tenders will continue their adventure to Playa Espumilla, where a wet landing will set us upon a golden sandy beach, a well-known breeding ground for sea turtles. You will also visit Caleta Bucanero, a 17th century pirate rest stop where pirates used to stock up on fresh tortoise meat and fresh water. The day will end with a choice of snorkeling, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding before winding down back onboard with Happy Hour over a glass of our special Aqua Bloody Mary as the crew prepares for departure to our next adventure.	12/10/2024	12/10/2024
Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove) Isla Santiago (Buccaneer Cove) 12/10/2024 We head back to the yacht for lunch encompassing flavors of the South American Pacific coast and Peruvian Nikkei style crafted by Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Then our tenders will continue their adventure to Playa Espumilla, where a wet landing will set us upon a golden sandy beach, a well-known breeding ground for sea turtles. You will also visit Caleta Bucanero, a 17th century pirate rest stop where pirates used to stock up on fresh tortoise meat and fresh water. The day will end with a choice of snorkeling, kayaking, or stand-up paddle boarding before winding down back onboard with Happy Hour over a glass of our special Aqua Bloody Mary as the crew prepares for departure to our next adventure.	12/10/2024	12/10/2024
Isla Rabida Isla Rabida 12/11/2024 Awake to the sounds of nature and a fresh breakfast before departing by tender to Rábida Island, also known as the red island. The color is the result of oxidation of very old porous lava. You will be able to hike, take out one of our eight double kayaks, stand-up paddle board, or snorkel, as well as observe hundreds of sea lions who have made their home on the beach.	12/11/2024	12/11/2024
Black Turtle Cove Black Turtle Cove 12/11/2024 After a delicious lunch, you can listen to an afternoon lecture on the evolution of Darwin’s finches presented by our expert guides in the panoramic lounge. The Aqua Mare will sail towards the north of Santa Cruz Island, to Caleta Tortuga Negra, a mangrove estuary that is home to sea turtles. This is a tender ride excursion as there is no landing site, but you will be able to spot green sea turtles, as well as three different types of sharks: the black tip, the Galapagos, and the famous blue shark. End this glorious day by discovering more of our signature Ecuadorian cuisine with an Andean twist courtesy of Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino - we recommend the Galapagueña lobster lettuce wraps with Acevichado dressing.	12/11/2024	12/11/2024
North Seymour North Seymour 12/12/2024 Your penultimate day in the Archipelago begins with refreshing breakfast before heading out to North Seymour Island, formed by uprisings of underwater volcanic lavas some 3.1 million years ago. The island is mostly known for its healthy population of land iguanas, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and Great frigate birds. After a morning full of fun activities, you will head back to the yacht for a delicious lunch aboard Aqua Mare.	12/12/2024	12/12/2024
Isla Mosquera Isla Mosquera 12/12/2024 For the afternoon excursion, hop on to one of our tenders for a wet landing onto Mosquera Island. While the rock pile is one of the smallest in the Archipelago, it is home to one of the largest colonies of sea lions in the Galapagos, and if you’re lucky you may even spot migratory orcas. Around sunset you will return to the sleek comfort of Aqua Mare for your last evening aboard. Swap notes on everything you’ve experienced during this most incredible adventure with your friends onboard and toast farewell with something special from our curated wine list.	12/12/2024	12/12/2024
Isla Daphne Isla Daphne 12/13/2024 The last day begins with a luxurious breakfast set against the morning sunrise before setting out for one final excursion by tender. You will enjoy the views of the fragile visitor site of Daphne Island, a scientific use zone for scientists studying Darwin's finches. You will observe Nazca boobies, red-billed tropic birds, and blue-footed boobies nesting at Daphne Major terraces, which is also the site of a 40-year study on the evolution in Darwin’s finches, demonstrating evolution occurring over short periods of time.	12/13/2024	12/13/2024
Isla Baltra	12/13/2024	12/13/2024

As the first true superyacht in the Galapagos Islands, the 50m Aqua Mare takes an iconic once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the next level. With her expansive size and world-class pedigree, she boasts 30 percent more indoor volume than most yachts her size, making her the perfect respite after active days exploring the remote wildlife and dynamic nature of the Archipelago.

Suite

Suite on Upper Deck (Cat V) Call for pricing

Category: Cat V
Upper Deck

Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.

Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
Large closets with electronic safe
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Full walnut veneer wood paneling
Large windows to allow plenty of natural light

Suite on Lower Deck (Cat IV) Call for pricing

Category: Cat IV
Lower Deck

Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.

Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
Large closets with electronic safe
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Full walnut veneer wood paneling
Large windows to allow plenty of natural light

Suite on Lower Deck (Cat III) Call for pricing

Category: Cat III
Lower Deck

Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.

Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
Large closets with electronic safe
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Full walnut veneer wood paneling
Large windows to allow plenty of natural light

Suite on Main Deck (Cat II) Call for pricing

Category: Cat II
Main Deck

Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.

Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
Large closets with electronic safe
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Full walnut veneer wood paneling
Large windows to allow plenty of natural light

Owner's Suite on Main Deck (Cat I) Call for pricing

Category: Cat I
Main Deck

Size: 80 sq mt. Owner’s Suite aboard the Aqua Mare is a luxurious sanctuary to retreat into while exploring the beautiful Galapagos Archipelago.

Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
Large closets with electronic safe
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Full walnut veneer wood paneling

Aqua Expedition's Galapagos yacht cruises are priced based on per person, double occupancy. Not Included: All air tickets, visas, private transfers, spirits, premium wines, boutique purchases, guide and crew gratuities.

Single supplement: 75% in addition of adult rate on all departures, 100% in addition of adult rate on Christmas and New Year departures.

Child between 5-11 years old will receive 15% discount. A 3rd or 4th adult/child sharing the same cabin (Owners Suite or Category 4), will be charged $1000 per person, per night.

All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. All times indicated are approximate, and are also subject to change.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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