Travel Advice
Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Cruise only (Please call for flight options)
Ports
7 Ports
9 May
Setting sail from Santa Cruz Island
10 May
Ecuador: Floreana Island
Flamingos, cormorants and sea turtles can all be found around Floreana, and the island also has an interesting human history. This is the site of the famous Galapagos ‘post office’, a barrel where sailors would place letters to be transported home by passing ships.
11 May
Ecuador: Punta Moreno (Isabela Island)
12 May
Ecuador: Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island)
Punta Espinoza is home to the largest colony of marine iguanas in the Galapagos, and you will see them draped across the black lava rocks sunning themselves during the day. Other species on Fernandina Island include Sally Lightfoot crabs, sea lions and the rare flightless cormorant.
13-14 May
Ecuador: Santiago Island, Santa Cruz Island
15 May
Arriving in Baltra
The flat and arid island of Baltra, also known as South Seymour, is home to the Galapagos archipelago's main airport, formerly a US air base. The island is inhabited by wildlife including boobies and frigatebirds, but there are no sites open to visitors, so if you see anything it will only be in passing as you transfer between airport and ship.
Your home from home
Billed as the first true superyacht in the Galapagos, the sleek Aqua Mare offers an intimate and exclusive way to explore one of the world's most fascinating destinations.
What we love
Carrying just 16 lucky travellers, Aqua Mare is a little smaller than the ships we would usually recommend in the Galapagos, but we just know that Aqua Expeditions will deliver an exceptional onboard experience, and this is a particularly appealing option for a private charter. She is spacious for her size and offers an amazing 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio, with two naturalist guides on hand to ensure you get the most out of your expedition. Watersports equipment on board includes double kayaks, paddleboards and snorkelling gear.
| Capacity | 16 Guests |
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| Crew | 16 Staff |
| Style | An informal yet chic atmosphere on board driven by the communal spirit of shared exploration. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Machu Picchu
It's easy to combine your Galapagos cruise with a trip to Machu Picchu, the enigmatic and spectacular Inca city high in the Andes.
Colonial Quito
Spend a couple of days in Ecuador's charming capital, Quito, exploring the beautiful colonial-era churches of the old town.
