AIDA MARIA GALAPAGOS YACHT

GALAPAGOS CRUISES

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Highlights of the Aida Maria Galapagos Yacht

Category: Standard
  • The Aida Maria yacht is a classic Standard Gringo boat, combining comfort, good service, and economical prices. The perfect Galapagos budget tour option!
  • One of very few yachts completely made by hand at the Galapagos Islands, constructed with timber from local farms.
  • The yacht owners have been running tours in Galapagos since the 1960's, but the family has its roots in Galapagos since the late 1930's, making the Aida Maria one of the most traditional Galapagos yachts.
  • The Aida Maria has been a very popular Galapagos cruise option with past Happy Gringo clients over the years.

Aida Maria Galapagos Cruise

Itineraries and pricing 2023

Browse through the different cruise itineraries below by clicking on each one.

  • $1815Per person

Itinerary for 4 days

  • THU Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands
  • FRI Post office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devils Crown
  • SAT Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet
  • SUN San Cristobal: Lobos Islet, Airport
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  • $2190Per person

Itinerary for 5 days

  • SUN Baltra Airport; Bachas Beach
  • MON Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay; El Barranco
  • TUE Bartholomew Island, Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
  • WED Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill
  • THU Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin St./ Tortoise Breeding Center; Transfer to Baltra Airport
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  • $2690Per person

Itinerary for 6 days - E

  • THU Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands
  • FRI Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown
  • SAT Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet
  • SUN San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Interpretation Centre, Tijeretas
  • MON Santa Fe, Plazas Island
  • TUE Charles Darwin Station, Baltra
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  • $2690Per person

Itinerary for 6 days - F

  • TUE Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz Highlands
  • WED Isabela: Sierra Negra Volcano, Wetlands
  • THU Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
  • FRI Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
  • SAT Santiago: Egas Port, Red Beach - Rabida
  • SUN North Seymour, Baltra Airport
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  • $3190Per person

Itinerary for 8 days - A

  • SUN Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
  • MON Genovesa: Darwin Bay, El Barranco
  • TUE Bartolome Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • WED Daphne & Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill
  • THU Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Highlands
  • FRI Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown
  • SAT Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Islets Gardner & Osborn
  • SUN San Cristobal: Lobos Island & transfer to the Airport
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  • $3190Per person

Itinerary for 8 days - B

  • SUN San Cristobal: Interpretation Centre
  • MON Santa Fe Island: Barrington Bay, South Plaza Island
  • TUE Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station/Tortoise Breeding Center, Highlands
  • WED Isabela: Volcan Sierra Negra, Wetlands
  • THU Isabela: Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay
  • FRI Fernandina: Espinoza Point, Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
  • SAT Santiago: Egas Port, Red Beach - Rabida
  • SUN North Seymour, Baltra airport
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  • $6000Per person

Itinerary for 15 days

  • SUN Arrival to Baltra & Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach
  • MON Genovesa: Darwin Bay , El Barranco
  • TUE Bartolome Island & Santiago: Sullivan Bay
  • WED Daphne & Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove , Dragon Hill
  • THU Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Highlands
  • FRI Floreana: Post Office Bay , Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point , Devil's Crown
  • SAT Española: Suarez Point , Gardner Bay , Islets Gardner & Osborn
  • SUN San Cristobal: Lobos Island & Interpretation Center
  • MON Santa Fe Island: Barrington Bay , South Plaza Island
  • TUE Tortuga Bay
  • WED Isabela: Volcan Sierra Negra, Wetlands
  • THU Isabela: Moreno Point , Elizabeth Bay
  • FRI Fernandina: Espinoza Point , Isabela: Vicente Roca Point
  • SAT Santiago: Egas Port , Red Beach, Rabida
  • SUN North Seymour , Baltra airport
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Aida Maria Yacht Specifications

  • Length: 62.5ft, 19.53m
  • Beam: 17.2ft, 5.36m
  • Speed: 9 knots
  • Crew: 8 + guide
  • Capacity: 16 passengers

Facilities

  • Private bathroom
  • air conditioningAir conditioning
  • toiletriesToiletries
  • room towelsRoom towels
  • beach towelsBeach towels
  • electricity110v Electricity point in cabin
  • save deposit boxSafe deposit box
  • sundeckSundeck
  • lounge areaLounge area
  • barBar
  • reading materialReading Material
  • vTV/DVD - Communal
  • phoneEmergency Satellite Phone
  • wetsuitsWetsuits for hire

Diving - Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling: included.
  • Diving possible: No.

Included Services

  • Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
  • Accommodation with private bathroom.
  • Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
  • Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.

Excluded Services

  • Entrance fees Galapagos:

      - Galapagos National Park $100 pp (subject to change).

      - Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).

      - Isabela docking fee $15 pp (Itinerary B & F)

      - Bus ticket Baltra Airport / Itabaca channel – $5 per way

  • Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
  • Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil.
  • Snorkel equipment rental: ($5pp/Day)
  • Wetsuits rental: ($10pp/Day)
  • Child discount: 20% (under 10 yrs old)
  • Singles supplement: 80%
  • Alcoholic beverages & colas (there is a bar on board).
  • Tips for Guides and crew.
  • Any other personal expenses.

About Itineraries

  • On day 1 there is only time for an afternoon visit to be included; similarly, on the final day, there is only a brief morning visit. The reason for this is to connect with the Galapagos flight arrivals and departures at the airport.
  • Contact us for information about which itineraries will run on different dates through the year, and to check tour availabilities. We often have special Galapagos offers too!
  • All yacht information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change by the yacht operator or Galapagos National Park authority. Published prices may be subject to change without prior notice

About Cabins

Cabin Distribution:

  • 2 Sun Deck Cabins (7 & 8) : bunk beds, with small windows.
  • 2 Upper Deck Cabins (5 & 6) : bunk beds, with small windows.
  • 4 Main Deck Cabins (1, 2, 3 & 4) : bunk beds, with portholes.

It is possible to request the cabin of your choice at time of booking – just let us know your preference.

Final decision on cabin allocation is always in the hands of the yacht operator.

Aida Maria Deck Plan

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Outdoor Space

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