Aqua (Naturalist)

Galapagos Cruise

Step aboard the comfortable yacht Aqua which will take you on an adventurous naturalist cruise. Enjoy your incredible journey in the majestic islands and relax onboard of this cozy cruise after each adventure. Aqua was built in 1998 and completely remodeled in 2019 it accommodates 16 passengers in cozy cabins equipped to provide guests with a comfortable and adventurous stay.

Class: Tourist Superior Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 3 upper-deck double-occupancy cabins with bunk beds and 1 upper-deck matrimonial cabin, 1 main-deck matrimonial cabin and 3 lower-deck cabins with full lower bed and single bunk bed. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Library, shaded outside lounge, solarium, dinging areas.
Departures: Tuesday & Friday

Itinerary

Itinerary B NATURALIST 8D/7N (Tuesday to Tuesday)
Tuesday AM Baltra Airport
PM North Seymour
Wednesday AM South Plaza
PM Santa Fe
Thursday AM Punta Cormorant / Champion (Floreana)
PM Post Office Bay / Baroness Lookout (Floreana)
Friday AM El Chato Reserve, Twin Craters (Santa Cruz)
PM Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
Saturday AM Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
PM Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Sunday AM Egas Port (Santiago)
PM Chinese Hat
Monday AM Rabida
PM Bartolome
Tuesday AM Mosquera Islet
Baltra Airport
Itinerary B4 NATURALIST 4D/3N (Tuesday to Friday)
Tuesday AM Baltra Airport
PM North Seymour
Wednesday AM South Plaza
PM Santa Fe
Thursday AM Cormorant Point / Champion Islet (Floreana)
PM Post Office Bay / Baroness Lookout (Floreana)
Friday AM El Chato Reserve – Twin Craters (Santa Cruz)
Baltra Airport
Itinerary B5 NATURALIST 5D/4N (Friday to Tuesday)
Friday AM Baltra Airport
PM Fausto Llerena Breeding Center (Santa Cruz)
Saturday AM Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
PM Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
Sunday AM Egas Port (Santiago)
PM Chinese Hat
Monday AM Rabida
PM Bartolome
Tuesday AM Mosquera Islet
Baltra Airport

Price

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
  • Activities as described in the itinerary
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Water, coffee and tea

Not included

  • Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
  • Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Please ask your travel agent whether the following is included with this cruise:
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Wet suit
  • Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)

In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.

Departures

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

Travel style

This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).

Meeting point

Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.

Flights

In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.

What to bring?

  • Passport
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Hat or lightweight scarf
  • Layered clothing
  • Bathing suit and towel
  • Hiking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Insect repellent

Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

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