The M/Y Aqua liveaboard in the Galapagos offers the choice of 7-night diving itineraries or 3, 4 or 5-night naturalist itineraries. Nine cabins spread over 3 decks cater to 16 guests onboard and a choice of twin or matrimonial bedding. Each room features a private en-suite bathroom, individually controlled air-conditioning, and storage space. Main and upper deck cabins also have picture windows to offer sea views. Social areas dotted around the yacht include a shaded outside lounge, sun deck, indoor lounge, and library and dining area. The cuisine served on board combines local Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
Class: Tourist Superior Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 8 cabins with bunk beds. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Dining room, sundeck, mini library and bar.
Departures: Tuesday
Itinerary
| Itinerary A DIVE – 8D/7N (Tuesday to Tuesday) | ||
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
| PM | Baltra North East (Check Dive) | |
| Wednesday | AM | Cape Marshall / Puerto Coca (2 Dives) |
| PM | Manta Ray City (1 Dive) | |
| Thursday | AM | Darwin (2 Dives) |
| PM | Darwin (2 Dives) | |
| Friday | AM | Darwin (2 Dives) |
| PM | Wolf (2 Dives) | |
| Saturday | AM | Wolf (2 Dives) |
| PM | Wolf (1 Dive) | |
| Sunday | AM | Vicente Roca Point (1 Dive) |
| PM | Cape Douglas (1 Dive) | |
| Monday | AM | Cousin Rock (2 Dives) |
| PM | Highlands (Santa Cruz) | |
| Tuesday | AM | Baltra Airport |
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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
- 12L Tanks for enriched air
- Weights and belts
- Scuba safety equipment (personal marine rescue GPS, storm whistle, diving beacon, and surface marker tube)
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $550 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Full diving equipment rental (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, 7 mm wetsuits, hoods, gloves, boots, dive computer, and torch)
- Nitrox (USD 150 pp).
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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.