Aida Maria Galapagos Yacht | Mid-Range Cruise 4 to 15 Days

Galapagos

Islands

Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday

Departures

Soft Adventure

Trip Style

Tourist Superior

Cruise Category

Aida Maria is a classic mid-range Galapagos yacht for just 16 guests, built in Santa Cruz by one of the pioneer families of the islands and fully refurbished in 2019. It sails 4- to 8-day itineraries, combinable into a 15-day cruise, with 8 air-conditioned double cabins and a friendly, family-run atmosphere. Ask us for current rates and last-minute deals.

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Aida Maria at a glance

Category	Tourist Superior (mid-range)
Vessel type	Classic motor yacht
Capacity	16 guests in 8 double cabins
Refurbished	2019
Guide	Bilingual naturalist guide
Itineraries	8 days (A, B); 4, 5 and 6-day options; 15-day combination
Embarkation	Baltra or San Cristóbal airport, depending on the itinerary

Cabins on board Aida Maria

All 8 cabins have upper and lower beds, a private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning. They are spread over three decks: the lower deck cabins have portholes, while the two main deck cabins and the two upper deck cabins have large windows.

Life on board

Guests share a small lounge, a dining room and sitting areas at the bow and on the sun deck, ideal for watching wildlife between islands. Each day includes guided walks, panga (dinghy) rides and snorkeling with an experienced naturalist guide.

Aida Maria itineraries

Itinerary A, 8 days (Sunday to Sunday): Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach, Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill, Highlands), Genovesa (Darwin Bay, El Barranco), Bartolomé, Santiago (Sullivan Bay), Floreana, Española and San Cristóbal. Best for seabird colonies and waved albatross (April to December).
Itinerary B, 8 days (Sunday to Sunday): San Cristóbal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, Isabela (Sierra Negra, Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay, Tagus Cove, Vicente Roca Point), Fernandina (Espinoza Point), Santiago (Egas Port), Rábida and North Seymour. Best for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and penguins.
Shorter options: 5 days (C, Sunday to Thursday), 4 days (D, Thursday to Sunday) and 6 days (E, Thursday to Tuesday; F, Tuesday to Sunday).

See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below. Itineraries A and B combine into a 15-day cruise.

Is Aida Maria right for you?

Travelers on a mid-range budget: a comfortable, traditional yacht with all cabins air-conditioned.
Flexible travelers: six itineraries from 4 to 15 days.
Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more mid-range Galapagos cruises.
Similar yachts: Bonita is a good alternative if your dates are full.

What our travelers say

Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.

Frequently asked questions about Aida Maria

How many passengers does Aida Maria carry?

A maximum of 16 guests in 8 double cabins, with an experienced bilingual naturalist guide.

What are the cabins like on Aida Maria?

All 8 cabins have upper and lower beds, a private bathroom with hot water and air conditioning. Lower deck cabins have portholes; main and upper deck cabins have large windows.

Which itineraries does Aida Maria sail?

Two 8-day itineraries (A and B, Sunday to Sunday), a 5-day (C), a 4-day (D) and two 6-day options (E and F). A and B combine into a 15-day cruise.

How much does an Aida Maria cruise cost?

Rates vary by itinerary length and season. Contact us for current rates and last-minute deals.

Plan your Aida Maria cruise

As a local operator in Ecuador since 2006, we help you choose the right dates, cabin and itinerary, and can add flights, hotels in Quito or a tour in the Ecuadorian Amazon or Andes.

Before you travel, check the requirements to enter Galapagos and our Galapagos packing list.

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ITINERARY A - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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ITINERARY A – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (SUNDAY TO SUNDAY)
SUNDAY	AM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
MONDAY	AM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay. PM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco.
TUESDAY	AM. Bartolomé Island. PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
WEDNESDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
THURSDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
FRIDAY	AM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay. PM. Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown and Cormorant Point.
SATURDAY	AM. Española Island: Suárez Point. PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay.
SUNDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.

ITINERARY B - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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ITINERARY B – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (SUNDAY TO SUNDAY)
SUNDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport. PM. San Cristóbal Island: Interpretation Center and Frigatebird Hill (guests continuing on board).
MONDAY	AM. Santa Fe Island. PM. South Plaza Island.
TUESDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station and Puerto Ayora. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
WEDNESDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano. PM. Isabela Island: Wetlands.
THURSDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Moreno Point. PM. Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay.
FRIDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point. PM. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point (snorkeling).
SATURDAY	AM. Santiago Island: Egas Port (James Bay). PM. Rábida Island.
SUNDAY	AM. North Seymour Island. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

ITINERARY C - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

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ITINERARY C – 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS (SUNDAY TO THURSDAY)
SUNDAY	AM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
MONDAY	AM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay. PM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco.
TUESDAY	AM. Bartolomé Island. PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
WEDNESDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
THURSDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

ITINERARY D - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

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ITINERARY D – 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (THURSDAY TO SUNDAY)
THURSDAY	AM. Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
FRIDAY	AM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay. PM. Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown and Cormorant Point.
SATURDAY	AM. Española Island: Suárez Point. PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay.
SUNDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.

ITINERARY E - 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

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ITINERARY E – 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS (THURSDAY TO TUESDAY)
THURSDAY	AM. Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
FRIDAY	AM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay. PM. Floreana Island: Devil’s Crown and Cormorant Point.
SATURDAY	AM. Española Island: Suárez Point. PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay.
SUNDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island. PM. San Cristóbal Island: Interpretation Center and Frigatebird Hill (guests continuing on board).
MONDAY	AM. Santa Fe Island. PM. South Plaza Island.
TUESDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

ITINERARY F - 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

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ITINERARY F – 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS (TUESDAY TO SUNDAY)
TUESDAY	AM. Arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
WEDNESDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Sierra Negra Volcano. PM. Isabela Island: Wetlands.
THURSDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Moreno Point. PM. Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay.
FRIDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point. PM. Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point (snorkeling).
SATURDAY	AM. Santiago Island: Egas Port (James Bay). PM. Rábida Island.
SUNDAY	AM. North Seymour Island. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

Itineraries A and B combine into a 15-day cruise. Routes are indicative and may change due to weather or Galapagos National Park regulations.

Rates vary by itinerary length and season. Contact us for current rates and last-minute deals.

Prices include:

Accommodation in a double cabin
All meals during the cruise
Excursions on the islands
Bilingual naturalist guide (English and Spanish)

Prices do not include:

Flights to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$200.00
Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$20.00
Alcoholic drinks and sodas
Travel insurance
Tips

Important Notes:

♦ All prices per person in US dollars.
♦ Single Supplement not included.
♦ Ask for charter departures.

Aida Maria yacht in the Galapagos Islands

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