Tourist Class cruise M/Y Aida Maria
The 16-passenger yacht Aida Maria offers a great combination of modest comfort and style for touring the Galapagos. Each of the eight double cabins has a private bathroom with hot showers, air conditioning and a large outdoor deck to enjoy sunny Galapagos days. M/Y Aida Maria began operations in the Galapagos in 1997 and offers cruises around the islands both as a charter yacht and for individual travelers.
Its design is based on efficiency and comfort, with common areas and 8 cabins that provide optimal comfort for your experience exploring the Galapagos. The Aida Maria is one of the few yachts entirely handcrafted in the Galapagos Islands from local timber. She is one of the most traditional and classic boats in the Galapagos, the owners have been running tours in the Galapagos since the 1960’s, but the family has roots in the Galapagos since the late 1930’s.
Information about the ship
- Year of construction: 1996
- Type: Tourist Class Motor Yacht
- Length: 21 meters / 68.9 feet
- Beam: 5 meters / 16.4 feet
- Speed: 9 knots
- Engine: 2 Caterpillar Engines 125 PS each
- Electricity: 110 / 220 Volt
- Generators: 2 Electro Generators 110 V each
- Capacity: 20 passengers
- Social areas: Dining room, living room, sundeck and entertaiment center
- Navigation equipment: Radar, Echosounder, GPS,and all marine electronics
- Safety equipment: 2 inflatable boats for 16 passengers, smoke detector and fire extinguisher, life jackets
- Cabins: 8 double cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning
- Crew: 6 crew members + 1 Bilingual guides
Itineraries
Sunday to Sunday - Route A: 8 Days (2 times per month)
- Day 1: Arrival to Baltra Airport, transfer to the boat – Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach
- Day 2: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay – Prince Philip´s Steps (El Barranco)
- Day 3: Bartolomé Island – Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
- Day 4: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove – Santiago Island: Dragon Hill
- Day 5: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station – Highlands
- Day 6: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout – Cormorant Point or Devils Crown
- Day 7: Española Island: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay, Osborn Island
- Day 8: San Cristobal Island: Lobos Islet – Transfer to airport
Sunday to Sunday - Route B: 8 Days
- Day 1: San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the boat – San Cristobal Island: Interpretation Center
- Day 2: Santa Fe Island – South Plaza Island
- Day 3: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station – Highlands
- Day 4: Isabela Island: Sierra Negra – Wetlands
- Day 5: Isabela Island: Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay
- Day 6: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point
- Day 7: Santiago Island: Egas Port – Rabida Island
- Day 8: North Seymour Island – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly, but are subject to change due to weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns or instructions from the Galapagos National Park.
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Cancellation conditions
- All cancellations must be done in written form.
- If a cancellation is received more than 90 days prior to tour departure date a penalty of 100 USD will be retained as cancellation fee.
- If a cancellation is received between 90 days and 60 days prior to tour departure date, 25% of the total price will be forfeited.
- If a cancellation is received between 60 days and 31 days prior to tour departure date, 50% of the total price will be forfeited.
- In the case of a cancellation received less than 31 days prior to the boat departure the full amount will be retained.
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