Aida Maria Yacht

General Description

The Aida Maria is a classic yacht offering comfortable and economical tours in the Galapagos Islands. With eight double cabins featuring private bathrooms, hot showers, and air conditioning, guests can enjoy the ample external decks while exploring the islands. The yacht, handcrafted entirely from local timber wood, exudes tradition and elegance. Departure dates for 15, 8, and 5-day cruises are available on Sundays and Thursdays. Owned by a family with roots in the Galapagos since the 1930s, the Aida Maria promises a classic Galapagos experience with experienced crew, excellent service, and great food. With cabins spread across three decks, all offering the same amenities, guests can choose their preferred location based on availability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

• Construction: 1996, Galapagos Islands.
• Motor: 2 John Deere (175 HP).
• Generator: 2 x yanmar 110 V.
• Electricity: 110 V / 220 V
• Air – aconditioned: All the cabins and indoor areas
• Navigation: Radar, Echosounder, GPS,and all marine electronics
• Length: 70 Feet.
• Speed: 9 Knots.
• Capacity: 16Passengers.
• Acomodation: 8 double cabins (upper and lower beds)with private facilities.
• Social areas: Dining room, living room, sundeck and entertaiment center.
• Crew: 8 + 1 bilingual Naturalist Guide.

Itineraries

Itinerary 15 DAYS Sunday to Sunday A + B

• Sunday:
  • AM: Baltra
  • PM: Bachas
• Monday:
  • AM: Genovesa
    • Darwin Bay
  • PM: The Barranco
• Tuesday:
  • AM: Bartolome
  • PM: Sullivan Bay
• Wednesday:
  • AM: Black Turtle Cove
  • PM: Cerro Dragón
• Thursday:
  • AM: Santa Cruz
    • Charles Darwin Station
  • PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Friday:
  • AM: Floreana
    • Post Office bay
  • PM: Punta Cormoran / Devil´s Crown
• Saturday:
  • AM: Española
    • Punta Suarez
  • PM: Bahia Gardner
• Sunday:
  • AM: San Cristobal
    • Isla Lobos
  • PM: Centro de interpretacion
• Monday:
  • AM: Santa Fe
  • PM: Plazas
• Tuesday:
  • AM: Santa Cruz
    • Charles Darwin Station
  • PM: Highlands Santa Cruz
• Wednesday:
  • AM: Isabela
    • Volcan Sierra Negra
  • PM: Humedales
• Thursday:
  • AM: Isabela
    • Punta Moreno
  • PM: Bahía Elizabeth
• Friday:
  • AM: Isabela
    • Punta Espinoza Fernandina.
  • PM: Punta Vicente Roca.
• Saturday:
  • AM: Santiago
    • Puerto Egas
  • PM: Rabida
• Sunday:
  • AM: North Seymour
  • AM: Baltra

Itinerary A (C + D) 8 DAYS Sunday to Sunday / 2 TIMES PER MONTH

• Sunday:
  • AM: Baltra
  • PM: Bachas
• Monday:
  • AM: Genovesa
    • Darwin Bay
  • PM: The Barranco
• Tuesday:
  • AM: Bartolomé
  • PM: Sullivan Bay
• Wednesday:
  • AM: Black Turtle Cove
  • PM: Cerro Dragón
• Thursday:
  • AM: Santa Cruz
    • Charles Darwin Station
  • PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Friday:
  • AM: Floreana
    • Post Office bay
  • PM: Punta Cormoran | Devil´s Crown
• Saturday:
  • AM: Española
    • Punta Suarez
  • PM: Bahia Gardner
• Sunday:
  • AM: San Cristobal
    • Isla Lobos
  • AM: San Cristobal Airport

Itinerary B ONLY 8 DAYS Sunday to Sunday / 2 TIMES PER MONTH

• Sunday:
  • San Cristobal
    • AM: San Cristobal Airport
    • PM: Centro de interpretacion
• Monday:
  • AM: Santa Fe
  • PM: Plazas
• Tuesday:
  • Santa Cruz
    • AM: Charles Darwin Station
    • PM: Highlands Santa Cruz
• Wednesday:
  • Isabela
    • AM: Volcan Sierra Negra
    • PM: Humedales
• Thursday:
  • Isabela
    • AM: Punta Moreno
    • PM: Bahía Elizabeth
• Friday:
  • AM: Punta Espinoza Fernandina
  • PM: Punta Vicente Roca
• Saturday:
  • Santiago
    • AM: Puerto Egas
    • PM: Rabida
• Sunday:
  • AM: Seymour Norte
  • AM: Baltra

Itinerary C: 5 DAYS Sunday to Thursday, ONLY 2 SundayS PER MONTH

• Sunday:
  • AM: Baltra
  • PM: Bachas
• Monday:
  • Genovesa
    • AM: Darwin Bay
    • PM: The Barranco
• Tuesday:
  • AM: Bartolome
  • PM: Sullivan Bay
• Wednesday:
  • AM: Black Turtle Cove
  • PM: Cerro Dragón
• Thursday:
  • Santa Cruz
    • AM: Charles Darwin Station
    • AM: Baltra

Itinerary D: 4 DAYS Thursday to Sunday, ONLY 2 ThursdayS PER MONTH

• Thursday:
  • AM: Baltra
  • PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Friday:
  • Floreana
    • AM: Post Office Bay
    • PM: Punta Cormoran | Devil´s Crown
• Saturday:
  • Española
    • AM: Punta Suarez
    • PM: Bahia Gardner
• Sunday:
  • San Cristóbal
    • AM: Isla Lobos
    • AM: San Cristobal Airport

Itinerary E: 6 DAYS Thursday to Tuesday

• Thursday:
  • AM: Baltra
  • PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Friday:
  • Floreana
    • AM: Post Office Bay
    • PM: Punta Cormorant | Devil’s Crown
• Saturday:
  • Española
    • AM: Punta Suarez
    • PM: Bahia Gardner
• Sunday:
  • San Cristobal
    • AM: Isla Lobos
    • PM: Centro Interpretacion
• Monday:
  • AM: Santa Fe
  • PM: Plazas
• Tuesday:
  • Santa Cruz
    • AM: Charles Darwin Station
    • AM: Baltra

Itinerary F: 6 DAYS Tuesday to Sunday

• Tuesday:
  • AM: Baltra
  • PM: Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Wednesday:
  • Isabela
    • AM: Volcan Sierra Negra
    • PM: Humedales
• Thursday:
  • Isabela
    • AM: Punta Moreno
    • PM: Bahía Elizabeth
• Friday:
  • AM: Punta Espinoza Fernandina
  • PM: Punta Vicente Roca
• Saturday:
  • Santiago
    • AM: Puerto Egas
    • PM: Rabida
• Sunday:
  • AM: Seymour Norte
  • PM: Baltra

Please note that itineraries are always subject to change without previous notice due to operational purposes, policies of the Galapagos National Park authorities, weather conditions, and for comfort of our passengers.