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AIDA MARIA

ECU-76 – GALAPAGOS CRUISES: Tourist Superior Class Yacht / 16 person

Aida Maria 9
OVERVIEW

The Aida Maria is one of the very few yachts entirely hand made in the Galapagos islands. Made completely from local farms timber wood, this is one of the most traditional and classic boats in the Galapagos. The owners have been running tours in Galapagos since the 1960’s but the family has its roots in Galapagos since the late 1930’s. For a classic experience of the Galapagos with one of the best boats with excellent service, experienced captain, friendly crew and great food, the M/ Aida Maria is your choice.

The M/Y Aida Maria has 8 very comfortable double cabins located on 3 decks, 4 on Main deck 2 on the upper deck and 2 on the sun deck, each cabin has upper and lower beds, private bathroom with hot showers, all cabins have the same price and are assigned on first come first serve basis, so if you want the upper deck cabins please be the first one to make your reservation and ask for availability, however all cabins are the same size and have the same facilities.

ITINERARIES

ITINERARY D: 4 DAYS THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, ONLY 2 THURSDAYS PER MONTH
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DAYVISITOR SITES
1 - ThursAM - Flight to Baltra AirportPM - Highlands of Santa Cruz
2 - FriAM - Post Office BayPM - Cormoran Point / Devil´s Crown
3 - SatAM - Suarez PointPM - Gardner Bay
4 - SunAM - Lobos IslandTour ends. Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

ITINERARY C: 5 DAYS SUNDAY TO THURSDAY,ONLY 2 SUNDAYS PER MONTH
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DAYVISITOR SITES
1 - SunAM - Baltra Island Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boatPM - Bachas
2 - MonAM - Darwin BayPM - The Barranco (Genovesa Island)
3 - TuesAM - Bartolome IslandPM - Sullivan Bay
4 - WedAM - Black Turtle CovePM - Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz)
5 - ThursAM - Charles Darwin Research StationTour Ends - Transfer to Baltra Airport

ITINERARY E: 6 DAYS THURSDAY TO TUESDAY
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DAYVISITOR SITES
1 - ThursAM - Baltra Island Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boatPM - Highlands of Santa Cruz
2 - FriAM - Post Office BayPM - Cormoran Point / Devil´s Crown
3 - SatAM - Suarez Point (Española Island)PM - Gardner Bay
4 - SunAM - Lobos IslandPM - Interpretation Center, Frigate bird Hill
5 - MonAM - Santa Fé IslandPM - Plaza Island
6 - TuesAM - Charles Darwin Research StationTour Ends - Transfer to Baltra Aiport

ITINERARY F: 6 DAYS TUESDAY TO SUNDAY
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DAYVISITOR SITES
1 - TuesAM - Baltra Island Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boatPM - Highlands Santa Cruz
2 - WedAM – Sierra Negra VulcanoPM - Humedales / The Wall of Tears
3 - ThursAM - Moreno Point (Isabela)PM - Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
4 - FriAM - Espinoza Point (Fernandina)PM - Vicente Roca Point (Fernandina)
5 - SatAM - Puerta EgasPM - Rábida Island
6 - SunAM - North SeymourTour Ends - Transfer to Baltra Aiport

ITINERARY A (C + D): 8 DAYS SUNDAY TO SUNDAY/ 2 TIMES PER MONTH
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DAYVISITOR SITES
1 - SunAM - Baltra Island Airport: Arrival and Transfer to the boatPM - Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island)
2 - MonAM - Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island)PM - The Barranco (Genovesa Island)
3 - TuesAM - Bartolome IslandPM - Sullivan Bay
4 - WedAM - Daphne Island / Black Turtle CovePM - Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island)
5 - ThursAM - Charles Darwin Research StationPM - Highlands of Santa Cruz Island
6 - FriAM - Post Office Bay / Baroness LookoutPM - Cormoran Point / Devil´s Crown
7 - SatAM - Suarez Point (Española Island)PM - Gardner Bay / Gardner Islet / Osborn Islet
8 - SunAM – Lobos IslandTour Ends - Transfer to San Cristobal Airport

ITINERARY B: 8 DAYS SUNDAY TO SUNDAY/ 2 TIMES PER MONTH
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DAYVISITOR SITES
1 - SunAM - San Cristobal AirportPM - Interpretation Center, Frigate bird Hill
2 - MonAM - Santa Fé IslandPM - South Plaza Island
3 - TuesAM - Charles Darwin Research StationPM - Highlands Santa Cruz
4 - WedAM – Sierra Negra VulcanoPM - Humedales, The Wall of Tears
5 - ThursAM - Moreno Point (Isabela Island)PM - Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
6 - FriAM - Espinoza Point (Fernandina Island)PM - Vicente Roca Point (Fernandina Island)
7 - SatAM – Egas PortPM - Rábida Island
8 - SunAM - North Seymour IslandTour Ends - Transfer to Baltra Airport
PRICING
Prices per person in USD / On request.

ENQUIRY


INCLUDED

  • All meals while onboard
  • Double/Twin cabin accommodation with private facilities
  • All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (itinerary subject to change) with English speaking guide
  • All transfers in Galapagos (airport-yacht-airport)
  • Snorkeling gear

NOT INCLUDED

  • Roundtrip flight to Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee (USD 200 pp, subject to change)
  • Transit Control Card (USD 20 pp, subject to change)
  • Alcoholic or extra soft drinks
  • Tips
  • Departure taxes
  • Travel insurance or other items of personal nature
GALLERY
Aida Maria - Boarding
Aida Maria - Dining
Aida Maria - Croisiere bar
Aida Maria - Cabin
Aida Maria – Helm
Aida Maria - excursion
INFO

AIDA MARIA YACHT – SPECIFICATIONS

CategoryTourist Class
Year Of Construction1996
Cabins8
Social AreasDining room, living room, sundeck and entertainment center
Length (m)20 m
Electric Power110 / 220 AC
Life Rafts2 inflatable life rafts –  12 passengers each
Speed (knots)9 knots
Crew8
Naturalist Guide(s)1

AIDA MARIA – DECKPLANS

Deck Plan – AIda Maria Yacht

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