AIDA MARIA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the Galapagos Islands and to the Aida Maria Yacht, the best yacht of their category cruising the Galapagos archipelago. We invite you to enjoy a great cruise in our comfortable cabins, spacious social areas and exciting itineraries.TheAida Maria is a small yet comfortable yacht, accommodating 16 passengers in 8 double cabins, each with their own private bathroom. The Aida Maria makes up for this at its more economical price, while retaining the comfort and quality you would expect of a cruise in the Galapagos. You're bound to enjoy your stay on this diminutive yacht, owned and operated by a family associated with the Galapagos Islands since the 1930s and running tours there since the 1960s.
Her design is based on efficiency and comfort with spacious social areas with 8 cabins, 2 on the main deck, 2 on the upper deck and 2 on the solarium providing optimal comfort for your experience of exploring the Galapagos Islands. She carries 16 guests in double cabins with private bathroom, A/C and hot water and water desalinator.
TECHNICAL AND SAFETY FEATURES
- Class: Superior Tourist
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Crew members: 7
- Speed: 9 knts
- Energy: 110V
- Build year: 1996
- Last remake: 2019
- Length: 19.53 mts
- Beam: 5.36 mts
GALLERY
DECK PLANS
ITINERARIES:
ITINERARY A - 8 DAYS
SUNDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach / Carrion Point (HK/SN)
MONDAY
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Genovesa: El Barranco/Prince Philip's Steps (HK/SN/PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
PM: Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill (HK)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Floreana: Post office Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Floreana: Cormorant Point (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Gardner Bay (HK/SN/PR)
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Lobos Island (HK)
San Cristobal: Transfer to the Airport
LEGEND
HK: HIKING
SN: SNORKELING
PR: PANGA RIDE

ITINERARY A1 - 5 DAYS
SUNDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach / Carrion Point (HK)
MONDAY
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Genovesa: El Barranco/Prince Philip's Steps (HK/SN/PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Bartolome (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Black Turtle Cove (HK)
PM: Santa Cruz: Dragon Hill / Black Turtle Cove (HK)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
LEGEND
HK: HIKING
SN: SNORKELING
PR: PANGA RIDE

ITINERARY A2 - 4 DAYS
THURSDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Floreana: Post office Bay (HK/SN)
PM: Floreana: Cormorant Point (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Gardner Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Lobos Island (HK)
San Cristobal: Transfer to the Airport
LEGEND
HK: HIKING
SN: SNORKELING
PR: PANGA RIDE

ITINERARY B - 8 DAYS
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center / Tijeretas hill (HK)
MONDAY
AM: Santa Fe (HK/SN/PR)
PM: South Plazas (HK)
TUESDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Sierra negra Volcano (HK)
PM: Isabela: Wet Lands - Wall of Tears (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK/SN)
PM: Fernandina: Vicente Roca Point (HK/PR/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
PM: Rabida (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: North Seymour (HK)
Baltra Airport: Transfer to the Airport
LEGEND
HK: HIKING
SN: SNORKELING
PR: PANGA RIDE

ITINERARY B1 - 6 DAYS
TUESDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Sierra negra Volcano (HK)
PM: Isabela: Wet Lands - Wall of Tears (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK/SN)
PM: Fernandina: Vicente Roca Point (HK/PR/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Santiago: Egas Port (HK/SN)
PM: Rabida (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: North Seymour (HK)
Baltra Airport: Transfer to the Airport
LEGEND
HK: HIKING
SN: SNORKELING
PR: PANGA RIDE

ITINERARY AB - 6 DAYS
THURSDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Floreana: Post Office (HK /SN )
PM: Floreana: Cormorant Point (HK/SN)
SATURDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Gardner Bay (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Lobos Island (HK/SN/PR)
PM: San Cristobal: Tijeretas / Interpretation Center (HK)
MONDAY
AM: South Plazas (HK)
PM: Santa Fe (HK/SN/PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
Baltra Airport: Transfer to the Airport
LEGEND
HK: HIKING
SN: SNORKELING
PR: PANGA RIDE
Spacious
Social Areas
The social areas have ample spaces to spend time and relax, whether enjoying a glass of good wine.
AIDA MARIA YACHT LAST MINUTE DEALS
AVAILABLE DEPARTURES
DATE | DURATION | PRICE |
---|---|---|
AUGUST 10 - 17 |
Itinerary B
8 Days 7 Nights (Sun- Sun) Available / Super Promo |
$2050
$3750 *SAVE-$1700* |
AUGUST 12 - 17 |
Itinerary B1
6 Days 5 Nights (Tue- Sun) Available Super promo |
$1630
$3150 *SAVE $1520* |
AUGUST 24 - 31 |
Itinerary B
8 Days 7 Nights (Sun- Sun) Available Super promo |
$2150
$3750 *SAVE-$1600* |
AUGUST 26 - 31 |
Itinerary B1 6 Days 5 Nights (Tue- Sun) Available Super promo |
$1630
$3150 *SAVE $1520* |
SEP 14 - 18 |
Itinerary A1
5 Days 4 Nights (Sun- Thu) |
$1450
$2750 *SAVE-$1300* |
SEP 14 - 21 |
Itinerary A
8 Days 7 Nights (Sun- Sun) |
$2300
$3750 *SAVE-$1450* |
SEP 18 - 21 |
Itinerary A2
4 Days 3 Nights (Thu- Sun) |
$1100
$2450 *SAVE-$1350* |