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Aqua Yacht, Galapagos Cruises, Diving Tours. Aqua offers one of the most important and interesting itinerary in Galapagos, visiting the faraway and rich spots for Diving and Snorkeling in the Galapagos.
Cruise Overview
The Aqua is particularly well suited for diving and snorkeling adventures, with itineraries reaching remote sites such as Wolf and Darwin Islands. Guests can also explore destinations including Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Santa Cruz, and Floreana while enjoying naturalist-guided excursions and excellent opportunities to experience Galapagos wildlife above and below the water.
Specification
Technical Specifications
| Type | Motor Yacht |
| Year | 1998 (Remodeled in 2015) |
| Category | Tourist Superior |
| Capacity | 16 passengers (license granted by the Galápagos National Park) |
| Operation | The boat operates with a maximum of 16 divers or 16 naturalist passengers |
| Crew | 10 members, including 1 Instructor Guide and 1 Dive Master Guide. For naturalist cruises, a bilingual naturalist guide is provided. |
| Length | 25 m |
| Beam | 5.5 m |
| Size | 25 m × 5.5 m |
| Weight | 133 gross tons |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Electricity | 110 V / 220 V |
| Engines | 2 × 250 HP Caterpillar engines & 2 × 55 kW Perkins generators |
Safety Support Features
| Life Raft | 1 × life raft for 25 passengers |
| Dinghies | 2 × 50 HP Yamaha dinghies |
| Communication | VHF radios, satellite phone and mobile phones |
| Navigation | 2 radars, depth sounder with alarm, searchlight and horn |
| Emergency Systems | Bilge pump alarm, oxygen and complete first aid kit |
| Fire Safety | Fire extinguishers throughout the vessel |
| Life Jackets | Available in cabins |
| Compliance | All equipment necessary for sailing in accordance with international Coast Guard regulations, including navigation, communication, rescue and first aid equipment |
Itinerary
Itinerary “A” – 8 Days
| Tuesday | AM: Liveaboard diving cruise starts at Baltra Airport (GPS) PM: Baltra North East – Check Out Dive |
| Wednesday | AM: Bartolome – 1 Dive PM: Cousin’s Rock – 2 Dives |
| Thursday | AM: Wolf – 2 Dives PM: Wolf – 2 Dives |
| Friday | AM: Darwin – 2 Dives PM: Darwin – 2 Dives |
| Saturday | AM: Wolf – 2 Dives PM: Wolf – 1 Dive |
| Sunday | AM: Vicente Roca Point – 1 Dive PM: Cape Douglas – 1 Dive |
| Monday | AM: Roca Blanca – 1 Dive / Pinzon – 1 Dive PM: Late afternoon arrival at Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, at leisure |
| Tuesday | AM: Santa Cruz Highlands – Giant Tortoises visit PM: Tour ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary “B” – 8 Days
| Tuesday | AM: Cruise starts at Baltra Airport (GPS) PM: North Seymour |
| Wednesday | AM: South Plaza PM: Santa Fe |
| Thursday | AM: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz PM: Devil’s Crown & Cormorant Point, Floreana |
| Friday | AM: Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz PM: Chinese Hat |
| Saturday | AM: Cowley, Isabela PM: Albany Islet & Buccaneer Cove, Santiago |
| Sunday | AM: Egas Port, Santiago PM: Sullivan Bay, Santiago |
| Monday | AM: Rábida PM: Bartolome |
| Tuesday | AM: Mosquera Islet PM: Tour ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary “B5” – 5 Days
| Friday | AM: Cruise starts at Baltra Airport (GPS) PM: Chinese Hat |
| Saturday | AM: Cowley, Isabela PM: Albany Islet & Buccaneer Cove, Santiago |
| Sunday | AM: Egas Port, Santiago PM: Sullivan Bay, Santiago |
| Monday | AM: Rábida PM: Bartolome |
| Tuesday | AM: Mosquera Islet PM: Tour ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport |
Itinerary “B4” – 4 Days
| Tuesday | AM: Cruise starts at Baltra Airport (GPS) PM: North Seymour |
| Wednesday | AM: South Plaza PM: Santa Fe |
| Thursday | AM: Charles Darwin Station, Santa Cruz PM: Devil’s Crown & Cormorant Point, Floreana |
| Friday | AM: Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz PM: Tour ends. Transfer to Baltra Airport |
What’s Included?
- Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapago
- Airport reception and assistance in Galapagos
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
- Cruise Service Officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks
- Soft drinks and juices
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
What is not included?
- Round trip to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
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