Aida Maria is a hand-built wooden yacht made in the Galápagos with local timber, run by a family that has guided visitors here since the 1960s. She is a straightforward, friendly choice for travelers who want to cruise the islands on a budget.
Cabins are compact but have air conditioning and private bathrooms, and itineraries range from 4 to 15 days.
This 4-day, 3-night itinerary starts on a Thursday and visits Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal.
| Day 1 · Thursday |
Santa Cruz
Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands |
|---|---|
| Day 2 · Friday |
Floreana
Post office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devils Crown |
| Day 3 · Saturday |
Española
Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet |
| Day 4 · Sunday |
San Cristobal
San Cristobal: Lobos Islet, Airport |
From: $1815 / person
| Day 1 · Sunday |
Santa Cruz
Baltra Airport; Bachas Beach |
|---|---|
| Day 2 · Monday |
Genovesa
Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay; El Barranco |
| Day 3 · Tuesday |
Bartolome · Santiago
Bartholomew Island, Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
| Day 4 · Wednesday |
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove, Dragon Hill |
| Day 5 · Thursday |
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin St./ Tortoise Breeding Center; Transfer to Baltra Airport |
From: $2285 / person
| Day 1 · Thursday |
Santa Cruz
Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands |
|---|---|
| Day 2 · Friday |
Floreana
Floreana: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown |
| Day 3 · Saturday |
Española
Española: Suarez Point, Gardner Bay, Gardner Islet & Osborn Islet |
| Day 4 · Sunday |
San Cristobal
San Cristobal: Lobos Island, Interpretation Center |
| Day 5 · Monday |
Santa Fe · South Plaza
Santa Fe, Plazas Island |
| Day 6 · Tuesday |
Charles Darwin Station, Baltra
Charles Darwin Station, Baltra |
From: $2750 / person
Explore · Understand · Protect
Every expedition supports the
Galápagos Cetacea Program
Scientific Research
Monitoring Cetaceans
Conservation Action
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