Highlights
- The most affordable liveaboard in Galapagos
- Fully refurbished in 2019 for added comfort
- Outstanding far reaching itineraries
- Reliable vessel, over a decade cruising
- Best balance between comfort & price
- Spacious interior & exterior social areas
Facilities Grading - 3
Superior accommodation, all standard facilities & amenities, plus spacious cabins & comfortable interior - exterior lounge areas. Cabins may feature bunk beds or lower beds with portholes or windows. Vessel type varies from yachts, sailboats, to catamarans
Services Grading - 3
Bilingual naturalist guide - knowledgeable in flora, fauna & wildlife, guidance level 2 or 3. Bathroom amenities & fresh towels with cleaning service every day. Daily briefings for future scheduled activities. Local &/or International cuisine catering to different diets, on board bar, & usually a crew of 6+ looking after guests needs & comfort.
Itineraries Grading - 3
Popular, well known visit points in the islands, programs usually feature 4 & 5 day itneraries, returning to main ports to collect or drop guests. Programs can be combined for extended itineraries, activities include snorkeling, trekking free time in isolated beaches, hiking volcanoes, observe unique galapagos wildlife among others.
Cabins of the Aqua Galapagos Yacht
During your stay on the Aqua Galapagos cruise, you’ll sleep within one of eight air-conditioned and cozy staterooms. Each is decorated with lovely bright colours, each featuring bountiful space for storage, charging ports for electronics, an ensuite private bathroom with all necessary toiletries and a hot shower. Accommodation is flexible, with double beds and even triple accommodation with twins and bunk-style arrangement. Beds fitted with quality linens and equipped for reading lights. The upper and main deck cabins feature large picture windows, while below deck have two sizable rectangular portholes style windows.
Living areas of the Aqua Galapagos Yacht
For getting the best views of the Galapagos Islands, head up to the upper deck solarium of the Aqua Galapagos cruise. This area is arranged with comfortable chaise outdoor furniture and showcasing a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view. Make sure to head up in the evening for a spectacular sunset, and again at night to participate in the rare opportunity to watch the stars in one of the most isolated places on the planet with a unique placement on the equator. Heading down to the main deck, the outdoor shaded lounge area is the perfect place for intimate conversation, feeling the sea breeze, and enjoying a nice glass of wine.
Heading inside for a respite from the sun, lounge in the large salon area of the Aqua Galapagos yacht, surrounded with large picture windows and fitted with cozy extended sofas. This area includes a large flat-screen television, small library, board games, and a bar stocked with premium liquors, fine wines, and local beers. Your naturalist or diving guide will provide a brief 15-minute presentation every evening on the following day’s activities and all things you need to bring. Three times daily, enjoy world-class meals prepared by the professional sous chef, always a delicious array of local and international cuisine for every guest to enjoy. For any dietary restrictions, the chef will surely work with you. Upon return from excursions, enjoy delicious snacks to keep your energy up for all the adventure.
Itineraries of the Aqua Galapagos Yacht
The Aqua Galapagos yacht is a mixed vessel, with itineraries focusing on either naturalist tours or diving tours. Naturalist tours, which make of the majority of Galapagos cruise tours, are composed of numerous daily hikes through breathtaking landscapes, visits to otherworldly wildlife settlements, trips to pristine beaches, and renowned snorkelling spots. Diving tours are catered to intermediate to advanced divers and are composed of multiple daily and night dives to bucket-list dive sites full of hammerhead and whale sharks, green sea turtles, and much much more. Speak with our expert travel team to discover which itinerary of the Aqua Galapagos yacht is right for you.
Itineraries & Rates 2023
Diving Northwest
1/2 Long Program
- Lower Bunks $4,595
- Main Double $4,795
- Upper Bunks $4,795
- Upper Double $4,795
Diving Northwest
2/2 Long Program
- Lower Bunks $4,595
- Main Double $4,795
- Upper Bunks $4,795
- Upper Double $4,795
Dates, Offers & Availability
2023 - 2024
Your options if plans change
We understand these are uncertain times and want to make sure you feel confident about your options if your plans change.
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Credit for Future Tours
If you’re uncertain about when you’ll be able to travel in the future, you can convert your existing payments to credit. This way you won’t lose any of your money to potential cancellation fees. We’ll keep your money safe, and you’ll be able to book your tour when you’re ready. You can read the full policy around Credit for Future Tours.
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Date Changes
This operator allows date changes to be made within their Credit for Future Tours policy.
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Cancellation
If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.
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181 Days
Up to 181 days before departure
Cruise is allowed te be cancelled in full. $300 is charged for administration fees -
180 Days
Up to 180 days before departure
You forfeit 15% of the tour cost -
90 Days
Up to 90 days before departure
You forfeit 20% of the tour cost -
30 Days
Up to 30 days before departure
You forfeit 100% of the tour cost
Read the full cancellation policy -
Credit for Future Travel
Convert your booking to credit for a future departure.Date Changes
This cruise will allow you to postpone your travel.Cancellation Policy
A clear layout of applicable policies to your reservation.10 Dates Found on our Database
LENGTH & DATE | ITINERARY, OFFER & PERKS | RATE | SPACES & CABIN | |
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8 days – 7 nights Tue / Dec 05 - 12, 2023
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,595 Lower Bunks
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Dec 12 - 19, 2023
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Diving Northwest
Discount
BRONZE DISCOUNT
PROMO RATE | GGT DISCOUNT
exclusive cruise discount
Lower Bunks $600 OFF |
$4595
$3,995 Lower Bunks
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5 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Dec 19 - 26, 2023
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Diving Northwest
Discounts
BRONZE DISCOUNT
PROMO RATE | GGT DISCOUNT
exclusive cruise discount
Lower Bunks $600 OFF
BRONZE DISCOUNT
PROMO RATE | GGT DISCOUNT
exclusive cruise discount
Main Double $570 OFF |
$4595
$3,995 Lower Bunks
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6 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Dec 26 - Jan 02 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discount
BRONZE DISCOUNT
PROMO RATE | GGT DISCOUNT
exclusive cruise discount
Lower Bunks $45 OFF |
$4595
$4,550 Lower Bunks
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Jan 02 - 09, 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,795 Lower Bunks
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12 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Jan 09 - 16, 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,795 Lower Bunks
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3 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Jan 16 - 23, 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,795 Lower Bunks
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7 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Jan 23 - 30, 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,795 Lower Bunks
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14 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Jan 30 - Feb 06 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,795 Lower Bunks
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12 spots left CHOOSE CABIN | |
8 days – 7 nights Tue / Feb 06 - 13, 2024
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Diving Northwest
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,795 Lower Bunks
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16 spots left CHOOSE CABIN |
Aqua Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS | |
Accommodation, use of onboard facilities | |
All meals, water, coffee & tea | |
All activities as listed | |
Certified bilingual guide, (dive master – diving program) | |
Snorkel equipment | |
Tanks and weights (diving program) | |
Galapagos Transfers / Transfer Out *conditions apply |
EXCLUSIONS | |
Park fee & TC card: $120 | |
Round flight (mainland-galapagos-mainland) | |
Alcoholic & soft drinks | |
Wetsuit rental, (Full dive equipment rental) | |
Personal expenses, tipping & travel insurance | |
Nitrox $150 (diving program), Hyperbaric chamber fee | |
Transfer In (airport-hotel) |
Aqua Features, Decks & Notices
Superior Cruising Services 1/4
Main Features
- Air conditioned cabins
- Private bathrooms
- Certified naturalist guide
- Snorkel equipment included
- Best value diving and naturalist cruise
- Ideal boat for divers
Children Policies 2/4
Minors aboard Cruise
- Minimum Age: All ages allowed
- Eligible Age: Under 12 years
- Eligible Discount: 20%
- Restriction: Travel with 2 full paying adults
Rental, Purchase & Pay 3/4
Expenses Aboard
- On board payments for bar, cash only
- Full body Wetsuit (7mm): 8D $64 – 5D $40 – 4D $32
- Complete set of Scuba gear: $250
- Nitrox fills: $150
- 15L Tank upgrade (standard tanks on board 12L only): $75
- DIN/Yoke Adaptor (limited availability): $25
- Tipping (optional but expected) cash only
Cruise Information 4/4
Notices & Cruise Details
- Valid through feb-27-19 to dec-31-20
- Single supplement (Naturalist): 50%
- Single supplement (Diving): 90%
- Peak season surcharge:
4D $200 – 5D $300 – 8D $600 - Inquire for lower/last minute rates
Itineraries, inclusions & exclusions are subject to change by the Galapagos National Park, or vessel/s management.
Aqua General Details
Lower Bunks
Lower DeckCabin Information
Lower Bunks
3 cabins with a double size lower bed and single upper bed (double or triple use). Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet and washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.- Cabin Numbers:1,2,3
- Size:32.81 ft / 10 mt
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Low dbl, upper sgl bunk
- Bunkbeds:Yes
- Double:Yes
- Triple:Yes
- Sharing:Allowed
Main Double
Main DeckCabin Information
Main Double
A cabin with a double-sized bed. Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet and washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels. This is not the photo of the main deck double cabin, the actual image will be updated soon.- Cabin Numbers:4
- Size:32.81 ft / 10 mt
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Double bed
- Double:Yes
Upper Bunks
Upper DeckCabin Information
Upper Bunks
4 cabins with a single lower and a single upper bed. Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet, washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.- Cabin Numbers:5,6,7,8
- Size:32.81 ft / 10 mt
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:2 singles bunk
- Bunkbeds:Yes
- Sharing:Allowed
Upper Double
Upper DeckCabin Information
Upper Double
1 double matrimonial bed. Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet, washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.- Cabin Numbers:9
- Size:32.81 ft / 10 mt
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Double bed
- Double:Yes
Cabin Specifications
- Cabins:9 staterooms
- Single:-
- Bunkbeds:Yes
- Twin/double:Yes
- Convertible:-
- Triple:Yes
- Interconnected:-
- Suite:-
- Bedding:Low dbl, upper sgl bunk,Double bed,2 singles bunk
- Sharing:Yes
Cruise Technical Specifications
- Vessel type:Motor yacht
- Year built:1998
- Length:26 m / 85 ft
- Beam:5.5 m / 18,44 ft
- Max speed:9 knots
- Crew:8 + 2 guides
- Capacity:16 guests
- Engine:2 x 250 H Caterpillar
- Decks:4 decks
- Balconies:-
Cruise Safety & Navigation
- ABC Fire Extinguishers
- ACR radio
- All required navigation equipment
- Depth sounders
- FURUNO Radar
- GPS
- Lifeguard vest
- VHF - DSS radio
Cruise Facilities
- Air conditioned Cabins
- Best value
- Cabin Large Windows
- Convertible Beds
- Free alcoholic drinks
- Great Itineraries
- Green Policies
- Hairdryer
- Interconnected Cabins
- Jacuzzi
- Kayaks
- Library
- Liveaboard Diving Cruise
- Multimedia Entertainment System
- Private Balcony
- Refurbish
- Reliable & Affordable
- Room Service
- Satellital Phone
- Single Cabin
- Snorkeling equipment
- Spa
- Spacious Social Areas
- Suite Cabins
- Wetsuit
- WiFi
Cruise Surcharges
Children Aboard Cruise
- Minimum age:N/A
- Eligible age:N/A
- Eligible disount:N/A
- Restriction:N/A
Expenses Aboard
- Bar:Cash & credit card accepted
- Tipping:Guide: $8/$10 - Crew: $12/$15 per day
- Wetsuit rental:Listed below with gear set
- Souvenirs:N/A
- Internet:N/A
Cruise Notices
- Advanced open water (or equivalent) certificate, and a minimum of 50 immersions required to join any diving liveaboard
- Complete set of Scuba gear (BCD, Regulator, 7mm Wetsuit, Fins, Mask, Snorkel, Boots, Hood, Gloves) USD 250 pp
- Diving insurance required to join any diving liveaboard
- Nitrox (USD 150 pp)
- Single supplement 50%