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7-night West Galapagos Cruise - Puerto Ayora to Isla Baltra
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Puerto Ayora to Isla Baltra
Aqua Expeditions
/ Aqua Mare
November 8, 2024
1448304
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- One (1) Complimentary Private Dinner with Champagne
Overview
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Cruise Itinerary
Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Give us a call or email us. Let us personalize your experience!
Puerto Ayora is located on the southern end of Isla Santa Cruz. Puerto Ayora is a charming port town where sea, sun, seabirds and sailboats coexist. On the town's outskirts are the headquarters to the world-renowned Charles Darwin Research Station. Many travelers just pass through on the way to see Lonesome George (a 150-year old tortoise; the last of his species) at Darwin Station. Puerto Ayora is a lively seaside town offering international cuisine, oceanfront hotels, outdoor bars, scuba diving schools and an avenue of boutiques with everything from tie-dyed sarongs to Panama hats. Relish the Islands' crescent slices of sand, spectacular diving, mountain top vistas, and tropical climate. Visit select islands and choose from an array of outdoor activities, such as kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, horseback riding and mountain biking. Puerto Ayora provides the most convenient base for island hopping. Three boats, the Delphin, Esmeraldas III and Santa Fe, offer day trips to Florena, Bartoleme, North Seymore and Plazas.
The Charles Darwin Station offers insight into ongoing research and conservation in the Galapagos.
Named not after the bird but a US ship, there is a wet landing onto a, literally, green beach - so coloured because it is made from olivine crystals (volcanic silicates of magnesium and iron). Pencil sea urchins may be found on the beach. A short walk inland and the trail comes to a brackish lagoon. This is home to one of the biggest populations of flamingos in the archipelago, these pink residents spend about 7 hours a day or more eating, and so take some binoculars to watch the ballet of necks as they gracefully move back and fourth, scouring the floor of the lagoon for little shrimp. Take your binoculars to enjoy the show up close. Also present are pintail ducks and stilts. The trail crosses a narrow neck of land and comes to a white beach on the eastern side of the island. Ghost crabs inhabit the beach, and rays and turtles can be seen in the sea. Sea turtles nest at Punta Cormorant (December to May) on the white sand beach, just a short walk away from the olive coloured beach where you land.
The Post Office Box on Post Office Bay was used in old days by whalers and others to stay in touch with their loved ones at home. Leaving the letters behind in the wooden barrel, other sailors returning home took it with them. Today tourists take the tradition over and leave post cards behind to be picked up later by others. A large lava tube is located behind the barrel. Visitors can enter the lava tunnels by stairs. The coastal vegetation is a dry tropical forest with low growing trees and shrubs. Frigate birds become frenzied when fisherman or cooks clean fish and throw away the scraps. Watch them playfully throw up the pieces and have aerial acrobatic frigates snatch them from the air. When free meals are not available frigates harass other sea birds in the air to drop their catch. Rays are seen around boats floating close to the water surface. The beautiful sunsets on the equator are fast and should not be missed.
Punta Espinoza is the visitor site on Isla Ferdinandina and is situated at the northeast coast of the island. The biggest colony of marine iguanas is situated here. Hundreds of them sunbathe on the rocks. Besides the iguanas, the island is home to flightless cormorants, Galápagos penguins and sea lions. Mangroves and cacti dominate the vegetation. There are also extraordinary lava formations.
On the island of Isabela is Caleta Tagus, a trail that surrounds a salt-lake crater. This beautiful region is also known as the "land of marine iguanas."
Santiago's Puerto Egas is the perfect place to explore dark, sandy beaches and spot birds and marine iguanas.
Known for its striking dark-red color, this island is home to a picturesque saltwater lagoon where white-tailed pintail ducks and flamingos congregate.
Only accessible by a dinghy, the beautiful and tranquil bay of Black Turtle Cove is a protected national park. Black-tip and white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and even sting rays raise their young around the mangroves. Travelers can take a day trip to discover this untouched Galapagos Island.
Located off the northern tip of Baltra, this island is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos, as well as blue-footed boobies and playful sea lions.
A channel island between the the islands of Baltra and Seymour, Isla Mosquera is a very flat stretch of white sand with tide pools and rocks. Underwater marine activity is ideal for snorkelers. Adventurers can observe the habitat of Brown Pelicans, Boobies, and playful sea lions.
Consisting of two islands, Daphne Major and Daphne Minor, the Isla Daphne is part of the Galapagos Islands. Due to much erosion, Daphne Minor is the smaller of the two islands, though Daphne Major is not easily accessible either, with no more than twelve people allowed on the island at a time. Devoid of trees, the Isla also has a tuff crater, and is a major spot for scientific research due to its rich population of birds, particularly the Darwin finches.
Today Baltra is the most important airport of Galápagos and a small navy base for Ecuador. Baltra has suffered most from human settling and does not have any visitor sites. Many cruises start from the its harbour and already there pelicans and noddies will welcome you. To the north lies Mosquera, a small sandy bank with a large colony of sea lions. Go swimming and snorkeling on the beach.
Stateroom
& Price
Aqua Expedition's Galapagos yacht cruises are priced based on per person, double occupancy. Not Included: All air tickets, visas, private transfers, spirits, premium wines, boutique purchases, guide and crew gratuities.
Single supplement: 75% in addition of adult rate on all departures, 100% in addition of adult rate on Christmas and New Year departures.
Child between 5-11 years old will receive 15% discount. A 3rd or 4th adult/child sharing the same cabin (Owners Suite or Category 4), will be charged $1000 per person, per night.
All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. All times indicated are approximate, and are also subject to change.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
Main Deck Owner's Suite on Main Deck Cat I
Size: 80 sq mt. Owner’s Suite aboard the Aqua Mare is a luxurious sanctuary to retreat into while exploring the beautiful Galapagos Archipelago.- Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
- Large closets with electronic safe
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Full walnut veneer wood paneling
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Main Deck Suite on Main Deck Cat II
Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.- Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
- Large closets with electronic safe
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Full walnut veneer wood paneling
- Large windows to allow plenty of natural light
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Lower Deck Suite on Lower Deck Cat III
Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.- Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
- Large closets with electronic safe
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Full walnut veneer wood paneling
- Large windows to allow plenty of natural light
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Lower Deck Suite on Lower Deck Cat IV
Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.- Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
- Large closets with electronic safe
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Full walnut veneer wood paneling
- Large windows to allow plenty of natural light
PRICE call for pricing
Upper Deck Suite on Upper Deck Cat V
Size: 16 sq mt. to 80 sq mt. Each suite can accommodate two guests.- Ensuite bathrooms fitted with Italian marble, spacious walk-in shower plus rainshower, and equipped with natural organic hair and bath amenities
- Large closets with electronic safe
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- Full walnut veneer wood paneling
- Large windows to allow plenty of natural light
PRICE call for pricing
Cruise
Inclusions
- 7-night cruise
- All meals while on board
- House wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
- All excursions, Galapagos Park entrance fee and INGALA transit card
- Group transfers to/from yacht on recommended flights
- Use of snorkeling equipment, wet suits, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
- Laundry
- Internet
About the Ship
As the first true superyacht in the Galapagos Islands, the 50m Aqua Mare takes an iconic once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the next level. With her expansive size and world-class pedigree, she boasts 30 percent more indoor volume than most yachts her size, making her the perfect respite after active days exploring the remote wildlife and dynamic nature of the Archipelago.
Deck Plan
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About
Aqua Expeditions
Aqua Expeditions launched the first luxury boutique expedition vessel offering quintessential Amazon River cruises from Iquitos, Peru. Today it operates itineraries on the Amazon, Mekong River, and in the Indonesian archipelago. Be transported to where few have yet ventured.
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