M/Y - AIDA MARIA

The sixteen passenger Aida Maria offers a great combination of comfort, style and economy for tours in the Galapagos. Each of the eight double cabins has a private bathroom with hot showers , air conditioning , an ample external deck to enjoy sunny Galapagos days. The M/Y Aida Maria started operating in the galapagos islands in 1997 offering cruises around the islands as a charter yacht as well as for individual travellers.
It's design is based in efficiency and comfort with social areas and 8 cabins providing optimum comfort for your experience exploring the galapagos. She takes 16 guests in double cabins with private facilities, A/C and hot water and desalinator having unlimited water.

Departure dates for 15 , 8 , 5 day cruises starting Sundays and Thursdays.
The Aida Maria is one of the very few yachts entirely hand made in the Galapagos islands completely from local farms timber wood ,this is one of the most traditional and classic boats in the Galapagos,the owners have been running tours in Galapagos since the 1960's but the family has its roots in Galapagos since the late 1930's.

For a classic experience of the Galapagos with one of the best boats with excellent service ,experienced captain,friendly crew and great food, the M/Y AIDA MARIA is your choice.

The M/Y AIDA MARIA has 8 very comfortable double cabins located on 3 decks , 4 on Main dech 2 on the upper deck and 2 on the sun deck,each cabin has upper and lower beds , private bathroom with hot showers , all cabins have the same price and are assigned on first come first serve basis,so if you want the upper deck cabins please be the first one to make your reservation and ask for availability ,however all cabins are the same size and have the same facilities.

THE YACHT

- Motor: 2 Caterpillar engines (125 HP)
- Category: Tourist Superior Class
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Navigation: Radar, Echosounder, GPS,and all marine electronics
- Length: 70 ft
- Speed: 9 knots
- Built: 1996, Galapagos Islands
- Electricity: 110 V / 220 V
- Social areas: Dining room, living room, sundeck and entertaiment center.
- Crew: 6 + 1 bilingual Naturalist Guide.
* Included

» Accommodation on board in double cabin occupancy.
» All meals on board according to the daily menu.
» Drinking water, coffe, tea.
» Visits to the islands with a licensed English speaking guide according to itinerary.
» Transfers at airports (Baltra bus ticke is not included)
* Not Included

» Galapagos islands entrance fee $100 US per person.
» Transit control card. (TCT $20 US per person).
» Flight Ticket from $520 USD
» Buses at Baltra airport ($5 US per way).
» Isabela island entrance fee.
» Snorkeling gear & wet suit.
» Tips and personal expenses.
» Alcoholic or extra drinks.
» Everything that is not specified in the program.