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The Aida Maria accommodates 16 passengers and is air conditioned throughout. The Aida Maria was built in Ecuador, custom designed for Galapagos island cruising, all interiors are nicely decorated. Accommodations are air-conditioned, all outside cabins with twin upper / lower beds. All rooms have private bathroom with shower and generous hot and cold water supplies. The Aida Maria offers a spacious sun deck, interior buffet area, 2 separate social areas with a well equipped bar, TV & VCR, stereo & library. Snorkeling gear available on board.

 

 

Accommodation

Accommodations

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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.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

1992 built in Galápagos. Custom motor Yacht, completely wooden construction.

Length: 22 m (70 feet)

Beam: 6.6m (22 feet)

Speed: 10 Knots

Propulsion: 2 Cummin engines (new Oct. 98) , 300 HP each

Equipment: 2 generators for 110 and 220 V (plug socket 110 V), VHF and SSB marine radios, radar, depth sounder, G.P.S. 2 tenders (dinghies) with outboard motors, life-jackets.
Safety equipment that fulfill the highest standards, complying with international Coast Guard regulations.

Capacity: 16 passengers

Guest Accommodations: 8 double cabins each with toilet and shower. All cabins with air conditioning and fan

Crew: Captain, multilingual naturalist guide, first mate, mechanic, 2 sailors, cook and auxiliary cook

Itineraries

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Itinerary A
DAYPLAN
Sunday Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Is: Bachas Beach
Monday Genovesa Is: Darwin Bay
The Barranco
Tuesday Bartholome Island
Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay
Wednesday Daphne Island
Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove – Dragon Hill
Thursday Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
Highlands
Friday Floreana Is: Post office Bay – Baroness Lookout
Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown
Saturday Española Is: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay
Gardner & Osborn Islets
Sunday San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock - Interpretation Center
San Cristobal Airport

 

Itinerary B
DAYPLAN
Sunday San Cristobal Airport
Lobos Islet
Monday Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
Tuesday Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
Highlands
Wednesday Isabela Is: Wetlands – Wall of Tears
Tortoise Breeding Center
Thursday Isabela Is: Moreno Point
Elizabeth Bay
Friday Isabela Is: Tagus Cove
Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point – Vicente Roca Point
Saturday Santiago Is: Egas Port
Rabida Island
Sunday North Seymour Island
Baltra Airport

 

Itinerary C
DAYPLAN
Sunday Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Is: Bachas Beach
Monday Genovesa Is: Darwin Bay
The Barranco
Tuesday Bartholome Island
Santiago Is: Sullivan Bay
Wednesday Daphne Island
Santa Cruz Is: Black Turtle Cove – Dragon Hill
Thursday Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
Baltra Airport

 

Itinerary D  
DAYPLAN
Thursday Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Is: Highlands
Friday Floreana Is: Post office Bay – Baroness Lookout
Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown
Saturday Española Is: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay
Gardner & Osborn Islets
Sunday San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock - Interpretation Center
San Cristobal Airport

 

Itinerary E 
DAYPLAN
Thursday Baltra Airport
Santa Cruz Is: Highlands
Friday Floreana Is: Post office Bay – Baroness Lookout
Cormorant Point – Devil’s Crown
Saturday Española Is: Suarez Point – Gardner Bay
Gardner & Osborn Islets
Sunday San Cristobal Is: Kicker Rock - Interpretation Center
San Cristobal Airport
Monday Santa Fe Island
South Plazas Island
Tuesday Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
Baltra Airpot

 

Itinerary F
DAYPLAN
Tuesday Santa Cruz Is: Charles Darwin Station
Highlands
Wednesday Isabela Is: Wetlands – Wall of Tears
Tortoise Breeding Center
Thursday Isabela Is: Moreno Point
Elizabeth Bay
Friday Isabela Is: Tagus Cove
Fernandina Is: Espinoza Point – Vicente Roca Point
Saturday Santiago Is: Egas Port
Rabida Island
Sunday North Seymour Island
Baltra Airport