Choose Your Itinerary
There is no better way to discover all the hidden treasures the Galapagos Islands have to offer than by navigating the archipelago aboard a small explorer yacht, following the epic journey of the HMS Beagle which took Charles Darwin to the enchanted islands in 1835. Today, Aqua Mare offers guests the opportunity to embark on the first true superyacht luxury experience in the Galapagos, with the choice of four five-star itineraries that sail across the east and west islands of the archipelago.
Each of the islands varies in age and geology, which means there will be key differences between the sites and landscapes you encounter in both itineraries. Given that the Nazca plate perpetually shifts east, the island formations situated farthest from the Galapagos hotspot are the oldest, such as San Cristobal and Española, which are approximately 4 million years old. You will notice that the older eastern islands are greener as they have had more time to develop a richer and deeper soil for forests and vegetation to thrive. The islands located on the west are younger, as is the case of Fernandina Island, created only less than one million years ago and still in formation. The presence of greater volcanic activity in this part of the archipelago makes for spectacular geological formations.
Aqua Mare’s naturalist scientist guides are highly trained in areas such as biology, geology, and conservation. With the most exclusive ratio of eight guests per guide, each day will be packed with personalized and rewarding experiences as you explore the lands and seas of the Galapagos National Park while hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, paddling, or riding in best-in-class private tenders, no matter the itinerary you choose.
Aqua Mare offers the option to combine the east and west seven-night itineraries into a 14-night immersive exploration of the Galapagos Islands for the ultimate lifetime adventure.
Witness the greatest spectacle of evolution and dynamic volcanic terrains
This remarkable expedition departs from Baltra Island and sails north to Genovesa, known for its vast diversity of bird species such as the largest colony of red-footed boobies; while a visit to Darwin Bay offers opportunities to snorkel with hammerhead sharks. Observe endemic giant Tortoises in their natural habitat and catch sight of waved albatrosses. The volcanic origin of the islands manifests across a diversity of landscapes from the natural beauty of Los Gemelos twin craters to the rare Pahoehoe lava flows of Sullivan Bay.
Select a departure dates
Aqua Mare
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
1 Jul - 8 Jul 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
15 Jul - 22 Jul 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
29 Jul - 5 Aug 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
12 Aug - 19 Aug 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
26 Aug - 2 Sep 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
9 Sep - 16 Sep 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
7 Oct - 14 Oct 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
21 Oct - 28 Oct 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
4 Nov - 11 Nov 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
18 Nov - 25 Nov 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
2 Dec - 9 Dec 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
16 Dec - 23 Dec 2022
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
30 Dec - 6 Jan 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
13 Jan - 20 Jan 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
27 Jan - 3 Feb 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
10 Feb - 17 Feb 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
10 Mar - 17 Mar 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
24 Mar - 31 Mar 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
7 Apr - 14 Apr 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
21 Apr - 28 Apr 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
5 May - 12 May 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
19 May - 26 May 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
2 Jun - 9 Jun 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
16 Jun - 23 Jun 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
30 Jun - 7 Jul 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
14 Jul - 21 Jul 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
28 Jul - 4 Aug 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
11 Aug - 18 Aug 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
25 Aug - 1 Sep 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
13 Oct - 20 Oct 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
27 Oct - 3 Nov 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
10 Nov - 17 Nov 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
24 Nov - 1 Dec 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
8 Dec - 15 Dec 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
22 Dec - 29 Dec 2023
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
5 Jan - 12 Jan 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
19 Jan - 26 Jan 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
2 Feb - 9 Feb 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
16 Feb - 23 Feb 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
1 Mar - 8 Mar 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
15 Mar - 22 Mar 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
29 Mar - 5 Apr 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
12 Apr - 19 Apr 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
26 Apr - 3 May 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
24 May - 31 May 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
7 Jun - 14 Jun 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
21 Jun - 28 Jun 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
5 Jul - 12 Jul 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
19 Jul - 26 Jul 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
2 Aug - 9 Aug 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
16 Aug - 23 Aug 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
30 Aug - 6 Sep 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
11 Oct - 18 Oct 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
25 Oct - 1 Nov 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
8 Nov - 15 Nov 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
22 Nov - 29 Nov 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
6 Dec - 13 Dec 2024
Baltra Island > Santa Cruz Island
20 Dec - 27 Dec 2024
From USD
$9,450
per adult
Immerse into a pristine ecosystem enriched with endemic life
Sailing from Puerto Ayora, this voyage takes you across some of the Archipelago’s most volcanically active islands for extraordinary explorations amid shield volcanoes and basalt lava flows. Observe colonies of marine iguanas and flightless cormorants at the rocky shores of Espinoza Point, swim with sea lions against the astonishing backdrop of a volcanic red sand beach at Rabida Island, witness the legendary mating dance of blue-footed boobies at North Seymour, and wonder at white-tipped reef sharks and sea turtles in the shallow waters of Black Turtle Cove.
Select a departure dates
Aqua Mare
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
24 Jun - 1 Jul 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
8 Jul - 15 Jul 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
22 Jul - 29 Jul 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
5 Aug - 12 Aug 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
19 Aug - 26 Aug 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
2 Sep - 9 Sep 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
16 Sep - 23 Sep 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
14 Oct - 21 Oct 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
28 Oct - 4 Nov 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
11 Nov - 18 Nov 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
25 Nov - 2 Dec 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
9 Dec - 16 Dec 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
23 Dec - 30 Dec 2022
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
6 Jan - 13 Jan 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
20 Jan - 27 Jan 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
3 Feb - 10 Feb 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
17 Feb - 24 Feb 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
3 Mar - 10 Mar 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
17 Mar - 24 Mar 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
31 Mar - 7 Apr 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
14 Apr - 21 Apr 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
28 Apr - 5 May 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
12 May - 19 May 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
26 May - 2 Jun 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
9 Jun - 16 Jun 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
21 Jul - 28 Jul 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
4 Aug - 11 Aug 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
18 Aug - 25 Aug 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
6 Oct - 13 Oct 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
20 Oct - 27 Oct 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
3 Nov - 10 Nov 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
17 Nov - 24 Nov 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
1 Dec - 8 Dec 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
15 Dec - 22 Dec 2023
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
29 Dec - 5 Jan 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
12 Jan - 19 Jan 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
26 Jan - 2 Feb 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
9 Feb - 16 Feb 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
23 Feb - 1 Mar 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
8 Mar - 15 Mar 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
22 Mar - 29 Mar 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
5 Apr - 12 Apr 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
19 Apr - 26 Apr 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
3 May - 10 May 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
17 May - 24 May 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
31 May - 7 Jun 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
14 Jun - 21 Jun 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
28 Jun - 5 Jul 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
12 Jul - 19 Jul 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
26 Jul - 2 Aug 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
9 Aug - 16 Aug 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
23 Aug - 30 Aug 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
18 Oct - 25 Oct 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
1 Nov - 8 Nov 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
15 Nov - 22 Nov 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
29 Nov - 6 Dec 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
13 Dec - 20 Dec 2024
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
27 Dec - 3 Jan 2025
From USD
$9,450
per adult
The ultimate bucket-list expedition across the Enchanted Islands
Combining Aqua’s east and west itineraries into a full 14-night exploration of the Galapagos Archipelago allows for the most comprehensive discovery of its hidden treasures. Sailing from Puerto Ayora, no two adventures are the same as the unique environmental conditions of each island influenced the development of distinct landscapes, flora and fauna. From encounters with land iguanas to the iconic sighting of Pinnacle Rock dotted with endemic penguins, no site will be left unexplored.
Select a departure dates
Aqua Mare
From USD
$17,950
per adult
The ultimate bucket-list expedition across the Enchanted Islands
Combining Aqua’s west and east itineraries into a full 14-night exploration of the Galapagos Archipelago allows for the most comprehensive discovery of its hidden treasures. Departing from Baltra Island, no two adventures are the same as the unique environmental conditions of each island influenced the development of distinct landscapes, flora and fauna. From encounters with hammerhead sharks in Darwin Bay to observing endemic giant tortoises in their natural habitat and rare Pahoehoe lava flows of Sullivan Bay, no site will be left unexplored.
Select a departure dates
Aqua Mare
Santa Cruz Island > Baltra Island
17 May - 31 May 2024
From USD
$17,950
per adult
