8-day Aqua Mare Western Islands

Experience the Enchanted Isles onboard the luxury superyacht, Aqua Mare

Follow in the footsteps of Darwin to discover the unique wonders of the Galapagos archipelago on this eight-day journey around the western islands and some of the archipelago’s most volcanically active sites. This cruise takes in the varied landscapes of the islands, with its volcanoes, ancient lava flows, mangrove lagoons and golden sand beaches. Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to hike, stand-up paddle board, kayak and enjoy zodiac rides, always on the lookout for the wonderful wildlife that can be found here. You may see flamingos, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, giant tortoises, rays, sharks and turtles, and much more. You’ll also visit historical sites such as Post Office Bay, and Tagus Cove and Buccaneer Cove which were once used at stopping points for pirates and whalers to stock up on food and water.

The Aqua Mare operates two itineraries, the Eastern Islands or the Western Islands, or for the ultimate Galapagos exploration, combine the two for a 14-day grand cruise.

Itinerary

Day 1: Highlands & Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Day 2: Cormorant Point & Post Office Bay, Floreana
Day 3: Punta Moreno & Urbina Bay, Isabela
Day 4: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina; Tagus Cove, Isabela
Day 5: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove & Egas Port, Santiago Island
Day 6: Rabida Island; Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz
Day 7: North Seymour & Mosquera Island
Day 8: Baltra and disembark

Prices from £8,799 per person

Price based on two people sharing a lead-in cabin on the lowest-priced departure available at time of checking. Cabin upgrades and other cruise itineraries are available, please speak to your Travel Specialist.

Price based on cruise-only, to add flights from your local airport and additional pre and post-cruise arrangements, please speak to your Travel Specialist.

Inclusions;

7-nights’ accommodation onboard the Aqua Mare
Galapagos National Park and Ingala transit card fees
All meals, plus house wine and beer, and non-alcoholic drinks
All transfers in the Galapagos and excursion with English speaking guide
Snorkelling equipment, wetsuits, and use of kayaks and SUPs
Laundry
Two hours of wi-fi daily

Ships

Aqua Mare

The Aqua Mare is the first superyacht to sail in the Galapagos Islands, owned and operated by the well-established, small cruise line, Aqua Expeditions. The Aqua Mare brings a new level of elegance to this remote region of the world, with opulent Italian design and spacious communal areas. The yacht has a 1:1 crew-to-passenger ratio, with 14 crew members and two expert naturalist guides.