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East and West Galápagos

Aqua Expeditions · Aqua Mare · 14 days

East and West Galápagos

Day 1: Once you arrive at Baltra Airport, you will be met by your team and escorted on a short cross-island transfer to the jetty. Receive a warm welcome aboard Aqua Mare, the Galápagos Islands' first 50-meter luxury superyacht. After a delicious lunch, pick out your snorkeling kit and receive a waterproof bag and Aqua Expeditions water bottle as a welcome gift. The afternoon will see you head out for your first excursion to the beautiful white beach of Bahía Borrero in the northern part of Santa Cruz. You might be able to spot Darwin's finches, cactus finches, and small ground finches nestled in the coastal vegetation. For those who prefer to snorkel, you will encounter sea turtles at the…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorAqua Expeditions
ShipAqua Mare
Length14 days
RegionGalápagos
Departures40 listed · 2026-10-02 to 2028-12-22

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Baltra Island, Ecuador
Day 1Bahía Borrero, Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
Day 2El Barranco, Ecuador
Day 2Darwin Bay, Ecuador
Day 3Sullivan Bay, Ecuador
Day 3Chinese Hat Island, Ecuador
Day 4Bartolome Island, Ecuador
Day 4Cerro Dragón, Ecuador
Day 5Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Day 5El Chato Reserve, Ecuador
Day 5Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Day 6Punta Suarez, Ecuador
Day 6Gardner Bay, Ecuador
Day 6Islote Osborn, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
Day 7Isla Santa Fé, Ecuador
Day 7South Plaza, Ecuador
Day 8Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Day 9Cormorant Point, Ecuador
Day 9Bahia Post Office, Ecuador
Day 9Baroness Lookout, Isla Floreana, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
Day 10Punta Moreno, Ecuador
Day 10Urvina Bay, Ecuador
Day 11Fernandina/Isabela, Ecuador
Day 11Caleta Tagus, Ecuador
Day 12Espumilla Beach, Ecuador
Day 12Puerto Egas, Ecuador
Day 13Rabida Island, Ecuador
Day 13Black Turtle Cove, Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 14Isla North Seymour, Ecuador
Day 14Isla Mosquera, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 15Baltra Island, Ecuador

Every departure

40 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2026-10-022026-10-1614Aqua MareYes
2026-10-302026-11-1314Aqua MareYes
2026-11-132026-11-2714Aqua MareYes
2026-11-272026-12-1114Aqua MareYes
2027-01-222027-02-0514Aqua MareYes
2027-02-052027-02-1914Aqua MareYes
2027-02-192027-03-0514Aqua MareYes
2027-04-022027-04-1614Aqua MareYes
2027-04-162027-04-3014Aqua MareYes
2027-04-302027-05-1414Aqua MareYes
2027-05-142027-05-2814Aqua MareYes
2027-05-282027-06-1114Aqua MareYes
2027-06-112027-06-2514Aqua MareYes
2027-07-092027-07-2314Aqua MareYes
2027-08-062027-08-2014Aqua MareYes
2027-08-202027-09-0314Aqua MareYes
2027-10-152027-10-2914Aqua MareYes
2027-10-292027-11-1214Aqua MareYes
2027-11-122027-11-2614Aqua MareYes
2027-11-262027-12-1014Aqua MareYes
2027-12-102027-12-2414Aqua MareYes
2028-01-072028-01-2114Aqua MareYes
2028-01-212028-02-0414Aqua MareYes
2028-02-042028-02-1814Aqua MareYes
2028-02-182028-03-0314Aqua MareYes
2028-03-032028-03-1714Aqua MareYes
2028-04-282028-05-1214Aqua MareYes
2028-05-122028-05-2614Aqua MareYes
2028-05-262028-06-0914Aqua MareYes
2028-06-092028-06-2314Aqua MareYes
2028-06-232028-07-0714Aqua MareYes
2028-07-072028-07-2114Aqua MareYes
2028-07-212028-08-0414Aqua MareYes
2028-08-042028-08-1814Aqua MareYes
2028-08-182028-09-0114Aqua MareYes
2028-10-132028-10-2714Aqua MareYes
2028-10-272028-11-1014Aqua MareYes
2028-11-242028-12-0814Aqua MareYes
2028-12-082028-12-2214Aqua MareYes
2028-12-222029-01-0514Aqua MareYes

Current offers

  • Komodo Summer Special — through 2026-09-30 · This summer, step aboard Aqua Blu and discover Komodo National Park at its finest. From July to September, crystal-clear seas offer peak visibility for snorkeling and diving, making this the perfect season to swim with whale sharks and discover the biodiversity of the Coral Triangle. Book now to enjoy special rates on Summer 2026 departures, with 20% savings available on only two cabins per sailing. Applicable Departures: Aqua Blu: Enjoy 20% savings on CAT I Design Cabins 101 and 202 for July to September 2026 sailings. Terms and Conditions: Offer applies only to 7-night Bali-Komodo National…
  • Groups Special — through 2027-12-31 · Exclusive 15+1 group booking rates and special offer for tour organizers present a fantastic opportunity for travelers to enjoy first-hand our bespoke expeditions and unique guest experience. Group Bookings Special The 16th passenger on group travels for free. For each group of 15 paid passengers, Aqua Expeditions will grant one additional passenger free travel in a double cabin. This benefit is only available for double occupancy cabins and the rate will be calculated based on the lowest category. This offer is only available for Aqua Blu, Aqua Mekong, Aqua Nera, and Aria Amazon. Exclusive…
  • Solo Traveler Special — through 2027-12-31 · In the mood for a solo adventure? Sail the world’s most remote destinations in luxury on board our award-winning fleet.Enjoy a waiver of the single supplement fee (usually an additional 25%) on selected 2026 and 2027 departures on board Aqua Nera, Aqua Blu and Aqua Mekong. Valid for: Aqua Nera 2026 and 2027 departures in June and September. Aqua Blu’s 7-night departures in March & November 2026, and May & August 2027 Aqua Mekong’s 2026 and 2027 departures in April, August, and September. Terms & Conditions: Savings are applied through the waiver of the single supplement fee on the…

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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