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West Galápagos

Aqua Expeditions · Aqua Mare · 7 days

West Galápagos

Day 1: Once you arrive at the airport, you will be met by Aqua Expeditions team and escorted on a cross-island van and ferry transfer of approximately 1.5 hours to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. On the way there, enjoy a delicious outdoor lunch at a giant tortoise reserve, followed by your first excursion to the highlands of Santa Cruz. Receive a warm welcome aboard Aqua Mare, the Galápagos Islands' first 50-meter luxury superyacht with a 16-strong crew where you will be treated with the utmost attention courtesy of a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio. You will also receive as a welcome gift a special waterproof bag to place your belongings during wet landings and an Aqua Expeditions water…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorAqua Expeditions
ShipAqua Mare
Length7 days
RegionGalápagos
Departures41 listed · 2027-01-01 to 2028-12-29

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 1Isla Santa Cruz Ferry Dock, Ecuador
Day 1Rancho El Manzanillo, Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 1Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Day 2Cormorant Point, Ecuador
Day 2Bahia Post Office, Ecuador
Day 2Baroness Lookout, Isla Floreana, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
Day 3Punta Moreno, Ecuador
Day 3Urvina Bay, Ecuador
Day 4Fernandina/Isabela, Ecuador
Day 4Caleta Tagus, Ecuador
Day 5Espumilla Beach, Ecuador
Day 5Puerto Egas, Ecuador
Day 6Rabida Island, Ecuador
Day 6Black Turtle Cove, Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 7Isla North Seymour, Ecuador
Day 7Isla Mosquera, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Day 8Baltra Island, Ecuador

Every departure

41 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2027-01-012027-01-087Aqua MareYes
2027-01-292027-02-057Aqua MareYes
2027-02-122027-02-197Aqua MareYes
2027-02-262027-03-057Aqua MareYes
2027-04-232027-04-307Aqua MareYes
2027-05-072027-05-147Aqua MareYes
2027-05-212027-05-287Aqua MareYes
2027-06-042027-06-117Aqua MareYes
2027-06-182027-06-257Aqua MareYes
2027-07-162027-07-237Aqua MareYes
2027-07-302027-08-067Aqua MareYes
2027-08-132027-08-207Aqua MareYes
2027-08-272027-09-037Aqua MareYes
2027-10-082027-10-157Aqua MareYes
2027-10-222027-10-297Aqua MareYes
2027-11-052027-11-127Aqua MareYes
2027-11-192027-11-267Aqua MareYes
2027-12-172027-12-247Aqua MareYes
2028-01-142028-01-217Aqua MareYes
2028-01-282028-02-047Aqua MareYes
2028-02-112028-02-187Aqua MareYes
2028-02-252028-03-037Aqua MareYes
2028-03-102028-03-177Aqua MareYes
2028-03-242028-03-317Aqua MareYes
2028-04-072028-04-147Aqua MareYes
2028-04-212028-04-287Aqua MareYes
2028-05-052028-05-127Aqua MareYes
2028-05-192028-05-267Aqua MareYes
2028-06-022028-06-097Aqua MareYes
2028-06-162028-06-237Aqua MareYes
2028-06-302028-07-077Aqua MareYes
2028-07-142028-07-217Aqua MareYes
2028-07-282028-08-047Aqua MareYes
2028-08-112028-08-187Aqua MareYes
2028-08-252028-09-017Aqua MareYes
2028-10-062028-10-137Aqua MareYes
2028-10-202028-10-277Aqua MareYes
2028-11-032028-11-107Aqua MareYes
2028-12-012028-12-087Aqua MareYes
2028-12-152028-12-227Aqua MareYes
2028-12-292029-01-057Aqua 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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