Aqua Galápagos Cruise
Enjoy the Aqua, a high quality budget friendly SCUBA yacht cruising the Galápagos . An attentive crew and qualified dive team make a great Galápagos diving trip. For the adventurous souls looking to SCUBA dive in one of the most remarkable places on earth without breaking the bank, the Aqua is for you!
Trip Features
- Up to 17 Days
- Starting at $5,300 per person
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PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate -
ACTIVITIES
Hiking, Snorkeling, Land & Water Activities, Zodiac Rides -
HIGHLIGHTS
Wildlife, Scenery, Natural Wonders
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Talk to a Travel ExpertAqua Itinerary
The Aqua offers a variety of different cruise lengths to suit your needs. All Galápagos cruises offer similar touring experiences: guided naturalists walks, water activities, and plentiful wildlife viewing. Our Galápagos tour packages include a pre and post night in Quito or Guayaquil, with flexibility to add extension tours.
International Arrival Day
Today is your international arrival into Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Those with more time can opt to arrive early and take guided excursions in the city and surrounding areas.
GALÁPAGOS Arrival Day
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galápagos. Meet the crew at the Galápagos airport and transfer with your group to the yacht. Enjoy a welcome briefing, lunch and afternoon activity. Settle onboard tonight with dinner and your evening briefing as you watch the sunset over the Pacific.
GALÁPAGOS Islands Tour (2-13) Days
Explore the Galápagos Islands! The number of days depends on your selected cruise duration. Enjoy daily guided morning and afternoon excursions, all meals and snacks onboard, and evening briefings. Possible tour activities include guided naturalist walks, snorkeling, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, panga (zodiac) rides, and taking in scenery from the observation deck. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and the abundance of different species is astounding. Photography enthusiasts will come home with amazing wildlife and landscape photos. Most islands you visit will be uninhabited, but you may visit small towns and interact with locals.
GALÁPAGOS Departure Day
After your final breakfast and excursion, disembark your cruise and return to the airport for the trip back to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
International Departure Day
Your guide transfers you to the airport for your international flight home. Travelers with more time will begin extension tours.
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Phone
1-877-784-5400More About the Aqua
The Aqua yacht is a single hulled vessel accommodating 16 passengers across 9 cabins. This yacht is perfect for the no-frills budget-conscious traveler. Nice large windows in the lounge and dining area provide panoramic views during meals and briefings. The large dive platform is a perfect entry point on and off the yacht.
Ship Highlights
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Size/Type
82 ft. Monohulled Yacht -
Guest Capacity
16 -
Features
SCUBA, Triples, Compact Cabins
Cabin Details
Complete with double and triple cabins, the Aqua provides very clean, compact cabins that offer all the basics with private bathrooms in each cabin.
TRIP FAQs
We have so much to share with you! How does this all work? Start with the frequently asked questions below, and if you want to talk to us directly, simply reach out by phone or form.
Talk to a Travel ExpertYou have the flexibility to choose your own travel dates on most of our trips. Certain trips, such as cruises, have fixed schedules. Availability on these trips is always changing so please contact us with your preferred travel time and we can find the perfect itinerary for you.
The first step is to get in touch with a Southern Explorations travel planner for date availability and information on activities, accommodations and other travel aspirations you may have. Give us a call at 1.877.784.5400, fill out this form or email info@southernexplorations.com.
Yes! All of our posted itineraries can be considered a starting point and were happy to tailor a trip to your exact desires. There may be some elements of a trip, such as a cruise or all-inclusive lodge stay, that cannot be modified but we can always adjust the tours around those components.
We provide full service tours so in general our trips include all guided activities with professional English-speaking guides, accommodations, transportation, airport transfers, entrance fees and permits, select meals, and pre-departure services. You will be responsible for international airfare while we will book all in-country airfare. Contact one of our expert travel planners for even more details on this specific tour.
We have more detailed information about each destination in the Plan Your Trip section of this website. Our team of friendly travel planners is also available to walk you through various options and to work with you on the perfect trip!
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I don’t believe I’ve ever felt so taken care of…every step of the way. It was an incredible experience. I highly recommend Southern Explorations and plan to use them for my next excursion…wherever that may be!
Jan McArdle