East Galapagos by Superyacht

Adventure across volcanic islands for up-close encounters with epic wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.

East Galapagos Superyacht Cruise 8 Days

Prices From £8,400pp
Year round | 7 nights

Discover the Great Galapagos

Reward yourself with an adventure of a lifetime expedition to islands born of fire, the Archipelago of Galapagos

Aboard: Aqua Mare

Receive a warm welcome aboard Aqua Mare, the Galapagos Islands’ first 50m luxury superyacht where you will be treated with the utmost attention.

Witness one of history’s greatest scientific discoveries by experiencing the extraordinary power of nature to adapt to its environment: evolution. Each island offers a different landscape, from mountainous terrains scattered with shield volcanoes and lava fields, arid zones covered with endemic cacti, to beautiful white-sand beaches and turquoise waters.

Hike along the natural volcanic formations of spectacular islands, encounter the Galapagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and go snorkelling with penguins, sea turtles, marine iguanas and a colourful array of underwater life. Witness the courtship dance of blue-footed boobies, and be greeted by groups of sea lions lounging on the rocks at Punta Suárez.

As nature has not introduced danger and competition from outside their territory, it is fascinating to observe many animals so unusually close-up, ensuring that you and your party will relish a wildlife adventure that you will remember forever.

Highlights

  • Discover a world of natural wonders unlike anywhere else on earth
  • Explore the Galapagos Islands aboard the first superyacht to sail its waters
  • Stay in one of seven sublime designer suites with ensuite Italian marble bathrooms
  • Inside and alfresco gourmet dining accompanied by curated South American wines
  • Unwind in the a six-person jacuzzi or workout on the inviting teakwood sun deck
  • Take a dip from the swimming platform on the lower deck's blissful Beach Club
  • Top-of-the-line snorkeling gear including shorty wetsuits, eight double kayaks and two stand-up paddle boards
  • Astonishing one-to-one crew to passenger ratio for exclusive and attentive personalized service
  • Two expert naturalist guides will enrich your journey with invaluable, passionate insight
  • Embark on twice-daily expeditions aboard the vessel's custom-made, military-grade black rib tenders

What's Included

  • All meals while on board
  • Selected premium wines and beer, non-alcoholic drinks
  • Excursions with knowledgeable local guides
  • Group transfers to/from vessel when traveling on recommended flights
  • Laundry
  • Internet connection

    Set Sail & Discover Galapagos

    This itinerary can be combined with a West Galapagos cruise to make one epic adventure

    Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero
    1Day

    Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero

    Once you arrive at Baltra airport, you will be met by our team and escorted on a short cross island transfer to the jetty. Receive a warm welcome aboard Aqua Mare, the Galapagos Islands’ first 50m luxury superyacht where you will be treated with the utmost attention courtesy of our 1:1 crew to guest ratio. After a delicious lunch, pick out your snorkeling kit complete with mask, fins, snorkel, and an optional wetsuit for your personal use during the week. You will also receive a special waterproof bag and an 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 Bahia Borrero on 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 beach — one of their primary nesting sites. Afterwards, head back to the yacht and indulge in a sumptuous Nikkei-inspired dinner curated by Aqua Expeditions’ world-renowned consultant chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Share stories of your excursion with other guests, marking the perfect start to your Galapagos Islands adventure.

    El Barranco And Bahía Darwin, Genovesa Island
    2Day

    El Barranco And Bahía Darwin, Genovesa Island

    This morning, you’ll wake up on the other side of the equator and head over to Bahia Darwin’s coralline beach for hiking and snorkeling. Following a sumptuous lunch, explore Genovesa Island with a tender ride along the volcanic rocks of El Barranco. You’ll be able to view fur seals resting inside rock crevices. A 1.5 km hike inland will then take us to the lava fields to view red-footed boobies as well as great frigatebirds and Galapagos storm petrels.

    Make it a family affair after dinner at the lower deck Beach Club by enjoying a private movie screening. We recommend watching the Planet Earth documentary on the Galapagos Islands, the swashbuckling box office Master and Commander, or simply enjoy the starlit skies from the sun deck.

    Bahía Sullivan, Santiago Island And Sombrero Chino Island
    3Day

    Bahía Sullivan, Santiago Island And Sombrero Chino Island

    Start the morning early with a workout or a guided meditation on our sun deck followed by a refreshing breakfast. Our first excursion of the day will take us to Santiago Island with a dry landing at Bahía Sullivan to discover recent Pahoehoe lava flows. After a sumptuous lunch and lecture from one of our expert naturalist guides onboard Aqua Mare, we leave for Sombrero Chino Island, so named after the small crater that forms the islet. In the surrounding crystal-clear waters, you might have the opportunity to observe sea lions and penguins from above. There will be time for snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, and kayaking. After working up an appetite, return to the yacht for evening sundowners and a signature dining experience serving macambo rice and fish maito.

    Bartolomé Island And Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz Island
    4Day

    Bartolomé Island And Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz Island

    With an early morning anchor at Bartolomé Island, you will embark upon a mild climb up to the summit of a spatter cone for a spectacular view of the island’s iconic Pinnacle Rock. Cool down afterwards with a snorkel where you may encounter sea turtles and Galapagos penguins, before heading back to the yacht for lunch as we sail towards Santa Cruz Island. Our afternoon excursion takes us to Cerro Dragón or Dragon Hill, so named because in 1975 it was one of the only places in the Santa Cruz Island where scientists could still find a healthy population of land iguanas (Conolophus subcristatus). Back onboard, swap tales of your magnificent excursion while enjoying the best of the region’s flavors through seafood specialties like pan seared scallops and grilled squid.

    Zanillo Giant Tortoise Reserve And Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Santa Cruz Island
    5Day

    Zanillo Giant Tortoise Reserve And Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Santa Cruz Island

    This morning you will explore a Giant Tortoise Reserve to see these wild Galapagos Islands creatures up close in their natural habitat. The area is also a great place to observe Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, flycatchers, cattle egrets, and if lucky Galapagos Rails. After a delicious lunch, you will visit Darwin Station and National Park headquarters to observe tortoises in captivity at the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, as well as the different age hatchlings categorized by islands. There will be free time to enjoy the town of Puerto Ayora before returning to the ship. Refreshing superfruit juices await at our Beach Club, which is located at water level at the aft of the ship or enjoy the scenic sunset views from the upper deck. For divers, there is the option of a full day of diving instead of joining the day excursions.

    Punta Suárez, Bahía Gardner, And Islote Osborn, Española Island
    6Day

    Punta Suárez, Bahía Gardner, And Islote Osborn, Española Island

    Rise and shine to a guided meditation on our upper deck before disembarking in Punta Suárez for this morning’s excursion. This visitor site is one of the most interesting landing sites in Galapagos Islands, due to the high percentage of unique endemism in its fauna such as Española mockingbirds, lava lizards, marine iguanas, and the unique waved albatross. In the afternoon, we will take a tender ride to the beautiful array of islets where you will be able to snorkel alongside playful sea lions, sea turtles, sharks, rays and many different species of reef fishes. The last visit of the day will be Bahía Gardner, an outstanding coralline sand beach that boasts one of the biggest colonies of sea lions in the Galapagos. Back at the yacht, head over to our bar to socialize over Happy Hour with a glass of our special Aqua Bloody Mary as the crew prepares for departure to our next anchorage.

    Sante Fé Island And Plaza Sur Island
    7Day

    Sante Fé Island And Plaza Sur Island

    After a night of sailing, you will visit Santa Fé Island for your penultimate day. It is one of the oldest in the Galapagos Islands (around 3.6 million years old), with the island being characterized to some degree by its vegetation of palo santo trees, a pear cactus that is called Opuntia echios barringtonensis, and many other native bushes. Here we will spot land iguanas, lava lizards, mockingbirds, and Darwin’s finches. After the visit, we will be able to take advantage of the last full day in the Galapagos Islands by snorkeling, kayaking, or stand- up paddle boarding. As you enjoy lunch onboard, the boat will sail to Plaza Sur Island, located off the eastern shore of Santa Cruz. In the afternoon you disembark at Plaza Sur Island, a small, but diverse little islet. Head out on a two-hour hiking excursion led by your guide to discover the island’s unique landforms. Swap notes on everything you’ve seen today at your final recap briefing once back aboard and toast farewell under the amazing starlit skies of the Archipelago to your new found friends over a glass of wine.

    Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz Island And Disembarkation
    8Day

    Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz Island And Disembarkation

    You begin your last day with a luxurious breakfast before bidding farewell to the Aqua Mare crew. Your last visit before leaving paradise is a final short excursion to drive up the highlands of Santa Cruz Island to the twin craters of Los Gemelos enroute to the airport. It is a remarkable location surrounded by lush vegetation. Memories of this last adventure will accompany you as you are escorted to Baltra Island for the departing flight back to the mainland and onward journey home.

    A view from Above

    All Aboard

    Aqua Mare
    Luxury  sailing vessel

    Aqua Mare

    As the first true superyacht in the Galapagos Islands, the 50m Aqua Mare takes an iconic once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the next level. With her expansive size and world-class pedigree, she boasts 30 percent more indoor volume than most yachts her size, making her the perfect respite after active days exploring the remote wildlife and dynamic nature of the Archipelago. Aboard the Italian CRN Yacht-built Aqua Mare, guests will find seven large Zuretti-designed suites, including an 80 sqm Owner’s Suite, extravagant indoor and outdoor social spaces, elegant finishing, and immaculate attention to detail, making it the first of its kind in the region, and the ultimate retreat while exploring the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Galapagos Archipelago. Exclusivity is combined with the most personalized service enabled by two naturalist guides for 16 guests, on top of the islands’ most exclusive one-to-one crew to guest ratio.

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    Sheena Ogley Senior Travel Expert

    Having amassed a host of extraordinary adventures in destinations all over the world, Sheena’s experience, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients plan their ideal itinerary will help make your holiday unforgettable, action packed and life-changing.

    Michael Gardiner Senior Travel Expert

    Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.

    Simon Rowland Senior Travel Expert

    Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.

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