Aida Maria
Why we recommend
The Aida Maria is ideal for budget-conscious travelers seeking an authentic Galápagos experience. Made with local craftsmanship, this yacht offers intimate journeys with flexible itineraries and expert naturalist guides. Perfect for nature lovers, it features air-conditioned cabins, stunning sundecks, and panoramic views. Enjoy locally-inspired cuisine and explore the islands with personalized service, all while staying connected to Galápagos heritage.
- Solo travelers shared cabin options
- Sundeck
- Bunk Bed Cabins
- Comfort and good prices
Aida Maria description
Entirely handmade, the Aida Maria is a 16-passenger yacht with deep family roots in the Galapagos since the 1930s. An experienced captain and friendly crew make for a great experience onboard, accompanied by the various open areas to relax and enjoy the Galapagos atmosphere: the dining room, sundeck, entertainment center, and living room.
Cabins
Accommodations are available on a first-come, first-served basis for eight double cabins throughout the sundeck, main deck, and lower deck. Each is equipped with a complete and private bathroom and hot showers.
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Aida Maria prices
| Accommodation | 3 nights | 4 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Cabin | $ 1,875 | $ 2,250 | $ 3,563 |
| Charter | $ 30,000 | $ 36,000 | $ 57,000 |
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.
Rates include
- Accommodation on board
- All meals while on board
- Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
- Transfers in the islands during operational days
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Islands excursions and activities according to the Itinerary
Rates don't include
- Domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
- Wetsuit
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Aida Maria - 5 Nights 'F'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Isabela Island, Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra, a vast shield volcano on Isabela Island, is home to the saddleback-shelled Sierra Negra Giant Tortoise. Ascend through lush hi…
Isabela Island, Wetlands
The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…
Isabela Island, Punta Moreno
Discover rocky shores teeming with Galápagos Penguins and Great Blue Herons, mangrove groves with oysters, and a trek across sharp lava rock…
Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay offers rich marine attractions, including soaring Galápagos Hawks, schools of pompanos and dorados, and the largest Galápagos …
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Santiago Island, Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, known for its black sand beaches and 1960s salt mining, offers an inland hike to a salt crater for birdwatching. Explore its ru…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
, North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Aida Maria - 5 Nights 'E'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Floreana, Post Office Bay
Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Devil's Crown
Devil's Crown, a top snorkeling site, features a collapsed volcanic cone teeming with marine life like Sharks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, and…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos
This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…
San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center
The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre features interactive exhibits exploring the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Isla…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Aida Maria - 3 Nights 'D'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Floreana, Post Office Bay
Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Devil's Crown
Devil's Crown, a top snorkeling site, features a collapsed volcanic cone teeming with marine life like Sharks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, and…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos
This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…
Aida Maria - 4 Nights 'C'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay
A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps
A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill
Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island, features a hypersaline lagoon attracting American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, and Stilts. Visitors can enjo…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Aida Maria - 14 Nights 'A + B'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay
A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps
A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill
Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island, features a hypersaline lagoon attracting American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, and Stilts. Visitors can enjo…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Floreana, Post Office Bay
Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Devil's Crown
Devil's Crown, a top snorkeling site, features a collapsed volcanic cone teeming with marine life like Sharks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, and…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos
This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…
San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center
The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre features interactive exhibits exploring the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Isla…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Isabela Island, Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra, a vast shield volcano on Isabela Island, is home to the saddleback-shelled Sierra Negra Giant Tortoise. Ascend through lush hi…
Isabela Island, Wetlands
The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…
Isabela Island, Punta Moreno
Discover rocky shores teeming with Galápagos Penguins and Great Blue Herons, mangrove groves with oysters, and a trek across sharp lava rock…
Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay offers rich marine attractions, including soaring Galápagos Hawks, schools of pompanos and dorados, and the largest Galápagos …
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Santiago Island, Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, known for its black sand beaches and 1960s salt mining, offers an inland hike to a salt crater for birdwatching. Explore its ru…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
, North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Aida Maria - 7 Nights 'A'
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
Santa Cruz Island, Las Bachas
Las Bachas Beach on Santa Cruz's north shore in the Galápagos Islands. Offers breathtaking wildlife, including American Flamingos, nesting G…
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay
A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps
A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…
Bartolome, Bartolome Island
The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay
Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove
Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…
Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill
Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island, features a hypersaline lagoon attracting American Flamingos, Pintail Ducks, and Stilts. Visitors can enjo…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Floreana, Post Office Bay
Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…
Floreana, Punta Cormorant
Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…
Floreana, Devil's Crown
Devil's Crown, a top snorkeling site, features a collapsed volcanic cone teeming with marine life like Sharks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, and…
Española, Punta Suarez
Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…
Española, Gardner Bay
Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…
San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos
This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…
Aida Maria - 7 Nights 'B'
San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center
The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre features interactive exhibits exploring the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Isla…
, Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…
, South Plaza Island
South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station
The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…
Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands
Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…
Isabela Island, Sierra Negra Volcano
Sierra Negra, a vast shield volcano on Isabela Island, is home to the saddleback-shelled Sierra Negra Giant Tortoise. Ascend through lush hi…
Isabela Island, Wetlands
The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…
Isabela Island, Punta Moreno
Discover rocky shores teeming with Galápagos Penguins and Great Blue Herons, mangrove groves with oysters, and a trek across sharp lava rock…
Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay offers rich marine attractions, including soaring Galápagos Hawks, schools of pompanos and dorados, and the largest Galápagos …
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa
Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…
Isabela Island, Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca features ancient volcanic remnants forming turquoise coves and a sheltered bay. Famous for anchoring and exploring cliffs…
Santiago Island, Puerto Egas
Puerto Egas, known for its black sand beaches and 1960s salt mining, offers an inland hike to a salt crater for birdwatching. Explore its ru…
, Rabida Island
Rabida Island features a striking reddish beach and volcanic terrain. It also features a Galápagos Sea Lion Colony, diverse land birds like …
, North Seymour Island
North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…
Baltra
Baltra Island, the gateway to the Galápagos, features a unique flat volcanic landscape and a rich history as a former US airbase. Explore wi…
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Full Technical Details
Technical details & deck
The Aida Maria motor yacht, built in 1996, offers an economic Galápagos adventure. Measuring 66 ft in length with a 24 ft beam, it accommodates up to 16 guests. Cruising at 7 knots, the Aida Maria combines a cozy design with a sociable atmosphere, making it the perfect choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a unique and memorable island experience.
- Type
- Small Yacht
- Year of construction
- 1996
- Guest Capacity
- 16 Guests
- Length
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Beam
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Speed
- 7 knots