Danubio Azul
Why we recommend
The Danubio Azul is perfect for families or small groups seeking an intimate Galápagos experience. This budget-friendly yacht offers exceptional service, unique naturalist and diving itineraries, and visits to less crowded sites. With only 14 guests, personalized attention is guaranteed. Enjoy amenities like snorkels, wetsuits, spacious air-conditioned cabins, and first-class meals, making it an ideal choice for unforgettable island adventures.
- Solo travelers shared cabin options
- Private balconies in all upper deck cabins
- Triple accommodation available on board
- Diving and Naturalist Itineraries
- Observation Deck
Danubio Azul description
Discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands aboard Danubio Azul, a boutique 14-passenger cruise designed for intimate exploration. Despite its name (Spanish for Blue Danube), Danubio Azul is not a riverboat but a small tourist-class vessel perfect for diving and naturalist adventures. Spend eight thrilling days on our diving cruises, exploring the far northern islands of Wolf and Darwin with four full days dedicated to diving in pristine underwater environments. Alternatively, our 8-day Naturalist Cruise focuses on the central islands, showcasing this unique archipelago’s diverse wildlife and landscapes. As one of the smallest vessels navigating the Galapagos, Danubio Azul is ideal for economical private charters, accommodating groups of up to 14 people. Experience personalized service and exclusive itineraries tailored to your group’s interests for an unforgettable Galapagos adventure.
Cabins
Upper Deck
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Danubio Azul prices
| Accommodation | 4 nights | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Cabin | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Charter | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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
- Kayaks
- Bilingual (English speaking) Dive Master
- Filled tanks, weights, & weight belt
Rates don't include
- Domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands
- Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
- Migratory Control Card
- Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
- Wetsuit
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Nitrox Fills
- Dive gear equipment rentals
- Hyperbaric chamber
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
Danubio Azul - 7 Nights - Naturalist
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, 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…
, 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 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…
San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center
The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre features interactive exhibits exploring the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Isla…
San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo
Cerro Brujo boasts a pristine white-sand beach, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and incredible wildlife, including Brown Pelicans, …
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, Champion Islet
It is near Floreana and offers outstanding snorkeling and diving. Explore Champion Rock’s drift dive, adorned with black coral bushes and Ye…
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…
Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay
Elizabeth Bay offers rich marine attractions, including soaring Galápagos Hawks, schools of pompanos and dorados, and the largest Galápagos …
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove
Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…
Isabela Island, Urbina Bay
Urbina Bay offers waters teeming with Green Turtles and Rays, and a short trail leads to a 1954-uplifted coral reef. Walk amid this unique c…
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…
Santa Cruz Island, Whale Bay
Whale Bay, once a historic whaling camp on Santa Cruz Island, features a unique green beach colored by olivine crystals. This site, tied to …
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…
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…
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…
Danubio Azul - 7 Nights - Diving
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, Carrion Point
Carrion Point, on Santa Cruz Island's north coast near the Itabaca Channel, offers stunning turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling. Explore…
Isabela Island, Cape Marshall
A unique dive experience with lava formations from Wolf volcano creating steep slopes and ridges. Advanced divers enjoy manta sightings, dep…
Darwin Island, Darwin Island
Located in the northern Galápagos, warmer waters foster abundant coral growth. Darwin's Arch rises above an underwater plateau, with barnacl…
Darwin Island, Darwin Island
Located in the northern Galápagos, warmer waters foster abundant coral growth. Darwin's Arch rises above an underwater plateau, with barnacl…
, Wolf Island
This area boasts protected anchorages, diverse dive sites, and warmer waters hosting unique fish species. Experience thrilling encounters wi…
, Wolf Island
This area boasts protected anchorages, diverse dive sites, and warmer waters hosting unique fish species. Experience thrilling encounters wi…
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…
Fernandina, Cape Douglas
Cape Douglas offers exceptional drift dives, ideal for spotting Marine Iguanas and Galápagos Penguins. With visibility ranging from 10-20 me…
Santiago Island, Cousin's Rock Islet
Cousin’s Rock, ideal for advanced divers, features strong currents and vibrant marine life, from black juvenile corals and Galápagos Seahors…
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…
, 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 Danubio Azul motor yacht, built in 2016, delivers a modern and intimate economy Galápagos experience. At 71 ft long with an 18 ft beam, it comfortably hosts up to 14 guests. Cruising at 13 knots, the Danubio Azul combines contemporary design with a sociable atmosphere, offering travelers a memorable and uniquely comfortable island adventure.
- Type
- Diving Cruise
- Year of construction
- 2016
- Guest Capacity
- 14 Guests
- Length
- 71 ft (22 m)
- Beam
- 18 ft (6 m)
- Speed
- 13 knots