“The trip was unforgettable – especially the spectacular underwater world around Darwin and Wolf was a real highlight. ”
Highlights
Both naturalist & diving itineraries are available, offering the best of both worlds
Diving itineraries visit the iconic Wolf & Darwin dive sites
The M/Y Aqua liveaboard in the Galapagos offers the choice of 7-night diving itineraries or 3, 4 or 5-night naturalist itineraries. Nine cabins spread over 3 decks cater to 16 guests onboard and a choice of twin or matrimonial bedding. Each room features a private en-suite bathroom, individually controlled air-conditioning, and storage space. Main and upper deck cabins also have picture windows to offer sea views. Social areas dotted around the yacht include a shaded outside lounge, sun deck, indoor lounge, and library and dining area. The cuisine served on board combines local Ecuadorian and international cuisine.
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A wide range of activities is included in all itineraries, giving guests a chance to get up close and experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Naturalist cruises include guided hikes, bird-watching, and incredible photography opportunities. Divers will be blown away by the amazing marine biodiversity, with the chance to see whale sharks, schooling hammerheads, and even Mola Mola. A spacious dive deck has plenty of room for kitting up and gear storage. Two diving tenders make diving from the MY Aqua a comfortable experience, and enriched air nitrox is available for those certified. Divers will also receive a personal marine rescue GPS, a storm whistle, a diving beacon, and a surface marker tube for added safety and peace of mind.
Note: 50 logged dives is the minimum required experience for the Aqua, due to the more advanced conditions of certain dive sites.
Book your Aqua liveaboard cruise easily online today.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip), Visas and Fees (20 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities (40 USD per day), Local Flights (470-510 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (150 USD per trip), Nitrox Course (250 USD), Rental Gear (250 USD per trip), Scuba Diving Courses.
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Boat features
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Food & Drinks
Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Local Food
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English and Spanish.
Gear Rental
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Cabin Types
Boat Specifications
Year built
1998
Year renovated
2023
Length
25 meters
Deck area
Width 5.5 meters
Beam
5.5 meters
Top speed
10 knots
Cruising speed
10 knots
Engines
2 Cummins 270 HP
Max guests
16
Number of cabins
9
Number of bathrooms
9
Tenders
2 Caribe (C-20 & C-17) with 50 HP Yamaha four stroke outboards
Fuel capacity
2291 gallons
Freshwater maker
1200 gallons
Boat navigation and safety
Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares
Aqua Reviews
9.1 Superb
Vessel
8.5
Crew
9.2
Food
9.6
Diving
9.3
Value
8.8
8.8 Fabulous
Caroline D
Canada
Such a great trip with highways of hammerhead sharks!
It was a great experience, the guides are very knowledgeable, patients, helping and adapting the plan to the conditions of the water and the divers.
Recommended for
So many different underwater species to see. Staff. Darwin and wolf islands.
10 Exceptional
Steven H
United States
The Aqua crew was wonderful, and the scenery was spectacular!
Absolutely amazing! The dive trip of a lifetime for sure. This adventure more than exceeded our expectations. Above and below the surface were wonderful things we've never seen before.
Recommended for
The dive itinerary was amazing and diverse.. The crew was extremely friendly and caring.. The guides were very conscientious, informative, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to dive with..
10 Exceptional
Hou Y
Japan
good experience
Galapagos is a really nice place for sea creatures!
Recommended for
dive sites, food, services
8.4 Very good
MARTINA E
Germany
A liveaboard I'll never forget
Every dive site was amazing, many, many different sharks, but my highlight was the dive to the Mola Molas and the sea lions
Recommended for
Great spots with great experiences. Guiding from Jesus, very relaxed but forward-looking. The food.
Translated from German
10 Exceptional
Andy L
United States
Great trip...wonderful crew!
The diving was very, very interesting - lots of sharks (2 whale sharks), and all the other stuff that you are supposed to see in the Galapagos. The crew was very attentive and went out of their way to make the trip great.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food.
8.4 Very good
Ken Jin T
Singapore
Out of the world dives, warm and accommodating crew, adequate space
It was great value for money! The dives were amazing, and we were treated well. The crew tried to provide a wide range of experiences to cater to everyone’s need, with a cherry on top!
Recommended for
The service crew are so hardworking. Our dive guide Jesus was such a gem!. The shower pressure was good.
10 Exceptional
elishah L
United States
so this is why galapagos
we got lucky at the beginning of the peak diving season- checked everything off the list and got to dance with the dolphins ♥
Recommended for
attentive crew. knowledgable and funny guides. fellow divers.
9.2 Superb
Jacek G
Poland
Great experience
Fantastic trip and unforgettable experience. The boat is not new but it is clean and well maintained and offers everything you need on a diving trip. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great guides, who not only take care of their divers but have extensive knowledge about dive sites, wildlife and Galapagos archipelago as well.
Recommended for
Diving. Staff/guides. Food.
8.8 Fabulous
Monica M
Italy
Unforgettable trip
Memorable trip. Very helpful staff and attentive to every need. The dive sites are spectacular and the guides are really knowledgeable.
Recommended for
dive sites, staff, meals
Translated from Italian
9.6 Exceptional
Ingrid G
Spain
.
The dives are spectacular but always depend on the sea conditions. Aqua and all its crew take the safety and well-being of the passenger very seriously! It was a pleasure!
Such a great trip with highways of hammerhead sharks!
It was a great experience, the guides are very knowledgeable, patients, helping and adapting the plan to the conditions of the water and the divers.
Recommended for
So many different underwater species to see. Staff. Darwin and wolf islands.
10 Exceptional
Steven H
United States
The Aqua crew was wonderful, and the scenery was spectacular!
Absolutely amazing! The dive trip of a lifetime for sure. This adventure more than exceeded our expectations. Above and below the surface were wonderful things we've never seen before.
Recommended for
The dive itinerary was amazing and diverse.. The crew was extremely friendly and caring.. The guides were very conscientious, informative, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to dive with..
10 Exceptional
Hou Y
Japan
good experience
Galapagos is a really nice place for sea creatures!
Recommended for
dive sites, food, services
8.4 Very good
MARTINA E
Germany
A liveaboard I'll never forget
Every dive site was amazing, many, many different sharks, but my highlight was the dive to the Mola Molas and the sea lions
Recommended for
Great spots with great experiences. Guiding from Jesus, very relaxed but forward-looking. The food.
Translated from German
10 Exceptional
Andy L
United States
Great trip...wonderful crew!
The diving was very, very interesting - lots of sharks (2 whale sharks), and all the other stuff that you are supposed to see in the Galapagos. The crew was very attentive and went out of their way to make the trip great.
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food.
8.4 Very good
Ken Jin T
Singapore
Out of the world dives, warm and accommodating crew, adequate space
It was great value for money! The dives were amazing, and we were treated well. The crew tried to provide a wide range of experiences to cater to everyone’s need, with a cherry on top!
Recommended for
The service crew are so hardworking. Our dive guide Jesus was such a gem!. The shower pressure was good.
10 Exceptional
elishah L
United States
so this is why galapagos
we got lucky at the beginning of the peak diving season- checked everything off the list and got to dance with the dolphins ♥
Recommended for
attentive crew. knowledgable and funny guides. fellow divers.
9.2 Superb
Jacek G
Poland
Great experience
Fantastic trip and unforgettable experience. The boat is not new but it is clean and well maintained and offers everything you need on a diving trip. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great guides, who not only take care of their divers but have extensive knowledge about dive sites, wildlife and Galapagos archipelago as well.
Recommended for
Diving. Staff/guides. Food.
8.8 Fabulous
Monica M
Italy
Unforgettable trip
Memorable trip. Very helpful staff and attentive to every need. The dive sites are spectacular and the guides are really knowledgeable.
Recommended for
dive sites, staff, meals
Translated from Italian
9.6 Exceptional
Ingrid G
Spain
.
The dives are spectacular but always depend on the sea conditions. Aqua and all its crew take the safety and well-being of the passenger very seriously! It was a pleasure!
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Cabin info
Lower Deck Twin Cabins
2 Single beds
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet and washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Lower Deck Triple Cabins
1 Single + 1 Double bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet and washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Main Deck Double
1 Double bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Private cabin
A cabin with a double-sized bed. Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet and washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Upper Deck Twin Cabins
2 Single beds
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet and washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Cabin info
Upper Deck Double Cabin
1 Double bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Private cabin
Cabin Facilities & Amenities: Private bathroom with a hot shower, toilet, washbasin, biodegradable soap, shampoo, and conditioner; Air conditioning; Closet and Towels.
Cabin is selected on the next step in your booking process.Select Itinerary
Gear Rental
Rental Gear Prices
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat.
15L tanks75 USD per trip
BCD80 USD per item
Dive Computer15 USD per day
Dive Light10 USD per item
Fins35 USD per item
Full Equipment (with: BCD, Dive Light, Fins, Mask, Regulator, Snorkel Gear, Wetsuit)250 USD per trip
Nitrox tank150 USD per trip
Regulator80 USD per item
Wetsuit60 USD
Please provide your rental needs on the booking form.
Boat features
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Food & Drinks
Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Local Food
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English and Spanish.
Boat Specifications
Year built
1998
Year renovated
2023
Length
25 meters
Deck area
Width 5.5 meters
Beam
5.5 meters
Top speed
10 knots
Cruising speed
10 knots
Engines
2 Cummins 270 HP
Max guests
16
Number of cabins
9
Number of bathrooms
9
Tenders
2 Caribe (C-20 & C-17) with 50 HP Yamaha four stroke outboards
Fuel capacity
2291 gallons
Freshwater maker
1200 gallons
Boat navigation and safety
Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares
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