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As the first true superyacht in the Galapagos Islands, the 50m Aqua Mare has 30% more indoor space than most yachts her size, making her the perfect respite after active days exploring the remote wildlife and dynamic nature of the Archipelago.

There are seven large Zuretti-designed suites, including an 80 sqm Owner’s Suite complete with exclusive steward service, extravagant indoor and outdoor social spaces. 

Public areas include the sun deck with panoramic dining, sun loungers, Jacuzzi, and workout zone. On the upper Deck there is the main panoramic lounge, library, bar, and decking area. The main deck has an indoor dining room, boutique, and outdoor dining and lounge area. The lower Deck has a swimming platform, beach club  and movie room.

Exclusivity is combined with personalised 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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  • Boat Description
  • Deck Plan and cabins
Frigatebird

East Itinerary - 7 nights

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West Itinerary - 7 nights

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Land Iguana 4

West and East Itinerary - 14 nights

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Galapagos Giant Tortoise 4

East and West Itinerary - 14 nights

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Boat Description

Spread across four decks, the Aqua Mare is the epitome of style and elegance expected of a luxury superyacht. She is the first of her kind to sail the Galapagos Archipelago catering to a maximum of only 16 guests, exploring the dramatic volcanic landscape, encountering endemic wildlife, and experiencing expert-led excursions.

What's included:

  • 7-night expeditions 
  • All meals and snacks
  • Free open bar throughout the cruise
  • Daily shore excursions with expert naturalist guides
  • Dining room featuring gourmet style menu with locally sourced cuisine
  • Comfortable lounge room with nightly briefings and lectures 
  • Free use of snorkelling equipment and kayaks
  • Airport transfers in the Galapagos

Boat Specification:

  • Year Built: 1998
  • Year Refurbished: 2021
  • Year Operational: 2022 (Inaugural voyage June 2022)
  • Cabins: Seven suites across three decks in five different suite categories
  • Ports of Embarkation: Baltra Airport (Seymour Island) and Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz Island)
  • Vessel’s Registry: Ecuador
  • Type of Vessel: CRN Super Yacht Explorer
  • Length: 163.1 feet / 49.73m
  • Beam: 30.4 feet / 9.27m
  • Draft: 10.4 feet / 3.17m
  • Cruising Speed: 10 – 12 knots with a maximum speed of 17 knots
  • Electricity: 380/220V 50/60Hz
  • Engines: 2 x CAT 1978 HP CAT 3516R
  • Generators: 2 x 205kW CAT 9.9, 1 x 80kW Northern Lights Night Generator, and 1 x 50kW Emergency Generator
  • Stabilizers: Koop Nautic, Sea Rocq, Underway
  • Safety: ISM Compliant/Lloyd’s Register (PC)

Deck Plan and cabins

Upper Deck: 

1 Cat V Design Suite - 16 sqm

Main Deck: 

1 Cat I Owner’s Suite - 80 square sqm 

1 Cat II Design Suite - 26 sqm 

Lower Deck: 

2 Cat III Design Suites - 28 sqm

2 Cat IV Design Suites - 22 sqm 

 

 

 

 

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