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Aqua Mare May 12-26 2028 AQM-051228-14 Cruise & Offers

Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island

Voyage AQM-051228-14 | 15 days DatesMay 12-26 2028 Duration14 nights ShipAqua Mare

Review East & West Galapagos Expedition Cruise, voyage AQM-051228-14, with its complete official schedule, accommodation guidance, and current offer assistance.

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Published itinerary route sequence for East & West Galapagos Expedition Cruise aboard Aqua Mare, Voyage AQM-051228-14
Published itinerary routeEast & West Galapagos Expedition Cruise · Voyage AQM-051228-14Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island · Schematic route sequence; not for navigation.

May 12, 2028 to May 26, 2028 · Voyage AQM-051228-14

Destinations & expedition experiences

This published program may be adapted by the captain and expedition team for weather, sea, ice, wildlife, permit or safety conditions. Panels preserve PONANT's planned destinations or regions without turning them into guaranteed landings.

Day 1
May 12, 2028Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia BorreroEcuador

Destination overview

Once you arrive at Baltra airport after traveling on one of our recommended flights, 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.

  • Day 1 · May 12, 2028Embarkation: MORNING

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 2
May 13, 2028El Barranco And Bahía Darwin, Genovesa IslandEcuador

Destination overview

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.

  • Day 2 · May 13, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 3
May 14, 2028Bahía Sullivan, Santiago Island And Sombrero Chino IslandEcuador

Destination overview

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.

  • Day 3 · May 14, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 4
May 15, 2028Bartolomé Island And Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz IslandEcuador

Destination overview

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.

  • Day 4 · May 15, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 5
May 16, 2028El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve And Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Santa Cruz IslandEcuador

Destination overview

This morning, visit a nature reserve to see the Galapagos Islands' famous giant tortoises in their natural habitat. This 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 the National Park headquarters.

  • Day 5 · May 16, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 6
May 17, 2028Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay, And Islote Osborn, Española IslandEcuador

Destination overview

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.

  • Day 6 · May 17, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 7
May 18, 2028Sante Fé Island And Plaza Sur IslandEcuador

Destination overview

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.

  • Day 7 · May 18, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 8
May 19, 2028Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz IslandEcuador

Destination overview

Build your own adventure today from a selection of activities, whether you’re interested in snorkeling, hiking, cycling, or even scuba diving. Please reach out to our Cruise Director onboard for more information. You will be able to meet new companions joining you onward for the next seven nights, and spend the evening exploring the main town of Puerto Ayora.

  • Day 8 · May 19, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 9
May 20, 2028Punta Cormorant, Bahía Post Office, And Mirador De La Baronesa, Floreana IslandEcuador

Destination overview

For your second morning in the Galapagos Islands, we will be anchored in the southern part of the Archipelago at Floreana Island. After breakfast, the morning wet landing excursion will take you to a big brackish water lagoon to observe greater flamingos, ducks, black-necked stilts and other shore birds at Punta Cormorant.

  • Day 9 · May 20, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 10
May 21, 2028Punta Moreno and Bahía Urbina, Isabela IslandEcuador

Destination overview

After a night of sailing, the morning sees our beautiful superyacht anchored on the western side of Isabela Island. As the biggest and youngest island in the Archipelago, Isabela was formed by five relatively young volcanoes and is characterized by giant tortoises and marine iguanas.

  • Day 10 · May 21, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 11
May 22, 2028Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island, And Caleta Tagus, Isabela IslandEcuador

Destination overview

Start the morning early with a workout on our sun deck at our next anchorage point of Punta Espinoza, part of a huge lava flow formed from one of the many eruptions of the La Cumbre volcano, known to be one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

  • Day 11 · May 22, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 12
May 23, 2028Puerto Egas, Playa Espumilla, And Caleta Bucanero, Santiago IslandEcuador

Destination overview

This morning, we’ll take a tender ride to Caleta Bucanero, a 17th century pirate rest stop where pirates used to stock up on fresh tortoise meat and fresh water. In case ocean conditions are unfavorable, we’ll visit Playa Espumilla instead, a golden sandy beach which is a well-known breeding ground for sea turtles.

  • Day 12 · May 23, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 13
May 24, 2028Rábida Island And Caleta Tortuga Negra, Santa Cruz IslandEcuador

Destination overview

Awake to the sounds of nature and a fresh breakfast before departing by tender to Rábida Island, also known as the red island. The color is the result of oxidation of very old porous lava. The setting adds local character and a distinctive sense of place to the published itinerary.

  • Day 13 · May 24, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 14
May 25, 2028Seymour Norte Island And Mosquera IslandEcuador

Destination overview

Your penultimate day in the Archipelago begins with refreshing breakfast before heading out to Seymour Norte Island, formed by uprisings of underwater volcanic lavas some 3.1 million years ago. The island is mostly known for its healthy population of land iguanas, blue-footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, and great frigate birds.

  • Day 14 · May 25, 2028No port clock time published

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Day 15
May 26, 2028Disembarkation At Baltra IslandEcuador

Destination overview

The last day begins with a luxurious breakfast set against the morning sunrise. Enjoy the views from Aqua Mare before we make our way to Baltra Island for disembarkation. Bid farewell to the crew and your beautiful home for the past week.

  • Day 15 · May 26, 2028Disembarkation: MORNING

Verified shore experiences

No destination-specific shore experience is published for this exact voyage and call in the verified source data. Deluxe Cruises can confirm current options before reservation.

Planning note: Times appear only when published for this sailing. Blank times remain unpublished; a source-system midnight placeholder is never treated as a genuine call time.

A closer look at this sailing

Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island aboard Aqua Mare

On May 12-26 2028, Aqua Mare sails 14 nights from Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island. East & West Galapagos Expedition Cruise brings together El Barranco And Bahía Darwin, Genovesa Island, Bahía Sullivan, Santiago Island And Sombrero Chino Island, Bartolomé Island And Cerro Dragón, Santa Cruz Island, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve And Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, Santa Cruz Island, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

Aqua Expeditions publishes the departure dates and complete ordered daily program, with broad embarkation and disembarkation timing but no port clock times. The source lists 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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We may have access to eligible pricing and amenities that are not displayed online. Before placing a deposit, ask us to compare a current like-for-like offer and review the value we can confirm for your requested sailing with Aqua Expeditions.

Comparable offers must be current and verifiable for the same ship or program, departure, accommodation category, fare terms, and inclusions. All fares, offers, and amenities are subject to eligibility, availability, and terms set by Aqua Expeditions.
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Luxury cruise planning summary

Aqua Mare May 12-26 2028: is Voyage AQM-051228-14 right for you?

This 15-day voyage aboard Aqua Mare sails Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island, with calls including El Barranco And Bahía Darwin, Bahía Sullivan, Bartolomé Island And Cerro Dragón, and El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve And Fausto Llerena Breeding Center. Voyage AQM-051228-14 matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure.

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What should travelers compare for Voyage AQM-051228-14?

For the May 12-26 2028 Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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What is included and not included on Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14?

For the May 12-26, 2028 Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island sailing aboard Aqua Mare: PONANT, its small sailing products and the Aqua Expeditions partner vessels have materially different fare inclusions. The current verified record does not establish one complete inclusion and exclusion schedule for this vessel, so dining, beverages, equipment, laundry and personal services must follow the exact ship, voyage and booking confirmation. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14?

For the May 12-26, 2028 Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island sailing aboard Aqua Mare: Primary-bed and occupancy arrangements differ between PONANT ships, small yachts and Aqua Expeditions vessels. The current verified record does not name a child or third-guest sleeping surface for this vessel, so no extra bed is assumed without the exact category record. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the May 12-26, 2028 Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island sailing aboard Aqua Mare: Activity availability depends on the vessel, voyage, destination and operating conditions. The current verified record does not establish that every named excursion or expedition activity is fare-included, so the exact program and booking confirmation control. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Aqua Mare for Voyage AQM-051228-14?

For the May 12-26, 2028 Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero to Disembarkation At Baltra Island sailing aboard Aqua Mare: High-speed Wi-Fi is published for this Aqua Expeditions vessel, subject to regional coverage and operating conditions. The current record does not establish a universal device limit or uninterrupted-performance promise. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Aqua Mare's verified headline statistics?
16Guests
16Crew
7Cabins
4Decks
50 mLength
What clothes should I bring for this May itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this May itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS dress guidance

  • Life aboard Aqua Mare is relaxed. Aqua publishes a no-shoes policy onboard and invites casual dress for dining-room meals.
  • Guests still need hiking or tennis shoes, water shoes, sun-protective clothing, and a sweater or fleece for applicable Galapagos conditions ashore.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Aqua Mare?
  • Aqua Mare publishes panoramic indoor and outdoor social spaces, a sun deck, outdoor six-person Jacuzzi, outdoor barbecue area, and a lower-deck Beach Club.
  • The official Galapagos guidance publishes high-speed Wi-Fi and laundry among included onboard services; connectivity can vary by location.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Aqua Mare have?
  • Aqua Mare publishes a convertible outdoor workout zone together with guided Galapagos activities that can include hikes, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
  • Activity operation, permits, equipment, ability requirements, wildlife rules, and sea or weather conditions are confirmed for the exact itinerary.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, expedition activity eligibility, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Aqua Mare guests expect?
  • Aqua Mare has seven individually designed cabins, including an Owner's Suite that can accommodate up to four guests. Published cabin sizes range from 172 to 861 square feet.
  • Published common features include air conditioning, ensuite rain shower, organic bath products, safe, and king or twin bedding according to cabin.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage AQM-051228-14 before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Aqua Mare?
  • Aqua recommends a minimum age of five for Aqua Mare. A guest under 18 must share a cabin with a guest age 18 or older.
  • A recommended age is not a promise that every landing, hike, swim, snorkel, or other Galapagos activity is suitable for a child.
  • Aqua's current public booking terms and Galapagos guidance reviewed on August 30, 2026 do not state a pregnancy cutoff. Obtain written voyage-specific clearance requirements before booking.

For Voyage AQM-051228-14: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Aqua Mare handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Aqua's public booking terms require travelers to be fit for the voyage and activities, but the reviewed Aqua Mare sources do not publish accessible-cabin inventory or mobility-device limits. Obtain written yacht-, landing-, and excursion-specific confirmation before booking.
  • Aqua requires relevant medical history to be declared before off-vessel activities and may refuse carriage when a traveler is medically or physically unfit.
  • Aqua states that its vessels carry a paramedic for emergencies and recommends international medical insurance.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Aqua Mare?
  • The current public Aqua sources reviewed for Aqua Mare do not establish a ship-specific smoking or vaping rule. Obtain the current written rule before reserving instead of applying PONANT main-fleet policy.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14?

For flights to Embarkation At Baltra Island And Bahia Borrero before this Aqua Mare cruise and home from Disembarkation At Baltra Island after Voyage AQM-051228-14, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

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Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

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Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14, use the guest identity and email recorded by PONANT. The current account can identify an agency booking but does not publish a manual booking-number linking field, so do not substitute a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My PONANT: Choose Account from PONANT's official website. Sign in with an existing email and password, or select Create account.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter title, first name, last name, date of birth, and email; complete the security challenge and submit. Marketing consent is optional.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the email instructions to choose a password or activate access, then sign in. Use Forgot Password with the registered email if needed.
  4. Step 4 — Check My bookings: Open My bookings and look for Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14. PONANT does not currently publish a self-service sequence for manually attaching an advisor booking.
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If Aqua Mare Voyage AQM-051228-14 does not appear, recheck that the account name, date of birth, and email match PONANT's reservation. Do not create duplicate accounts; contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the agency booking with PONANT.

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