Ecoventura’s new MV Origin has set sail as the luxury yacht departed on its maiden eight-day, seven-night voyage from San Cristobal Island on Sunday, February 28.

On February 28, MV Origin joined Ecoventura’s existing fleet on the B itinerary through the northwestern route. Its maiden voyage on the A itinerary departs March 6, taking guests around the southern central route through the islands. Both itineraries include daily, personalized excursions with optional snorkel and kayak tours led by two certified onboard naturalists.

In addition to offering the most favorable guide-to-passenger ratio in the region with just 10 guests per guide, MV Origin also has the most favorable passenger-to-crew ratio in this segment with 13 crew members.

Rates for 2016 start at $6,500 per person based on double occupancy, and include all meals, beverages and snacks, Captain’s welcome and farewell social gatherings, an open bar policy including wine and spirits, guided shore excursions,snorkel equipment and multiple sea kayaks, as well as transfers in the islands between the airport and dock.