Description
The Alya Catamaran is also known as the “Jewel of the Galapagos” due to its design representing the perfection, beauty and uniqueness of this paradise. Enjoy a comfortable and exclusive experience on the Alya Catamaran. The boat offers 9 spacious air-conditioned double cabins that can accommodate up to 16 passengers. Each cabin offers a private balcony allowing you to enjoy the landscape in complete privacy. The culinary experience is also part of the adventure on this amazing cruise.
Features
Length: 31.50 m / 103.34 ft
Beam: 12.50 m / 41.01 ft
Beam: 12.50 m / 41.01 ft
9 cabins double occupancy
4 Upper Deck Twin Cabins with private balcony
4 Main Deck Twin Cabins with private balcony
1 Main Deck Matrimonial Cabin without balcony
4 Upper Deck Twin Cabins with private balcony
4 Main Deck Twin Cabins with private balcony
1 Main Deck Matrimonial Cabin without balcony
Indoor/Outdoor Living Room – Indoor/Outdoor Dining Area – Outdoor/Indoor Bar Area – Jacuzzi – Sundeck
16 Passengers
10 Crew members
10 Crew members
Free Wifi
Plated food and buffet style
Air conditioned cabins and common areas (Individual air conditioning for each cabin)
Itinerary A – 5 days/4 nights (Thursday to Monday)
Day – Thursday
Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca ChannelVisit of Black Turtle Cove
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Friday
Visit of Genovesa Island (Darwin Bay and Barranco)All meals on board
Day – Saturday
Visit of Santiago (Bahia Sullivan) and Bartolome IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Sunday
Visit of Santiago (Sombrero Chino) and Mosquera IsletAll meals on board
Day – Monday
Back to Santa Cruz and visit of Charles Darwin Scientific StationTransfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board
Full itinerary
Itinerary B – 6 days/5 nights (Monday to Saturday)
Day – Monday
Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca ChannelVisit of the highlands of Santa Cruz (Los Gemelos and El Chato reserve)
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Tuesday
Visit of Isabela Island (Moreno Point and Elizabeth Baie)All meals on board
Day – Wednesday
Visit of Isabela Island (Urbina Bay) and Fernandina (Punta Espinosa)All meals on board
Day – Thursday
Isabela Island (Tagus Cove and Punta Vicente Roca)All meals on board
Day – Friday
Visit of Santiago Island (Espumilla Beach and Egas Port)All meals on board
Day – Saturday
Back to Santa Cruz and visit of Playa Las BachasDisembarkation around 9:00 am
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board
Full itinerary
Itinerary C – 6 days/5 nights (Saturday to Thursday)
Day – Saturday
Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca ChannelVisit of North Seymour Island
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Sunday
South Plaza and Santé Fe IslandsAll meals on board
Day – Monday
San Cristobal Island (Interpretation Center and Isla Lobos)All meals on board
Day – Tuesday
Espanola Island (Gardner Bay and Suarez Point)All meals on board
Day – Wednesday
Floreana Island (Cormorant Point, Devil’s Crown and Alieri Hill)All meals on board
Day – Thursday
Back to Santa Cruz and visit of the highlands of Santa Cruz (Los Gemelos and El Chato reserve)Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board
Full itinerary
Inclusions & exclusions
Inclusions
- Airport assistance;
- All meals on board;
- Double occupancy cabin;
- Water, tea, coffee, juice;
- Kayaks and paddle boards on board;
- Fins, mask, snorkel and wetsuit for snnorkeling;
- Bath and deck towels;
- Safety and emergency equipment on board (life jackets, life rafts, fire alarms, GPS, cellular and satellite phones, first aid kit, radio);
- Excursions and transfers mentioned in the itinerary;
- English and Spanish speaking naturalist guide from the Galapagos National Park.
Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights;
- INGALA migration control card 20 USD (airport);
- Entrance fee of 200 USD to Galapagos National Park*;
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages;
- Travel and emergency medical care insurances;
- Local tax IVA (mandatory for Ecuadorian travelers);
- Gratuities.
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Booking and cancellation conditions
- Once we received your request for the chosen departure date and duration, we will contact the provider to confirm the availability.
- Once the availability is confirmed, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm your reservation. No space is held without a deposit.
- If the availability changed after your booking, we will contact you to change the date or to proceed to a refund.
- The deposit amount is 100% non refundable, once the availability is confirm with the provider.
- The total amount is required 90 days before departure date and is not refundable. If the total amount is not received 90 days before departure, the reservation will be considered cancelled.
- The participant can pay the total amount due in several payments before the deadline.
- If the package is canceled by the customer more than 90 days before departure, any additional amount paied to the initial deposit will be refunded, less transaction fees.
- For a reservation made 90 days or less before departure or for promotional selected departures, the full amount is requiered on booking and is non refundable.
Please note that for Ecuadorian travelers, the 15% IVA tax will be added to the amount displayed.
All prices are subject to change without notice. If the final rate varies from the amount indicated on the website, you will be notified of the new price before confirming your reservation.
All itineraries are subject to change without notice.