Galapagos expedition cruises

Alya

The Alia's catamaran design guarantees you smooth sailing in the seas surrounding the Galapagos Islands.

Class: Luxury
Style: Motor catamaran
Passengers: 16 maximum
Length: 105 ft
Cruising speed: 12 knots

Cabin prices: ££££

Introducing 'Alya'

This luxury class, 16 passenger boat offers travelers a choice of eight, five and four day cruises through the Galapagos archipelago. Eight of the nine cabins have a private balcony and all are equipped with private bathrooms with hot water, air conditioning and a safe box. Throughout, the Alia is elegantly and tastefully decorated.

Alya offers 3 itineraries which can be taken individually or combined, making 4 possible cruise choices.

Contact us for availability and special offers.

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Starts on alternate Mondays

Cruise Day 
1Arrive at San Cristobal Airport
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Lobos Island (Marine)
2Cerro Brujo
Punta Pitt
3Punta Suárez
Gardner Bay
4Baltra Quay
Highlands of Santa Cruz
Baltra Quay
North Seymour Island
5Darwin Bay
Prince Philip's Steps
6Sullivan Bay
Bartolome Point
7Cerro Dragon
Black Turtle Cove
8Baltra Quay
Charles Darwin Research Station
Depart from Baltra Airport
Itinerary map for Alya A Eastern Islands Galapagos cruise

Highlights of the sites visited on this cruise

Blue-footed booby
Red-footed booby
Masked booby
Waved albatross
Magnificent frigatebird
Great frigatebird
Flamingo
Red-billed tropicbirds
Darwin's finches
Swallow-tailed gull
Storm petrels
Lava gull
Mockingbird
Green Sea Turtle
Marine iguana
Land iguana
Sea lion
Fur seal
Lava formations

On board 'Alya'

Cabins

Alya cabin Double-Twin Cabin

Double-Twin Cabin

Number of cabins of this type: 9

Bed configuration: twin beds, or a double bed

Decks

Alya deck Main Deck

Main Deck

(Deck level: 3)

Alya deck Upper Deck

Upper Deck

(Deck level: 2)

Alya deck Sun Deck

Sun Deck

(Deck level: 1)

The boat has:

- a library with a DVD collection

- a sundeck

- two bars

- a dining area

- a jacuzzi

- billingual staff and naturalist guide

Hiking

Snorkeling

Kayaking

(the use of kayaking and snorkeling equipment is free)

 

Maximum number of passengers

 16

Naturalist guides

 1

Crew members

 9

Overall length (ft)

 105

Cruising speed

 12

Gross tonnage

Draft

 6

Other technical information

Specifications
Year of construction: 2017
Type: Luxury Motor Catamaran
Length: 105 ft (32 m)
Beam: 43 ft (13 m)
Draft: 5,6 ft (1.70 m)
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Capacity: 16 passengers
Crew: 8 members + 1 bilingual guide
Engines: 2 Cumming Motors 350 HP
Water capacity: 2.500 gallons
Diesel capacity: 2.500 gallons
Electric Power: 110V and 220V
Accommodation:*
Main Deck:
Five 215ft² / 20m² double cabins (four with private balcony). Dining room and Lounge

Upper Deck:
Four 172ft² / 16m² double cabins (all with private balcony).
Safety & Navigation: All equipment meets / exceeds the international safety standards:

Life vests
GPS
Sonar
Naval radars
Fire detection and prevention systems.

This information has been provided by the boat operator and is subject to alteration

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Our prices

Prices are per person. The prices shown here are the current prices charged locally by each boat in their chosen currency. We charge our UK customers the equivalent price converted to British pounds at the current exchange rate. This protects you from currency fluctuations. You also benefit from our 100% financial protection and the knowledge that if anything goes wrong, or your plans change, our friendly experienced and resourceful travel specialists are here to help you.

Special offers

Special offers are often available (some are very generous) but they may only be open for short periods. Contact us to find out which offers available now.

Cruise Start date End date Nights Standard double-twin