M/C Athala II Galapagos Cruise Description:
The Luxury Catamaran Athala II Galapagos Cruise was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style.The elegant design provides more comfort, superior speed, excellent stability and meets all the latest safety standards. The Athala is unrivaled in offering the generous, comfortable accommodation and amenities of a larger boat while still preserving the relaxed exclusivity of a smaller vessel. All cabins on board are deluxe, with well-appointed private bathroom, water, air conditioning and wall to wall carpeting. All have ocean views with large portrait windows (not portholes).
KEY FEATURES
- The M/C Athala II Galapagos Cruise is a luxury catamaran – ensuring stable and comfortable cruising
- Main deck cabins with private balcony
- Spacious indoor and outdoor areas including al fresco dining to make the most of the scenery
- Dedicated cruise director and top naturalist guide allow a personalized Galapagos cruise experience
- Certified Smart Voyager seal approved by Rain-forest Alliance ensuring an Eco-friendly voyage
Key Features:
- Built Exclusively for Galapagos Cruising Many Common Areas and Jacuzzi
- Luxurious Private Rooms Bilingual Naturalist Guide Fully Carbon Neutral Cruise
Customer Reviews
“The crew really catered to the guests and genuinely seemed to care about all of us and how well our vacation was going. The boat, the crew, the amenities were superb.” “Crew were exceptional, the boat was beautiful and very comfortable and the itinerary excellent. We would like to give especially high praise to the crew of the Athala.
In many ways they made this trip exceptional for us. In particular, please pass along our warmest regards and sincere thanks to Omar, Freddy, Camilo and Martin. They truly stood out as exceptional and are a major part of why we would recommend the Athala to other travelers. They were truly amazing.”
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Vessel built | April 2007 |
| GRT | 320 tons |
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Overall Length | 98 feet / 30 mts |
| Beam | 37 feet / 11 mts |
| Draft | 4.6 feet / 1.40 mts |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Water Maker | 2000 gallons / day |
| Main and auxiliary engines | 2 John Deere 6081 AFM 300 HP |
| Electricity | 110 volts AC / 60 Hz |
| Safety & Navigation | All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life craft, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars, fire detection and prevention systems etc etc. |
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8 Days - Souther Loop Cruise
| SATURDAY – SATURDAY | |
|---|---|
| SATURDAY | Arrival to Baltra Island/Embarkation PM: Mosquera Islet |
| SUNDAY | AM: Santa Cruz: Cerro Dragón PM: Rabida Island |
| MONDAY | AM: Isabela Island:Humedales Wetlands / Tortoise Breeding Center PM: Isabela Island: Wall of Tears Comples |
| TUESDAY | AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay, Baroness Overlook PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point, Champion Islet |
| WEDNESDAY | AM: San Cristobal Island: Warlock Hill (Cerro Brujo), Kicker Rock PM: San Cristobal Island: Isla Lobos |
| THURSDAY | AM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station & Puerto Ayora PM: Santa Cruz: Highlands – Giant Tortoise |
| FRIDAY | AM: Española Island: Gardner Bay PM: Española Island: Suarez Point |
| SATURDAY | AM: Daphne Island PM: Baltra Disembarkation / Airport Transfer |
8 Days - Northern Loop Cruise
| SATURDAY – SATURDAY | |
|---|---|
| SATURDAY | Arrival to Baltra Island/Embarkation PM: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove |
| SUNDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay PM: Bartolomé Island |
| MONDAY | AM: Isabela Island: Urvina Bay PM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove |
| TUESDAY | AM: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point PM: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point |
| WEDNESDAY | AM: Santiago Island: Egas Point PM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach, Buccaneer Cove |
| THURSDAY | AM/PM: Santa Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora, Charles Darwin Center |
| FRIDAY | AM: Genovesa Island: El Barranco PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| SATURDAY | AM: North Seymour Island PM: Baltra Disembarkation / Airport Transfer |
NOTE: Cruise Itinerary is subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure).
Above prices include:
All shore excursions with English speaking guides
All meals while on board
All soft drinks and juices on board
Welcome cocktail
Complimentary one-time fully stocked minibar & snacks in all cabins
Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment
Complimentary use of 3 mm “shorty” wet suits
Sharing transfer between the airport in Baltra island and the dock upon arrival & departure on Saturday
Sharing transfer between Puerto Ayora and the airport in Baltra island upon departure on Thursday
VIP lounge at the airport in Baltra on outgoing flights
Above prices do not include:
Fuel Surcharge $200 net per person for 5 & 7 night cruises
Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands (* All air tickets for our cruises on board the MC Athala must be issued through Athala office.
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee $100
Tourist Transit Card TCT $20 per person (adults and children)
Guide and crew gratuities
Alcoholic beverages
Medical & Travel Insurance
Additional Notes:
* Prices apply for all 2016 itineraries
* Prices are in US Dollars, per person for 5 night (Saturday – Thursday) & 7 night (Saturday – Saturday) cruises
* Short 5-night cruises are subject to availability
* During peak season Easter (March 28-April 04), Christmas (Dec 19-26) and New Year (Dec 26-Jan 02) short 5-night sailings are permitted, however 7-night gross prices REGULAR season plus a surcharge of $400 NET per person apply.
* Cruise prices, Air tickets, Fuel Surcharge, National Park fee and TCT prices are subject to change without prior notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.
* Private transfers from Puerto Ayora to the airport in Baltra are available at an extra cost:
1 Pax $150 pp / 2-3 Pax $100 pp / 4-7 Pax $80 pp / 8-14 Pax $50 net per person – please contact us
Single Supplements:
* Single Supplements are assessed as follows: 1.5 x the above rate
Triple Occupancy:
* Triple cabins are not available at the moment.
Children Policies:
* Children are accepted from the age of 7 years old on wards.
* Children under 12 years sharing the cabin with an adult will benefit from 25% discount over the gross rates on all departures except Easter (March 28-April 04), Christmas (Dec 19-26) and New Year (Dec 26-Jan 02) cruises
* Children booked in double cabin for single use pay the adult rate
Please be aware that the prices vary consistently due to promotions and Galapagos last minute deals, so in order to GET THE BEST PRICE for the dates you desire please fill out the request form below.
After doing so, we will send you the absolute best prices for the dates that you indicate.
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