Alya

Award winning new catamaran offering the ultimate in luxury with fantastic wildlife experiences.

Category Length Guests Cabins
Luxury 31.50 mt2 / 103.34 ft 16 9

Category: Luxury

Length: 31.50 mt2 / 103.34 ft

Guests: 16

Cabins: 9

The Alya is known as the 'Jewel of the Galapagos' due to its unique and cutting edge design inspired by the colours of the earth and sea. It offers real luxury in its spacious cabins, each with panoramic windows and private balconies. You can relax in the on board jacuzzi and enjoy fantastic hospitality from the local crew. Group sizes are a maximum of 16 guests. The Alya was a World Travel Awards nominee in 2019 and is Smart Planet Certified, due to the efforts of its owners to seek environmental balance in their activities.

Start planning your Galapagos Holiday of a lifetime by calling Rachel now on 01482 887 453

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Itinerary

Alya offers three itineraries; a 5-day northern route, 6-day western route and 6-day southern route. If you have a particular interest in birds or reptiles and depending on the time of year of your visit, one could have the edge over the other – and we can help advise on this.

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Alya Itinerary 5-days Central A

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Alya Itinerary 6-days Western B

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Alya Itinerary 6-Days Southern C

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Deck Plan/Spec

Facilities

Sun deck with loungers, Jacuzzi, Kayaks, Paddle boards, Snorkel equipment, Unlimited purified water, tea and coffee

Dimensions

  • Length: 31.50 mt2 / 103.34 ft
  • Beam: 12.50 mt2 / 41.01 ft
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  • Range:
  • Speed: Cruising speed 12 knots
  • Electric Power Supply: 110V and 220V

Crew

9 crew members + 1 bilingual guide

Snorkelling

Yes

Equipment

  • 35 life jackets
  • 4 life buoys 9mm
  • Flare gun, smoke signals
  • SOS flashlights and other types of visual signals
  • 2 survival rafts, 25 passengers each
  • Fire extinguishers and hoses
  • Fire detectors and complete fire protection system

Cabins

9 cabins for a maximum of 16 guests situated on the main and upper deck. Each cabin has personalised air-conditioning, a private balcony and ocean view panoramic windows as well as a writing desk and fitted wardrobes.

Rates

2024 prices start at GB£3089 (US$3800) per person for a 5-day cruise.
  • Alya is available to charter
  • 50% single supplement
  • 50% surcharge per person for Christmas and New Year departures
  • Children from 6 years old accepted
  • Rates include wet suit rental, snorkel gear, beach towels and use of equipment
  • Including all accommodation, food, soft drinks, services of a top class naturalist, $20 Galapagos Migration Card.
  • Excluding flight to Galapagos, $200 Galapagos National Park entrance fee, bottled and alcoholic drinks, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses
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