Darwin's Steps

Alya Catamaran

Alya Catamaran

$3600 / per person

The Alya is a superior first-class catamaran built in 2017 and designed to deliver a smooth, stylish, and environmentally conscious Galapagos experience. With Smart Voyager certification and space for just 16 guests, it offers an intimate atmosphere paired with modern comforts and excellent service. Its nine cabins—eight of them with private balconies—are spread across the main and upper decks, each equipped with private bathrooms, hot water, air conditioning, hairdryers, safes, and internal communication systems, ensuring both comfort and convenience throughout your stay.

Onboard, guests enjoy a range of inviting social areas, including a dining room with a coffee station, a lounge, a bar, and a small library. The upper deck offers an alfresco area for relaxed gatherings, while the spacious sundeck features a solarium with a Jacuzzi and sun loungers, the perfect spot for panoramic island views. With free use of snorkeling gear and kayaks, the Alya makes it easy to balance relaxation with active exploration in the islands.

Every detail of the Alya is crafted to enhance your Galapagos journey, from the attentive service of its eight crew members to the guidance of its bilingual naturalist. Daily excursions include hiking, wildlife observation, snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking, providing immersive encounters with the unique ecosystems of the archipelago. Whether savoring a freshly prepared meal, sipping cocktails on deck, or spotting sea lions and seabirds just offshore, the Alya offers a rewarding and memorable way to experience the Galapagos Islands.

Technical Features and Specifications

  • Type: Superior First-class motor Catamaran.
  • Construction: Guayaquil 2017.
  • Length: 31.50 m.
  • Beam: 12.50 m.
  • Draft: 1.70 m.
  • Capacity: 16 passengers.
  • Crew: 8 members + 1 bilingual guide.
  • Cruising speed: 12 knots.
  • Engines: 2 CummingMotors 350 HP.
  • Water capacity: 2,500 gallons.
  • Diesel capacity: 2,500 gallons.
  • Electric power: 110V and 220V.

1

Itinerary A: 5 Days - 4 Nights

  • Day 1 – Thursday: Baltra Island: Airport // Black Turtle Cove.
  • Day 2 – Friday: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay – El Barranco.
  • Day 3 – Saturday: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay // Bartolome Island.
  • Day 4 – Sunday: Santiago: Chinese Hat – Mosquera Islet.
  • Day 5 – Monday: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station // Baltra Island Airport.

2

Itinerary B: 6 Days - 5 Nights

  • Day 1 – Monday: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
  • Day 2 – Tuesday: Isabela Island: Moreno Point – Elizabeth Bay.
  • Day 3 – Wednesday: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay // Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
  • Day 4 – Thursday: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove – Vicente Roca Point.
  • Day 5 – Friday: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach – Puerto Egas.
  • Day 6 – Saturday: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach – Airport.

3

Itinerary C: 6 Days - 5 Nights

  • Day 1 – Saturday: Arrive at Baltra airport // North Seymour Island.
  • Day 2 – Sunday: South Plazas Island – Santa Fe Island.
  • Day 3 – Monday: Interpretation Center // Kicker Rock // Lobos Island (San
  • Cristobal Island).
  • Day 4 – Tuesday: Gardner Bay // Suarez Point (Española Island).
  • Day 5 – Wednesday: Cormorant Point // Devil’s Crown // Alieri Hill (Floreana Island).
  • Day 6 – Thursday: Santa Cruz Island: Highlands. Transfer to Baltra airport.

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