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Athala Luxury Catamaran

Category: Luxury Class
Departures: Friday, Saturday and Tuesday
Capacity: 16 passenger

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Facilities & Accommodation

The new luxury Catamaran Athala was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. The Catamaran design provides spacious accommodation, superior stability and meets all the latest safety standards. You are sure to find the layout, furnishings, food and crew to be at an excellent standard.

All 8 rooms on board are deluxe standard, each being spacious with superb furnishings, private bathroom, hot water, air conditioning, large portrait windows (not portholes). All main deck rooms have the additional luxury of a private balcony.

The main deck also boasts the dining area and a separate comfortable lounge area complete with plasma TVs, DVD player, stereo and small library. The upper deck has the bar, Jacuzzi and a beautiful open teak deck area for relaxation, alfresco dining and barbeques. The sundeck is great for soaking up the sun between island excursions and star gazing in the evenings.

There is a crew of 10 + 1 naturalist guide. Your crew is warm, friendly, full time, experienced and highly professional. Your guide is guaranteed to be bilingual (minimum fluent English and Spanish) and of the highest standard.


2010 SPECIAL PROMOTIONS


$500 OFF
$1000 off
10 % ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
  • All offers and promotions are subject to availability and change without notice.
  • Always contact one of our trip advisors for full details
  • Please contact our trip advisors for terms and conditions

 

2010 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Description 8 days 5 days 4 days
Deluxe cabins - High Season US$4449 US$2695 US$2195
Deluxe cabins- Low Season US$4189 US$2495 US$2095
 
Charter High Season US$59949 US$36449 US$29949
Charter Low Season US$56949 US$33949 US$28449

High season: June 15 - August 31 / December 1
Low season: January 01 - June 14 / September 01 - December 15

*All prices per person

Notes

  • Rates for christmas and new year will have a special rate
  • Single supplement 70%
  • Children discount 25%
  • All the cabins have the same cost

    ** 15% supplement for Christmas and New Year departures

2011 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Description 8 days 6 days 5 days 4 days
Deluxe cabins - High Season US$5.295 US$4.195 US$3.395 -----
Deluxe cabins- Low Season US$4.695 US$3.695 US$2.995 US$2.295
 
Charter High Season US$69.950 US$55.950 US$44.950 US$33.950
Charter Low Season US$62.950 US$49.950 US$39.950 US$29.950

High season: April 23 - 30/ June 18 - August 27/ November 19 - 26/ December 17 - 31
Low season: April 1 - 22/ May 1 - June 17/ August 28 - November 18/ November 27 - December 16

*All prices per person

Notes

**These prices are valid from April 2011!

  • Rates for christmas and new year will have a special rate
  • Single supplement 70%
  • Children discount 25%
  • All the cabins have the same cost

    ** 20% supplement for Christmas and New Year departures

 

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Rates include:
  • Top quality bilingual local guide throughout the cruise and land excursions
  • Dedicated onboard cruise manager
  • All meals on board, bottled water and sodas
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Complimentary bottle of champagne and fruit basket
  • Use of all amenities on board (lap tops, etc), snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins), and wetsuits
  • Airport assistance (Quito, Guayaquil and Galapagos Islands) and use of airport VIP lounges. (Quito & Guayaquil)
  • Complimentary Trip and planning service for all your needs in the region
  • Transfers in the islands
  • Hair Dryer in all cabins
Not included:
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee (US$100)
  • Galapagos Transit Control Card (US$10)
  • Fuel Surcharge
  • Roundtrip airfare to Galapagos
  • Tips to crew and staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Cancellation/medical insurance

Specifications

  • Year of construction: 2007
  • Category: Luxury class
  • Type: Motor catamaran
  • Length: 98 feet / 30 m
  • Beam: 37 feet / 11 m
  • Draft: 4.6 feet / 1.40 m
  • Gross Tonnage: 320 tons
  • Capacity: 16 passengers
  • Cabins: 8 cabins each a minimum 175 square feet
  • Main Engines: 2 John Deere 6081 AFM 300 HP
  • Max Speed: 13 knots
  • Water Capacity: minimum 3200 gallons
  • Water maker capacity: 2000 gallons / day
  • Material Construction: glass fiber
  • Interiors: wooden flooring
  • Exterior: Mature Teakwood flooring
  • Crew: 10 + 1 naturalist bilingual guide III
  • Navigation equipment: 2x 17 MEC 24 naval radars, Navned sonar, GPS
  • Communication equip.: SSB M802 & VHF M402S radios, SART responders
  • Fire equipment: Fire detection throughout vessel, 2x Self activating CO2 engine room extinguishers, 24x 10lb powder extinguishers, 4x 9ltr foam extinguishers, 6x 20lb CO2 extinguishers, 3 firehoses and pumps etc.
  • Life Saving equip: 2x 20-man lifecraft, 2x 10-man zodiacs 25HP Outboard motors, first aid kit, breathing equipment EEBD, EPIRB, flares etc

Additional Information

Its size and speed allows Athala to go further and visit more islands than other vessels. With unparalleled stability you are guaranteed a tranquil and relaxed cruise. We challenge you to find a luxury vessel with a better combination of stability, spacious accommodation and high quality furnishings at a more competitive price.

Itinerary 4 days

Saturday-Tuesday
Saturday:
Am: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to the boat.
Pm: Bartolomé
Sunday:
Am: Isabela Island - Vicente Roca Point
Pm: Fernandina Island - Espinosa Point
Monday:
Am: James Island: Puerto Egas
Pm: Rábida
Tuesday:
San Cristobal Island-Isla Lobos and transfer to the airport for your flight to the main land.

Itinerary 5 days

Tuesday-Saturday
Tuesday:
Am: Arrival in San Cristóbal island and transfer to the boat
Pm: La Galapaguera or Interpretation Center
Wednesday: Española island
Am: Bahía Gardner
Pm: Punta Suárez
Thursday: Floreana island
Am: Post Office Bay
Pm: Punta Cormorant
Friday:
Am: Santa Cruz Island- Charles Darwin Research Station
Pm: Islas Plaza
Saturday:
Am: North Seymour and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the main land.

Itinerary 8 days

OPTION 1:
A: Saturday-Saturday:
Saturday:
Am: Arrival in Baltra and transfer to boat
Pm: Bartolomé
Sunday:
Am: Isabela Island - Vicente Roca Point
Pm: Fernandina Island - Espinosa Point
Monday:
Am: James Island: Puerto Egas
Pm: Rábida
Tuesday:
Am: San Cristóbal island-Isla Lobos
Pm: La Galapaguera or Interpretation Center
Wednesday: Española island
Am: Bahía Gardner
Pm: Punta Suárez
Thursday: Floreana island
Am: Post Office Bay
Pm: Punta Cormorant
Friday:
Am: Santa Cruz Island- Charles Darwin Research Station
Pm: Islas Plaza
Saturday:
Am: North Seymour/ Baltra island-Transfer to the airport

OPTION 2:
B: Tuesday-Tuesday
Tuesday:
Am: Arrival in San Cristóbal island and transfer to the boat
Pm: La Galapaguera or Interpretation Center
Wednesday: Española island
Am: Bahía Gardner
Pm: Punta Suárez
Thursday: Floreana island
Am: Post Office Bay
Pm: Punta Cormorant
Friday:
Am: Santa Cruz Island- Charles Darwin Research Station
Pm: Islas Plaza
Saturday:
Am: North Seymour
Pm: Bartolomé
Sunday:
Am: Isabela Island - Vicente Roca Point
Pm: Fernandina Island - Espinosa Point
Monday:
Am: James Island: Puerto Egas
Pm: Rábida
Tuesday:
San Cristobal Island-Isla Lobos and transfer back to the airport

NB. Itineraries are subject to National Park regulations and can be modified without previous notice.

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