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Elena Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time in the Galapagos. The boat Golondrina was great as were the staff especially the guide enrique was excellent -his knowledge of the Galapagos and his English were superb. We had a brillient time - thanks for all your efforts. Helma
 
 
 
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CRUISE DETAILS
Athala Luxury Catamaran

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

Facilities and 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.

 

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE $3689
    On the following selected departures:
    September 15-22, 19-26
    December 8-15, 12-19
  • Package includes:
    • Round trip Galapagos air tickets
    • Transit Control Card
    • 2 hotel nights
    • 4 transfers
    • Special dinner.
      Limited time offer.
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2 x 1
$1000 OFF
$500 DISCOUNT
FAMILY DEPARTURES
  • Special 50% discount for kids up to 16 years old
    • During July departures
    • Limited time offer
    • This promotion can not be combined with any other promotion
    • Terms and conditions apply
  • CONTACT OUR TRIP ADVISORS FOR MORE DETAILS
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

2009 prices per person (except charter) starting at:

Description 8 days 5 days 4 days
Deluxe cabins-High and Low Season US$4189 US$2489 US$2229
 
Charter US$59950 US$32950 US$32099

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

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

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Rates include:

  • All meals
  • Transfers in the islands
  • All shore excursions with an English speaking naturalist guide

Not included:

  • US$100 Galapagos National Park entrance fee
  • Airfare from mainland Ecuador
  • Bottled beverages
  • Gratuities
  • 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: Sta Cruz: Cerro Dragon
Pm: Sombrero Chino Island
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: Sta Cruz: Cerro Dragon
Pm: Sombrero Chino Island
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: Sta Cruz: Cerro Drago
Pm: Sombrero Chino Island
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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