Reservation

About Athala

The Athala II is a new luxury boat that was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands with a deluxe style. Her elegant design provides comfort, superior speed, excellent stability and meets all the latest safety standards.

The luxury catamaran Athala II offers comfortable accommodation, ample facilities and amenities of a larger boat while still preserving the relaxed exclusivity of a smaller vessel. You will enjoy of a private and exclusive experience with your friends, family or the group cruising with you.

All cabins on board are well decorating and perform a luxury touch, with a private bathroom, hot water, air conditioning, wall to wall carpeting. All have ocean views with large portrait windows (not portholes). All cabins are a minimum 175 square feet and the 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, lap tops, DVD player, stereo and library.

The upper deck has a well-stocked bar, Jacuzzi and a beautiful open teak deck area for relaxation, alfresco dining and barbeques.

The huge sundeck is great for dolphin and whale watching or to simply relax and soak up the sun between island excursions. In the evenings there is no better place for star gazing.

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

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Prices 2010:

* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE ATHALA IS WAIVING THE $270 FUEL SURCHARGE.

HIGH SEASON: June 15 to August 31 / December 16 to 31. Ask for our high season rates.

Cruise Prices Will Include: Galapagos cruises on the Athala are in air conditioned cabins with private facilities. Two visits to the Galapagos Island each day including all meals and tours, conducted by certified naturalist guides category III.

Cruise Prices Will Not Include: Airfare between Quito or Guayaquil (round-trip) and the Galapagos Islands, (approximate cost $415.00 per person), Galapagos National Park entrance fees, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, tips for naturalist guides and crew or captain, all personal expenses, gifts and purchases on the ship, rental of snorkel equipment and/or travel insurance.

Itinerary

*Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the times or nature of visits. Your guide will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.

The Athala II also preforms 5 days / 4 nigths and 4 days / 3 nights itineraries, feel free to ask one of our destination especialist for more information on these itineraries and a free quote.