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Athala - Luxury Catamaran
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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.
Boat Statistics:
| Category: |
Luxury Motor Catamaran |
| Capacity: |
16 Passengers |
| Accommodations: |
4 upper deck cabins (min. 175 sq. feet)
4 main deck cabins with private balcony |
| Safety and Navigation: |
All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life craft, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars, fire detection and prevention systems etc. |
| Crew: |
Captain, cook, 5 sailors, and 1 naturalist guide |
| Speed: |
12 knots |
| Length: |
98 ft. (30m) |
| Beam: |
37 ft. (11m) |
| Draft: |
4.6ft. (1,40m) |
| Gross Tonage: |
317 tons. |
| Main Engines: |
2 John Deere 6081 AFM 300 HP |
| Water Maker : |
2000 gallons / day |
| Exterior: |
Mature teakwood flooring |
| Crew: |
Captain
Bilingual Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide
Cruise Manager
8 other crew |
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Prices 2012 - Individual Rates
Cabin Category |
Details |
5 Nights / 6 Days
Sat to Thu |
7 Nights / 8 Days
Saturday
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Regular Season |
Low Season |
Regular Season |
Low Season |
Any Cabin
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All cabins have sea views |
$4,245 |
$3,990 |
$4,950 |
$4,655 |
INCLUDES:
All shore excursions with English speaking guides.
All meals while onboard.
All soft drinks and juices onboard.
VIP lounge at Baltra airport on outbound flight from Galapagos.
VIP lounge at Quito or Guayaquil airport on flights to Galapagos
Complimentary one-time fully stocked minibar in all cabins.
Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment.
Complimentary use of 3mm "shorty" wet suits.
Sharing transfers between the airport in Baltra and the dock.
NOT INCLUDES:
Fuel Surcharge $200 USD per person
Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee USD100,00 per adult / USD50,00
per child under 12yrs.
Tourist Transit Card TCT at USD10,00 per person (adults and children).
Guide and crew gratuities.
Alcoholic beverages.
For 5-Night Cruises Only: Private transfer from P. Ayora to the
airport in Baltra on Thursday 1 Pax US$160 / 2-3 Pax US$80 / 4-7 Pax
US$50 / 8-14 Pax US$30 per person.
Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge imposed by local authorities.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Prices apply for all 2012 5- & 7-night itineraries.
Prices are in US Dollars, per person for 5 night (Saturday - Thursday) & 7 night (Saturday - Saturday) cruises.
Short cruises are subject to availability.
For short cruises taken during high season dates (Easter, Christmas& New Year), 7-night prices apply.
Cruise prices, Air tickets, Fuel Surcharge, National Park fee and TCT
prices are subject to change without prior notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS:
Single Supplements are assessed as follows: 1.5 x the above rate.
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY:
Triple cabins are not available at the moment - will be implemented soon.
CHILDREN
DISCOUNTS:
Children are accepted from the age of 8 years old onwards.
Children under 12 years sharing the cabin with an adult will benefit from 25% discount over the gross rates on all departures except
Easter (March 31-April 07), Christmas (December 22-29) and New Year (December 29-January 05) cruises.
Prices 2012 - Charter Rates
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5 Nights / 6 Days
Sat to Thu |
7 Nights / 8 Days
Saturday
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High Season |
Regular Season |
Low Season |
High Season |
Regular Season |
Low Season |
16 passengers
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$79,200 |
$59,500 |
$56,500 |
$79,200 |
$69,500 |
$66,000 |
*Low Season Rates apply for all departures in October and November as well as for December 1st, 8th, and December 15th departures only.
*High Season Rates apply for our Easter (March 31-April 07), Christmas (Dec 22- 29) and New Years (Dec 29-Jan 05) cruises.
INCLUDES:
VIP lounge at Baltra airport on outbound flight from Galapagos.
All shore excursions with English speaking guides.
All meals while onboard.
All soft drinks and juices onboard.
Welcome Cocktail.
VIP lounge at Quito or Guayaquil airport on flights to Galapagos.
Complimentary one-time fully stocked minibar in all cabins.
Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment.
Complimentary use of 3mm "shorty" wet suits.
Sharing transfer between the airport in Baltra and the dock upon arrival.
NOT INCLUDES:
Air tickets to and from the Galapagos Islands.
Galapagos National Park Entrance USD100,00 per adult /
USD50,00 per child under 12yrs.
Fuel Surcharge $200 USD per passenger
Guide and crew gratuities.
Tourist Transit Card TCT at USD10,00 per person (adults and children)
Alcoholic beverages.
For 5-Night Cruises Only: Private transfer from P. Ayora to the
airport in Baltra on Thursday1 Pax US$160 / 2-3 Pax US$80 / 4-7 Pax US$50 / 8-14 Pax US$30 per person.
Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge imposed by local authorities.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Prices apply for all 2012 5- & 7-night itineraries .
Charter price is in US Dollars for 5 or 7 night cruises for up to 16 passengers.
No discounts apply if a charter is booked with less than 16 passengers.
During Easter, Christmas and New Year cruises short 5-night sailings are permitted, however 7-night prices apply Cruise prices, Air tickets, Fuel Surcharge, National Park fee and
TCT prices are subject to change without prior notice in the
event of circumstances beyond our control.
Charters require a signed charter agreement between both parties.
Itineraries 2012
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5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS (SOUTH & WEST)
| FROM SATURDAY TO THURSDAY |
Day |
Time |
| Saturday |
AM: Baltra Airport
PM: Sombrero Chino, Santiago Island |
| Sunday |
AM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island |
| Monday |
AM: Port Villamil, Isabela Island
PM: Wall of Tears, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday |
AM: Post Office, Floreana Island
PM: Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island |
| Wednesday |
AM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
PM: Isla Lobos, San Cristobal Island |
| Thursday |
AM: Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Baltra Airport |
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS (ESPAÑOLA)
| FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY |
Day |
Time |
| Saturday |
AM: Baltra Airport
PM: Sombrero Chino, Santiago Island |
| Sunday |
AM: Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Rabida Island |
| Monday |
AM: Port Villamil, Isabela Island
PM: Wall of Tears, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday |
AM: Post Office, Floreana Island
PM: Punta Cormorant, Floreana Island |
| Wednesday |
AM: Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island
PM: Isla Lobos, San Cristobal Island |
| Thursday |
AM: Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Highlands, Santa Cruz Island |
| Friday |
AM: Punta Suarez, Española Island
PM: Gardner Bay, Española Island |
| Saturday |
AM: Black Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Baltra Airport |
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS (GENOVESA)
| FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY |
Day |
Time |
| Saturday |
AM: Baltra Airport
PM: Mosquera Island |
| Sunday |
AM: Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island
PM: Bartolome Island |
| Monday |
AM: Urbina Bay, Isabela Island
PM: Tagus Cove, Isabela Island |
| Tuesday |
AM: Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island
PM: Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island |
| Wednesday |
AM: Puerto Egas, Santiago Island
PM: Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island |
| Thursday |
AM: Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
PM: Highlands, Santa Cruz |
| Friday |
AM: El Barranco, Genovesa Island
PM: Darwin Bay Beach, Genovesa Island |
| Saturday |
AM: North Seymour Island
PM: Baltra Airport |
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