Alya Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.5 Exceptional
- Free Internet
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- En-Suite bathrooms
“hard to describe how wonderful this was! ”
Highlights
The beautiful Alya luxury catamaran offers year-round small-ship cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Social areas are tastefully decorated with inspiration from the Galapagos Islands to immerse yourself in the stunning surroundings. The large indoor lounge and fully-stocked bar are the perfect places to catch up with new friends after a day of adventuring or enjoy a drink while relaxing in the jacuzzi on the sundeck, which also has comfortable loungers. The onboard chef will prepare a variety of delicious fare of local and international cuisine. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, and dinner is table service with a choice of thoughtfully created dishes. Special dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice.
The Alya catamaran has 9 comfortable cabins featuring modern amenities and comforts in your home away from home. All staterooms feature ocean views, private en-suite bathrooms, luxury toiletries, a safety deposit box, and charging ports. Most cabins also have a private balcony for added relaxation.
The Alya offers a choice of 4 different itineraries exploring the best areas of the Galapagos Islands. Days are filled with exploration, getting up close with the curious Galapagos wildlife, including penguins, turtles, sea lions, and a variety of extraordinary birds. Activities include hiking to stunning viewpoints, snorkeling, panga rides, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
The experienced crew and knowledgeable naturalist guide will help to create the trip of a lifetime. Book online today to reserve your space aboard the Alya luxury catamaran.
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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Domestic Flight Non-Issuance Fee (60 USD per trip), National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip), Visas and Fees (20 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine with Dinner.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Cabin Types
Alya Reviews
- 9.5 Exceptional
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Vessel
9.7
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Crew
9.2
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Food
9.7
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Activities
9.4
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Value
9.3
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter D
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Belgium
Great experience with good friendly crew with service mind and very knowledgeable guide.
During our C itinerary we were living in animal planet in the excursions. Swimming and playing with sea lions and sea turtles. Talking with albatros. Every day healthy great food. Friendly crew and very good guide. Comfortable cabin and other facilities. Very much recommended.
- Recommended for
- Professional service minded crew, great chef, wonderful experiences with excursions.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stephanie M
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France
Magic!
Three to four different activities per dayPerfect organization Adaptability (the guide allowed us to go swimming with a whale and its baby)
- Recommended for
- Activity. Restoration. Team.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christine W
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United States
I could not have had a better experience!
Amazing staff! We were well cared for! The itinerary was jam packed and it exceeded my expectations. Highly organized and flawless! Food was amazing! Cabin and boat constantly cleaned.
- Recommended for
- 1) The Guide 2) The Crew 3) The activities
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- 9.2 Superb
- Patricia H
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United Kingdom
once in a lifetime fabulous trip!
hard to describe how wonderful this was! we were met by Renny our wonderful guide and Henry (wonderful too) who is studying to be a guide. We were so lucky to have a perfect mix of 10 other passengers and it felt like a family reunion as we all hit it off from the start. The ship is beautiful and roomy and we really enjoyed all of the experiences, especially the fabulous snorkeling! we saw at least 100 turtles, a ton of friendly and playful sea lions, two many marine iguanas to count and they get almost cute once you get used to them, penguins, sharks, fish of course and a mom with baby whale. the crew was delightful and so helpful, they practically lift you off the boat. Meals were great as were all the snacks (hot chocolate is total yum after you’re out snorkeling awhile) and water coffee tea and some goodies are always available. our two zodiac captains were really talented, Jaime our bartender was so fun and the whole staff a delight! Would love to do it again but could never match this experience. LOVED IT!
- Recommended for
- snorkling. the crew. our fellow travelers.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Michael S
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United States
Excellent Guided Galapagos experience on luxury small ship.
The well planned and executed excursions, the generous sized cabin and balcony and the fine dining.
- Recommended for
- The Naturalist Guide, the ship and the crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Wendy B
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United Kingdom
Amazing unforgettable trip on the beautiful Alya.
What a truly amazing experience! We absolutely loved the Alya. Delightful staff, lovely cabins with private balconies & communal areas with plenty of space. The food was beyond all my expectations & plentiful & we even had a lesson in how to make Ceviche. We were extremely fortunate to have an excellent guide in Fabian along with lovely fellow passengers who along with the superb staff helped to make the whole experience unforgettable. We saw so much more wildlife than expected & the snorkelling was a particular highlight for me. I would recommend anyone thinking of a trip to the Galápagos to book a trip on the Alya. You will not be disappointed.
- Recommended for
- The snorkelling & hiking. The staff & particularly our guide Fabian. The excellent food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kathy L
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Canada
Experience of a lifetime
We did the Itinerary A and had the most wonderful experience. We saw plenty of wildlife (even swam with penguins!) and our guide Fernanda was very knowledgeable. The days are packed with activities though the crew manage to make you feel like you’re still on vacation and not rushed at all. Talking about the crew, each and everyone of them is very professional, a very entertaining bunch and made everyone feel at home. At the end of the cruise, we all felt like a big family, crew and guests altogether. The food was excellent and varied. Lots of options for everyone’s taste. The boat in itself feels very new, modern and spacious. The view from the top deck is something special at sunset! There is never a dull moment and this is truly the experience of a lifetime! Thanks again to everyone for making our experience on board so special.
- Recommended for
- Great food and staff, great itinerary (A) and great installation
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- 10 Exceptional
- Fernando C
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Brazil
Fantastic
Effort of the entire crew to please the tourists and managed to leave an excellent environment all the time.
- Recommended for
- The boat itself, food and tours.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter G
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United States
Value for your money
How attentive and friendly everyone was to our needs
- Recommended for
- How hard the crew worked to please you, the food, the boat
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ellie F
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United States
Amazing cruise!
Crew and naturalist are amazing! Beautiful boat. Amazing animal encounters. Great itinerary.
- Recommended for
- Snorkeling, food, the stars!
