Alya Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary B (Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz)
Start: 2027-01-04
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Galapagos

9.4 Superb

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 828 / day Check dates

“The ship is beautiful and roomy and we really enjoyed all of the experiences, especially the fabulous snorkeling! ”
Patricia H, United Kingdom

Highlights

Choice of 4 itineraries
Fully-stocked bar and jacuzzi

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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05 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 4,600

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09 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 5,700

FULL

14 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

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19 Nov

5 Days / 4 Nights

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~~$ 4,600~~ $ 4,140 Save 10% -10%

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23 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 5,700

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28 Nov

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 5,700

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03 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

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07 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 5,700

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12 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

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~~$ 5,700~~ $ 5,415 Save 5% -5%

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17 Dec

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 4,600

FULL

21 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 8,550

FULL

26 Dec

6 Days / 5 Nights

$ 8,550

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Included: VAT, 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 / trip), National Park Fees ($220).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages.

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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Boat features

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Rooms with Balcony
Stand Up Paddleboard
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Camera room
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Kayaks
Hair Dryer in Cabin
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, French, and Spanish.

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2017

Year renovated: 2019

Length: 31.5 m

Deck area: 23.8 m2

Beam: 12.50 m

Top speed: 12 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 10

Freshwater maker: yes

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Alya Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.7
Crew

9.1
Food

9.7
Activities

9.4
Value

9.2

10 Exceptional
Fernando C
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.
05 Feb, 2022

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Maria S
Sweden

Fantastic Galapagos cruise
Completely jam packed experience with excursions as well as snorkeling on a daily basis. Great food and crew throughout
Recommended for
The proximity to the animals, the experience both on the boat as well as off the boat. the crew
17 Nov, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Dominik K
Switzerland

Fantastic for nature lovers
We spent a brilliant week on the Alya and were pampered all around. Thanks to the activities, we were able to see a lot of different animals!
Recommended for
Land and water activities. Eat. Friendliness of the crew & guide.
14 Sep, 2025

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Stephanie M
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.
16 Sep, 2024

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Dieter M
Germany

Outstanding
The snorkeling tours were awesome
Recommended for
Great staff, awesome cabin, great program
17 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Stephen D
United Kingdom

Excellent trip from Start to Finish
Excellent, actually exceeded expectations. Food was great and plenty of variation. Cocktails very good! We stayed in the Galápagos afterwards, crew delivered our bags to shore a bit later on our departure morning so we could enjoy the morning in town without worrying about luggage. storage. Thank you!
Recommended for
Quality of the Boat. Crew helpful and friendly. The Guides enthusiasm and passion.
28 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Christine W
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
17 Jun, 2023

8.4 Very good
Tara B
United States

What a ship!
My son and I had a fabulous vacation and enjoyed all of the excursions as well as the helpful staff and the other vacationers.
Recommended for
The staff. The amenities of the ship. The snorkeling spots.
10 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Anna Katharina Franziska Beatrice G
Germany

Amazing trip
Great experience, it was a dream.
Recommended for
Iguana. Lizard. Penguin.
13 May, 2025

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Patricia H
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.
31 Oct, 2024

41 reviews

9.4 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Daniela S
Switzerland

Exceeded all expectations!
The crew has perfectly organized all the processes in the background. We have seen the most beautiful places in Galapagos. The luxury and food on board spoiled us. The cabins are spacious, with balconies and huge comfortable beds. The crew was very accommodating and friendly, we enjoyed and felt very comfortable! The program was balanced between snorkeling, land trips, boat trips and free time. A perfect holiday!
Recommended for
The crew perfectly organized all the processes in the background, we saw the most beautiful places in Galapagos, the luxury and the food on board spoiled us
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Lara D
Canada

A true five star experience
Snorkeling with sea creatures was the highlight of our trip. The snacks, hot drinks and warm towels were very much appreciated after all water excursions. We truly appreciated the attention to all the little things on the boat.
Recommended for
Food, attentive crew and guide, accommodation
14 Sep, 2022

10 Exceptional
michael H
United States

A Perfect Getaway!
Fantastic trip. Hiking with a tremendous guide everyday (usually twice a day - morning and afternoon). Snorkeling in beautiful, clear, sea-life-filled waters (watching a sealion chase two sharks out of a cove was the highlight). Three incredible meals each day - everything fresh and delicious. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful - always going the extra step (hot chocolate awaiting us after snorkeling was a great treat). The boat is beautiful and comfortable - small, but big enough. My fellow travelers were a delightful bunch - engaging, smart, funny and helpful. This was the perfect get away!
Recommended for
Location. Crew. People.
16 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Michael S
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.
22 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Wendy B
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.
30 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Peter D
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.
12 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Paul F
United States

We packed in a lot of great experiences, hikes guided by a knowledgeable and entertaining naturalist, snorkles, while meeting good new friends and eating great food.
Getting up close to sea lions, iguanas and rare birds.
Recommended for
Immaculate ship, excellent service and a varied and interesting itinerary.
05 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
neil S
Australia

Incredible experience
Superb
Recommended for
Great team aboard. Wonderful diversity of organised activities. Great organisation with no surprises other than good ones.
08 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Ellie F
United States

Amazing cruise!
Crew and naturalist are amazing! Beautiful boat. Amazing animal encounters. Great itinerary.
Recommended for
Snorkeling, food, the stars!
30 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Julianna J
United States

Everything about the Alya was amazing!
Everything about our trip was amazing, and the Galapagos is nothing short of magical. I can't say enough good things about our crew and guide. I particularly want to emphasize how moved I was that the crew not only remembered the wedding anniversary that my husband and I were celebrating during our cruise, but staged a massive celebration! They decorated our cabin, baked us a cake, and put on the best dance party I've been to in years. I really cannot recommend this ship highly enough! Everyone was amazing, and the experience was perfect.
Recommended for
The wonderful guide and crew, getting to see so much of the Galapagos, and the family atmosphere on board the ship.
14 Oct, 2022

5.2 Review score
james S
United States

Disappointed
Loved what I saw of the Galapagos but feel like there is much more there that we didn't see.
Recommended for
Unfortunately our itinerary didn't cover much of the bio diversity of the Galapagos Islands, we felt like we were going to the same place three times over. The crew was very helpful but not very personable and our guide was more interested in flirting with the crew than interacting with the guests.
23 Sep, 2022

10 Exceptional
Kathy L
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
31 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Mathieu L
France

Better than expected
Being so close to wildlife, very exclusive experience, high quality of the boat with a highly professional crew and guide, amazing and diverse landscape.
Recommended for
Itinerary, crew and guide, atmosphere
05 Feb, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Peter M
Australia

A unique place and experience
A wonderful and unique experience full of interesting activities
Recommended for
The Galapagos. The service and food on board. The other passengers.
29 Jul, 2026

9.2 Superb
Tracey B
United Kingdom

Bucket list tick
Everything was amazing, we saw lot's of wild life, the trips were all good and the itinerary although it was intense, it worked well. The crew were all very attentive and caring. Take plenty of $$$$$.. the drinks are very expensive
Recommended for
Amazing wildlife, very friendly staff, comfortable
17 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
PENG H
China

I will remember the trip of a lifetime, thank you to the travelers, guides and crew who accompanied me, and thank you to Liveaboard
This five-day, four-night itinerary was great. There were 8 people on this trip, 5 of them from the United States and 2 from Brazil, and they were all very good. As a solo traveller, I was pleasantly surprised to have a separate room to myself. I told liveaboard that I was vegetarian when I booked, so I was flattered to have a separate vegetarian option for each meal on Alya, and I was very grateful to liveaboard for calling or emailing me twice to confirm the details of the trip. Also regarding snorkeling, I had never snorkeled before, so I was very scared at first, but the tour guide Fernanda would take me on a snorkeling trip every time, and the lifebuoy, life jacket and her help made me fully enjoy the last snorkeling from the worry of going into the water at the beginning to the last ten. Snorkeling equipment and clothes are also provided on board, and because of myopia, I was fitted with a myopia mask in advance, which also played a big role this time. 🙏 Thank you to the crew and guide of the Alya, Fernanda, and to the American and Brazilian friends who were on board this time, it was an experience of a lifetime, and I was deeply touched by the wildlife, the natural environment and the way people and animals get along with each other.
Recommended for
Snorkeling. Hat Island, China. San Diego Island.
07 Apr, 2025

8.0 Very good
Kirrily D
Australia

Once in a lifetime trip
If you want to be completely spoilt by outstanding service, experiences with nature without the crowds and delicious, beautiful presented food, this is the trip for you.
Recommended for
Wonderful excursions. Amazing service. Excellent boat.
28 Sep, 2026

8.0 Very good
Terry B
United States

Absolutely amazing trip!
Swimming with Sea Lions, chasing a pod of dolphin in the zodiac, viewing giant tortoises!
Recommended for
The activities, the captain putting us in the middle of a pod of dolphin, swimming with sea lions.
19 Nov, 2023

10 Exceptional
Heather Z
United States

Perfection!
Food and attentiveness!
Recommended for
Tour Guide, Crew and Service
22 Dec, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Annabel O
United Kingdom

Trip of a lifetime - that I want to do again!
10 nights on the Alya was far better than anticipated the itinerary and activities showed off thr Galápagos to the full. Onboard the cabins crew and food could not be faulted.
Recommended for
Itinerary and activities. Crew and staff. Comfort.
24 May, 2025