Alya Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary B (Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz)
Start: 2026-08-03
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Galapagos

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 782 / day Check dates

“hard to describe how wonderful this was! ”
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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04 Jun

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08 Jun

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13 Jun

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18 Jun

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22 Jun

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27 Jun

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02 Jul

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06 Jul

6 Days / 5 Nights

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11 Jul

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16 Jul

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20 Jul

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25 Jul

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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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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
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
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

9.2
Food

9.7
Activities

9.4
Value

9.2

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
Peter G
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
10 Dec, 2023

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

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

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
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

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

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
Willliam D
United States

This cruise was phenomenal!
There were so many spectacular moments! Snorkeling with the sea lions was at the top of a very long list of memorable moments. The food on the ship was incredible but the most surprising aspect of all was the friendliness of the crew - without exception! Our guide had to be the most knowledgeable of any guide we’ve had.
Recommended for
The snorkeling with the sea lions, the treks on the islands and the warmth from the crew of the Alya.
15 Apr, 2023

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

38 reviews

9.4 Superb
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8.4 Very good
Benjamin H
United States

Lovely boat, beautiful cabin, good food, great crew.
The limited times in the water were the highlights. I wish there had been more of that. But flamingoes and al the other things on land were great too. It's just that I wish there had been more of a balance between land and water.
Recommended for
Excellent exposure to wildlife, high degree of safety, beautiful, clean facilities
30 Jun, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

8.4 Very good
bernard V
Netherlands

Great boat for a galapagos trip
Swimming with seals and pinguins
Recommended for
Friendly crew, comfortable boat
01 Mar, 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

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
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

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
Niels V
Netherlands

Great experience to see Galapagos Island’s
Dolphins swam with our boat for half an hour!Seals on a small island with beautiful beachesSnorkel with a wide range of animals, including sharks, rays, penguins, and much more
Recommended for
Fantastic crew, nice and helpful. Small group, fantastic activities (snorkeling/hiking/kayaking etc
19 Mar, 2024

Translated from Dutch

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

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
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

9.6 Exceptional
Fernando R
Spain

Amazing
Everything from beginning to end!!
Recommended for
Food, animals, crew
11 May, 2024

8.0 Very good
Anita B
Australia

Great immersion into the delights of the Galapagos Islands.
The itinerary provided a variety of experiences with each island offering something slightly different. There were many opportunities for viewing wildlife and the snorkelling was a highlight. Due to there only being one guide, it became difficult to hear all of the commentary when walking single file along the designated tracks. Ship crew kept everyone safe and well looked after. They were professional and polite but at times didn't seem to be overly enthusiastic or engaged. The ship was comfortable and provided a great base from which to explore the Galapagos.
Recommended for
Variety of experiences. Snorkelling. Small number of guests.
13 Aug, 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

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
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