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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Drawings & Vessel Layouts
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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dominik K
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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.
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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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- 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
- neil S
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Australia
Incredible experience
Superb
- Recommended for
- Great team aboard. Wonderful diversity of organised activities. Great organisation with no surprises other than good ones.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anna Katharina Franziska Beatrice G
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Germany
Amazing trip
Great experience, it was a dream.
- Recommended for
- Iguana. Lizard. Penguin.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maria S
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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
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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
- michael H
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- PENG H
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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.
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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
