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The Alya’s catamaran design guarantees you smooth sailing in the seas surrounding the Galapagos Islands.
This luxury-class, 16-passenger boat offers the travelers a choice of eight-, five-and four-day cruises through the archipelago. The itineraries include snorkeling, kayaking and hiking.
After the day’s excursions, relax in the library viewing a movie from the DVD collection, or on the sundeck while enjoying a drink from one of the catamaran’s two bars. You’ll rest well in one of the nine pleasant cabins, eight of which have private balconies. 4 cabins in upper deck and 5 in main deck, all the beds can be double or twin. Private facilities in each cabin: private bathrooms, cold/hot water; air conditioned, hair dryer, telephone for internal communication on board, safe box, and high speaker. Throughout, the Alya is elegantly and tastefully decorated.
The Alya’s eight crew members and bilingual, certified naturalist guide will assure you a safe and informative journey through the Galapagos Islands.
| DAY | ISLAND | PLACES |
| MON | Santa Cruz |
AM: Baltra Airport PM: Highlands |
| TUE |
Isabela |
AM: Moreno Point PM: Elizabeth Bay |
| WED |
Isabela Fernandina |
AM: Urbina Bay PM: Espinosa Point |
| THU | Isabela |
AM: Tagus Cove PM: Vicente Roca Point |
| FRI |
Santiago |
AM: Espumilla Beach PM: Egas Port |
| SAT |
Rabida Santiago |
AM: Rabida Island PM: Chinese Hat |
| SUN |
Santa Cruz South Plaza |
AM: Bachas Beach PM: South Plaza Island |
| MON |
San Cristobal |
AM: Interpretation Center San Cristobal Airport |
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND : HIGHLANDS
AM:BALTRA AIRPORT
Baltra airport. Reception at airport. Transfer IN. Welcome on board Alya Catamaran Cruise. Welcome drink and lunch Arrive to Baltra Island.
PM: HIGHLANDS
Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora, the highlands of Santa Cruz are a deep green contrasting beautifully with much of the dry, lower islands. The dominant vegetation in the highlands is the forest of Scalesia trees creating the lush green color. The lava tubes, over half a mile long, are underground and walking through them is a unique, surreal experience.
| Highlights: | Lava tunnels, wild turtles, tortoises breeding center. |
| Possible Activities: | Hike (1.5 miles/ 2 ½ km) |
| Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Moderate (long) |
ISABELA ISLAND: MORENO POINT - ELIZABETH BAY
AM: MORENO POINT
Moreno Point is located near Elizabeth Bay on the west coast of Isabela Island. The plethora of birds seen during a dinghy ride along the striking rocky shores or a hike along path through lava rock leading to tide pools and mangroves create a birdwatcher’s delight. In the tide pools, green sea turtles or white-tip sharks can be spotted.
| Highlights: | Flamingos, gallinules, pintail ducks, turtles, white-tip reef sharks. |
| Possible Activities: | Snorkeling, dinghy ride & hike (1.2miles/2km) |
| Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Moderate / difficult |
PM: ELIZABETH BAY
Elizabeth Bay is located on the east coast of Isabela Island. The bay contains many islets which can be visited by dinghy. Penguins and blue-footed boobies can be spotted on the rocky islets. With an abundance of marine life and clear water, the area is perfect for snorkeling and viewing schools of colorful fish, sea lions, and perhaps even sharks.
| Highlights: | Mangrove forest (unique in Galapagos), sea turtles, penguins, rays, herons, sea lions. |
| Possible Activities: | Two-hour dinghy ride |
| Type of Landing: | No landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
ISABELA ISLAND: URBINA BAY & FERNANDINA ISLAND: ESPINOSA POINT
AM: URBINA BAY
Urbina Bay is located at the base of Alcedo Volcano on the west coast between Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay. This area experienced a major uplift in 1954 causing the land to rise over 16 feet. The coast expanded half a mile out leaving marine life stranded on the new shore. This area is also a great place for snorkeling.
| Highlights: | Land iguanas (the biggest in the Galapagos), hawks, coral reef, giant tortoises; snorkeling: turtles, rays, tropical fish |
| Possible Activities: | Snorkeling, dinghy ride & hike, 2 trails: short (0.6miles/1 km), long (1.9miles/3km) |
| Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
PM: ESPINOSA POINT
No foreign species have ever invaded Fernandina Island, and therefore it is one of the world's most pristine island ecosystems. The volcano “La Cumbre” dominates the landspace with lava fields reaching the ocean. The island's highlight features the flightless cormorant nesting site. This area provides a great opportunity to see the Galapagos hawk.
| Highlights: | Flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, 'a'a lava, sea lions, penguins, active volcano “La Cumbre” |
| Possible Activities: | Hike (1.2 miles/2 km) |
| Type of Landing: | Dry and slippery at low tide |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
ISABELA ISLAND: TAGUS COVE & VICENTE ROCA POINT
AM: TAGUS COVE
Tagus Cove is located across from Fernandina Island near the Bolivar Channel dividing the two islands. This spot has been frequented by ships since the 1800s using the area as an anchorage site. Trails winding by Lake Darwin up to a ridge display wonderful views. Punta Tortuga, just north of Tagus Cove, is another lovely beach surrounded by mangroves.
| Highlights: | Penguins, flightless cormorants, Darwin Volcano & Lake Darwin |
| Possible Activities: | Long hike, snorkeling, dinghy ride |
| Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Moderate / difficult |
PM: VICENTE ROCA POINT
Located on the northwestern coast of the island and comprised of two separate coves, this site is a large bay with spectacular sea life. Seahorses, sea turtles, and the strange yet fascinating Mola mola (sunfish) may be spotted here. This bay is great for diving and snorkeling.
| Highlights: | Penguins, blue-footed boobies, terns, Nazca boobies, sea lions; snorkeling: sea turtles, rays and puffer fish. |
| Possible Activities: | Snorkeling & dinghy ride |
| Type of Landing: | No landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
SANTIAGO ISLAND: ESPUMILLA BEACH & EGAS PORT
AM: ESPUMILLA BEACH
Espumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot crabs. The crabs attract the hunting herons performing the dance of predator and prey. With an abundance of marine life including octopi, moray eels, and sharks, snorkeling is highly recommended.
| Highlights: | Snorkeling |
| Possible Activities: | Snorkeling and swimming |
| Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
PM: EGAS PORT
Also known as James Bay, Egas Port is home to the curious Galapagos hawks and quick-footed Galapagos lava lizards. The trail leads to a coastline with gorgeous tide pools and grottos full of fauna. Here the Galapagos fur sea lions bathe in the sun. This is also a great snorkeling site.
| Highlights: | Fur sea lions, Galapagos sea lions, tidal pools and “grottos”, Galapagos hawk, oyster catchers, marine iguanas, finches; snorkeling: reef sharks, turtles, rays, nice underwater formations. |
| Possible Activities: | Snorkeling, hiking (1.2 miles/2 km) |
| Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
RABIDA ISLAND & SANTIAGO ISLAND: CHINESE HAT
AM: RABIDA ISLAND
Rabida Island (Jervis) is one of the most colorful and volcanically varied islands in the archipelago and a great snorkeling site. Its famous maroon sandy beach and stunning lookouts provide wonderful landscapes. The island is a birdwatcher’s delight. Some of the rarest species are in abundance, such as nine varieties of finches, large-billed flycatchers, Galapagos hawks and brown pelicans.
| Highlights: | Snorkeling: white-cheeked pintail ducks, colorful fish, sea lions, brackish water lagoon, penguins, Galapagos hawk |
| Possible Activities: | Snorkeling, dinghy ride & short hike (0.6 miles /1 km) |
| Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / moderate |
PM: CHINESE HAT
This small islet is located near the southeast coast of Santiago Island. Its name comes from the distinct shape of the islet's summit. This small islet is a great location to view many geological formations such as lava tubes and lava flows.
| Possible Activities: | Hike & snorkeling (1,9 miles / 3 km) |
| Type of Landing: | Wet landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / Moderate |
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND: BACHAS BEACH & SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
AM: BACHAS BEACH
Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach.
| Highlights: | World War II remnants |
| Animals: | Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, whimbrels, sea turtles |
| Type of Landing: | Wet |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
PM: SOUTH PLAZA ISLAND
In the morning, you will head to South Plaza Island. This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
| Highlights: | Land iguanas, sea lion colony, Audubon's shearwaters, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, amazing landscape with cliffs |
| Possible Activities: | Hike (1.5 miles / 2 ½ km) |
| Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND: INTERPRETATION CENTER
AM: INTERPRETATION CENTER
The Interpretation Center was opened in 1998 as a phase of the project “Interpretation and Environment Education Project.” Visitors enjoy expositions on natural history, human history, and conservation. The conservation efforts represent the movement to protect the wildlife and natural environment through means of population and tourist control. The Interpretation Center has an outdoor stadium, audio-visual equipment, and meeting rooms.
| Possible Activities: | Short walk |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Type of Landing: | Dry |
| Highlights: | Information and history about the Galapagos Islands. |
After this morning excursion you will be taken to the airport for your flight to the mainland.
Important: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly but are subject to change. Weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns, instructions from the Galapagos National Park, specific abilities and interests of passengers as well as operational matters may cause your guide or captain to change the time or nature of visits. Your guide and captain will always endeavor to select the best itinerary within these limits.
| Year of Construction | 2017 |
| Type | Luxury Motor Catamaran |
| Length | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Beam | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Draft | 5,6 ft (1.70 m) |
| Cruising Speed | 12 knots |
| Capacity |
16 passengers 9 Crew members + 1 Cruise Director + 1 Bilingual Guide |
| Engines | 2 Cumming Motors 350 HP |
| Water capacity | 2.500 gallons |
| Diesel capacity | 2.500 gallons |
| Electric Power | 110V and 220V |
| Accommodation: | Main Deck: One 205ft² / 19m² double cabin. Four 215ft² / 20m² double cabins with private balcony. Dining room and Lounge Upper Deck: Four 172ft² / 16m² double cabins (all with private balcony). |
| Safety & Navigation: | All equipment meets / exceeds the international safety standards:
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