Alya Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.4 Superb
- 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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Alya Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
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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
9.2
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Stephen D
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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.
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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
- Mathieu L
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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
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Annabel O
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dieter M
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Germany
Outstanding
The snorkeling tours were awesome
- Recommended for
- Great staff, awesome cabin, great program
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
