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Alya

Alya Galápagos Cruise

Built in Guayaquil, Ecuador, this spacious 16-passenger luxury class catamaran is designed specifically for Galápagos tours. The attentive crew, including your bilingual guide and cruise director, is known for service excellence. Add great food, well-appointed cabins with private balconies and the Alya is a crowd pleaser!

Trip Features
  • Up to 17 Days
  • Starting at $5,100 per person
  • PHYSICAL RATING
    Moderate
  • ACTIVITIES
    Hiking, Snorkeling, Land & Water Activities, Zodiac Rides
  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Wildlife, Scenery, Natural Wonders

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A group of people wearing life jackets are boarding an inflatable boat from a larger vessel on turquoise water during their Alya Galapagos cruise. Some individuals are getting helped onto the boat while others are already seated, holding backpacks and other items, under a clear and sunny sky.
A group of blue-footed boobies stands perched on a black rocky outcrop by the sea. The background features a turquoise ocean and a sky with scattered clouds. The birds are facing in various directions, showcasing their distinctive blue feet and brown bodies.
Sunset bathes a rocky, brush-covered landscape in golden light. Numerous seabirds, some resting and others walking, occupy the scene. The terrain appears rough and dry, with sparse vegetation and distant rocky formations.
A large tortoise with a domed shell and rough, textured skin is resting on a patch of green grass. The tortoise has a serene expression, with its head slightly raised and its legs tucked under its shell. The background is blurred, highlighting the tortoise.
A group of people stands on a sandy beach taking photos of two sea lions resting on the shore. The group, dressed in casual outdoor attire, observes the wildlife closely while the sea and rocky coastline can be seen in the background.
A lizard sits on a sandy beach with a unique rock formation in the background. The rock has a hole through its middle and is surrounded by water. The sky is clear and the beach appears deserted.

Alya Itinerary

The Alya offers a variety of different cruise lengths to suit your needs. All Galápagos cruises offer similar touring experiences: guided naturalists walks, water activities, and plentiful wildlife viewing. Our Galápagos tour packages include a pre and post night in Quito or Guayaquil, with flexibility to add extension tours.

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International Arrival Day

Today is your international arrival into Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Those with more time can opt to arrive early and take guided excursions in the city and surrounding areas.

Galápagos Arrival Day

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galápagos. Meet the crew at the Galápagos airport and transfer with your group to the yacht. Enjoy a welcome briefing, lunch and afternoon activity. Settle onboard tonight with dinner and your evening briefing as you watch the sunset over the Pacific.

Galápagos Islands Tour (2-13) Days

Explore the Galápagos Islands! The number of days depends on your selected cruise duration. Enjoy daily guided morning and afternoon excursions, all meals and snacks onboard, and evening briefings. Possible tour activities include guided naturalist walks, snorkeling, sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, panga (zodiac) rides, and taking in scenery from the observation deck. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and the abundance of different species is astounding. Photography enthusiasts will come home with amazing wildlife and landscape photos. Most islands you visit will be uninhabited, but you may visit small towns and interact with locals.

Galápagos Departure Day

After your final breakfast and excursion, disembark your cruise and return to the airport for the trip back to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure.

International Departure Day

Your guide transfers you to the airport for your international flight home. Travelers with more time will begin extension tours.

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More About the Alya

The Alya has a large dining room where you’ll enjoy scrumptious cuisine, plus a bar, lounge and a library for relaxing on board. These interior social areas boast large picture windows so the spectacular marine and turquoise blue waters of the Pacific ocean are never far from view. Deck space is plentiful for those looking to relax on loungers up on the sundeck, soak in the jacuzzi, or take a refreshing drink in the shaded deck areas.

An elegant dining setup on the deck of a yacht, with multiple tables set with blue tablecloths and plates. The deck overlooks the calm, vast ocean under a clear blue sky, with mountains faintly visible in the distance. Accentuated with lounge chairs and yellow umbrellas, it's perfect for an Alya Galapagos cruise.
A circular outdoor seating area with gray cushions and various throw pillows surrounds a small wicker table on the deck of the Alya Galapagos cruise. A flag is displayed behind the seating area with cliffs and an ocean in the background.
The Alya Galapagos cruise offers a luxurious yacht deck featuring a jacuzzi, sun loungers, and a seating area with cushions. The deck is adorned with towels and fruit bowls. The yacht is anchored in calm blue waters with a rocky coastline and clear blue skies in the background.
A white luxury yacht with multiple decks is anchored in the calm, clear blue ocean water under a bright blue sky. The yacht is large and modern, with sleek design lines and various antennas on the top deck, perfect for an unforgettable Alya Galapagos cruise.
A modern dining room inside a yacht features a large rectangular table set for a meal, with elegant cream-colored chairs around it. Large windows offer a view of the ocean and sunset. Contemporary decor and soft lighting create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for enjoying an Alya Galapagos cruise.
A modern living room with a large beige sectional sofa, colorful throw pillows, and a glass coffee table. The wooden floor complements the beige rug. Two green ottomans are in front of the sofa, and the wall showcases multiple framed artworks. Large windows offer an ocean view, perfect for planning your next Alya Galapagos cruise.
A luxurious dining setup on the Alya Galapagos cruise features a buffet of various dishes in covered chafing dishes, fresh salads, and colorful platters. A framed artwork of seahorses is displayed on the wall above the countertop. Large windows reveal an ocean view at sunset.
Ship Highlights
  • Size/Type
    103 ft. Catamaran
  • Guest Capacity
    16
  • Features
    Private Balconies, WiFi, Jacuzzi, Dedicated Single
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Cabin Details

The Alya offers a total of nine comfortable cabins, all with lower beds, private bathrooms with hot showers, air-conditioning, ample storage space, and picture windows. Eight cabins feature private balconies. The ninth cabin, without a balcony, is available for singles with no supplement, and is great for kids.

A spacious room with a large bed adorned with green and white bedding. Three decorative pillows rest against a headboard. Two large windows showcase a scenic view of the ocean and coastline, perfect for guests from the Alya Galapagos cruise. A framed artwork is hung on the wall above the bed.
A view from the deck of a boat overlooking a vast, calm blue sea under a partly cloudy sky. The deck has two brown ottomans against the white exterior of the boat’s cabin. The horizon is visible in the distance, making it a perfect moment on an Alya Galapagos cruise.
A modern bathroom with a vessel sink on a gray vanity, a large mirror, and a walk-in glass shower. The walls have patterned tiles, and there are two glasses and toiletries on the counter. Towels are neatly folded on a rack above the toilet, providing an atmosphere similar to an Alya Galapagos cruise suite.

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A modern hotel room with two single beds, each with white linens and teal accent pillows and throws. Above the headboard, three colorful abstract paintings add a vibrant touch. The room features a wall-mounted air conditioner and a window with beige curtains, perfect for relaxing after an Alya Galapagos cruise.
A modern bathroom with a vessel sink on a gray vanity, a large mirror, and a walk-in glass shower. The walls have patterned tiles, and there are two glasses and toiletries on the counter. Towels are neatly folded on a rack above the toilet, providing an atmosphere similar to an Alya Galapagos cruise suite.
A modern hotel room features a bed with green and white bedding, a large wardrobe, and a vanity with a mirror. The hallway leads to an exit door marked "EXIT." The room is well-lit with contemporary decor and includes a colorful painting on the wall, perfect for relaxing after your Alya Galapagos cruise.
A view from the deck of a boat overlooking a vast, calm blue sea under a partly cloudy sky. The deck has two brown ottomans against the white exterior of the boat’s cabin. The horizon is visible in the distance, making it a perfect moment on an Alya Galapagos cruise.

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Twin

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TRIP FAQs

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You have the flexibility to choose your own travel dates on most of our trips. Certain trips, such as cruises, have fixed schedules. Availability on these trips is always changing so please contact us with your preferred travel time and we can find the perfect itinerary for you.

The first step is to get in touch with a Southern Explorations travel planner for date availability and information on activities, accommodations and other travel aspirations you may have. Give us a call at 1.877.784.5400, fill out this form or email info@southernexplorations.com.

Yes! All of our posted itineraries can be considered a starting point and were happy to tailor a trip to your exact desires. There may be some elements of a trip, such as a cruise or all-inclusive lodge stay, that cannot be modified but we can always adjust the tours around those components.

We provide full service tours so in general our trips include all guided activities with professional English-speaking guides, accommodations, transportation, airport transfers, entrance fees and permits, select meals, and pre-departure services. You will be responsible for international airfare while we will book all in-country airfare. Contact one of our expert travel planners for even more details on this specific tour.

We have more detailed information about each destination in the Plan Your Trip section of this website. Our team of friendly travel planners is also available to walk you through various options and to work with you on the perfect trip!

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Testimonials

Our trip to Quito and the Galápagos Islands was the trip of a lifetime and it did not disappoint. Booking through Southern Explorations made it very easy and worry free. It was nice to have someone to pick us up at the airport and drive us to our hotel (I fear we never would have found it!) and to be there for all of our transfers to and from tours and flights. The Galápagos Islands adventure is worth every penny that you have to save to make it happen and if you are a nature lover, you simply must go.

Darcy and Daniel Keep

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