M/Y Alia (Luxury)

A luxury motor catamaran, the Alia guarantees smooth sailing in the seas surrounding the Galapagos Islands.

This 16-passenger boat offers 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. All are equipped with private bathrooms, cold/hot water, air conditioning, safe box and other amenities. Throughout, the Alia is elegantly and tastefully decorated.

The Alia’s eight crew members and bilingual, certified naturalist guide will assure you a safe and informative journey through the Galapagos Islands.

FEATURES

Built in 2017, the Alia is a 105 ft (32 m) luxury motor catamaran with 43 ft (13 m) beam and 5.6 ft (1.70 m) draft. Powered by two 350 HP Cumming motors, she has a cruising speed of 12 knots, water capacity of 2.500 gallons, diesel capacity of 2.500 gallons, and electric power of 110V and 220V.

The Alia can accommodate 16 passengers, 8 members, and 1 bilingual guide. Her main deck has one 205ft² (19m²) double cabin, four 215ft² (20m²) double cabins with private balcony, a dining room, and lounge . Her upper deck has four 172ft² (16m²) double cabins. All cabin areas include their own balconies.

All of her safety and navigation equipment meets / exceeds the international safety standards, with life vests, GPS, sonar, naval radars, fire detection system, and prevention system.

ITINERARIES

8 Day Itinerary A

• Start/End: San Cristobal / Baltra
• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Day 1 (Mon) – San Cristobal (start) / Jacinto Gordillo Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
• Day 2 (Tues) – Lobos Island / Pitt Point
• Day 3 (Wed) – Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
• Day 4 (Thurs) – Carrion Point (Santa Cruz Island) / North Seymour Island
• Day 5 (Fri) – Darwin Bay (Genovesa) / Prince Phillip Steps (Genovesa)
• Day 6 (Sat) – Sullivan Bay (Santiago) / Bartolome
• Day 7 (Sun) – Dragon Hills (Santa Cruz Island) / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz Island)
• Day 8 (Mon) – Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) / Baltra (end)

8-Day Itinerary B

• Start / End: Baltra / San Cristobal
• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Day 1 (Mon) – Baltra (start) / Fausto Llerena Breeding Center & Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz)
• Day 2 (Tues) – Moreno Point (Isabela Island) / Elizabeth Bay (Isabela Island)
• Day 3 (Wed) – Urbina Bay (Isabela Island) / Espinosa Point
• Day 4 (Thurs) – Tagus Cove / Vicente Roca Point
• Day 5 (Fri) – Espumilla Beach (Santiago Island) / Egas Port (Santiago Island)
• Day 6 (Sat) – Rabida / Chinese Hat
• Day 7 (Sun) – Las Bachas (Santa Cruz) / Plazas
• Day 8 (Mon) – Interpretation Centre (San Cristobal) / San Cristobal Airport (end)

5-Day Itinerary

• Start / End: Baltra / San Cristobal
• Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
• Day 1 (Thurs) – Baltra (start) / North Seymour Island
• Day 2 (Fri) – Darwin Bay (Genovesa) / Prince Phillip Steps (Genovesa)
• Day 3 (Sat) – Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) / Bartolome
• Day 4 (Sun) – Dragon Hill (Santa Cruz Island) / Black Turtle Cove (Santa Cruz Island)
• Day 5 (Mon) – Highlands (Santa Cruz Island) / Baltra Airport (end)

4-Day Itinerary

• Start / End: San Cristobal / Baltra
• Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
• Day 1 (Mon) – San Cristobal (start) / Jacinto Gordillo Giant Tortoise Breeding Center
• Day 2 (Tues) – Lobos Island / Pitt Point
• Day 3 (Wed) – Suarez Point / Gardner Bay
• Day 4 (Thurs) – Carrion Point (Santa Cruz Island) / Baltra Airport (end)

*Itineraries and activities are subject to change without prior notice depending on weather conditions, water currents, and sea conditions. The wildlife described above is not guaranteed to be seen during your visit. Please remember to respect your distance between any and all wildlife. Please stay on marked trails and heed the directions of your Naturalist Guide.

• Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
• Start / End: Baltra / San Cristobal
• Activities: Walking, hiking, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife watching, bird watching
• Highlights: Land iguanas, marine iguanas, fur seals, lava lizard, Galapagos snake, magnificent frigate bird, ­blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, lava herons, cactus finch, sea lions, giant tortoise reserve, nascar boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, sea lions, Galapagos hawk, hood mockingbirds, flamingos, Galapagos penguins
• Season: All year
• Included: All meals throughout cruise; transfers in the islands; all excursions; bilingual national park guide; use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits; use of Kayak; coffee, tea and soft drinks; free airport assistance*; 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise)*; free airport transfers for Galapagos flights* *applies when purchasing airfare from Royal Galapagos (does not apply on 2X1 promotions)
• Not Included: Mainland-Galapagos-Mainland airfare, alcoholic drinks, $100 Galapagos National Park fee (subject to change), $20 Transit Control Card, travel / medical insurance, tips, personal expenses
• Prices: Please contact us for pricing