Galapagos on the luxury Athala II
The luxury Athala II is the sister ship to the Eclipse.
Built in 2007, it was completely refurbished in October 2011. Barbara of AWR visited the Athala II right after it was completed and can answer any questions you might have!
The Athala II has two 7-night itineraries starting a Saturdays depending on when your cruise date. There is also a 5-night option, which is the same, but you will get off the boat on Thursday.
SPECIAL PRICE
Discounted price of $3695/person for these dates for 2012:
- April 14 and 28
- May 5, 19, and 26
- June 2, 9, 16, and 23
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Small intimate yacht
- Eight ample, comfortable cabins with large picture windows and ocean views
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Galapagos -- Athala II stateroom
Main deck cabins have a private balcony
- Upper deck cabins are interconnected for families
- One-time, fully stocked mini-bar including fruit basket in all cabins
- Spacious social areas including large dining room, lounge with modern technology for presentations, and al fresco area with outdoor bar
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Galapagos -- Athala sun deck and jacuzzi
Large sundeck with Jacuzzi and awning to provide shaded area
- Added stability of a catamaran (vs. a mono-hull of the same size)
- Dedicated Cruise Director on-board for every cruise
- Delicious and varied gastronomy catering to practically all preferences (including special dietary requests)
- Wetsuits, snorkel gear and all non-alcoholic beverages included throughout the cruise
- Access to the airport VIP lounges in Quito and Guayaquil on outbound flight to Galapagos as well as the VIP lounge outbound to the mainland from Baltra airport
ITINERARIES
OPTION WITH ESPAÑOLA
Galapagos -- Athala II outdoor dining
Saturday : Flight to Baltra Island, Galapagos / Afternoon Panga ride to Sombrero Chino Island
Sunday : Morning Dry landing at Cerro Dragon and swimming from beach, Santa Cruz Island / Afternoon Wet landing on Rabida Island for beach activities, deep water snorkeling,
kayaking and excursion
Monday : Morning Dry landing at Port Villamil, Isabela Island (excursion to the wetlands, snorkeling, kayaking, visit to the tortoise rearing center and “Wall of Tears” and relaxing
at the beach) / Afternoon same activities
Galapagos -- Athala II inside dining
Tuesday : Morning Dry landing and excursion on Floreana Island, visits to the Baroness’s
outlook point and Post Office followed by snorkeling or kayak / Afternoon Cormorant Point & Champion Islet with snorkeling or panga ride
Wednesday : Morning Disembark at Cerro Brujo for excursion, beach activities, snorkeling and panga ride / Afternoon Disembark at Isla Lobos for excursion, on the way sail by Kicker Rock Islet
Thursday : Morning Dry landing at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin
Station, afterward bus ride to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see wild giant tortoises / Afternoon free for optional activities
Galapagos -- Athala II lounge
Friday : Morning dry landing at Punta Suarez, Española Island / Afternoon wet landing at Gardner Bay on Española Island for swimming and snorkeling from the beach or kayaking, deep water snorkeling at Gardner Islet
Saturday : Morning Circumference ride around Daphne Major with briefing by your guides from
the M.C. Athala’s deck / Departure from Baltra
OPTION WITH GENOVESA
Saturday : Flight to Baltra Island, Galapagos / Afternoon Panga ride to Mosquera Island
Sunday : Morning Dry landing at Sullivan Bay for hike and snorkel / Afternoon Wet landing on Bartolome Island for shallow or deep water snorkeling and Dry landing on Bartolome for hike or panga ride
Monday : Morning Wet landing at Urbina Bay for excursion / Afternoon Dry landing at Tagus Cove for power hike, panga ride or kayaking
Tuesday : Morning Dry landing at Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island and snorkeling / Afternoon Panga ride along Punta Vicente Roca or deep water snorkeling
Wednesday : Morning Wet landing at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island with Swimming and snorkeling from the beach / Afternoon Wet landing at Espumilla Beach for hike, panga ride, swimming or snorkeling
Thursday : Morning Dry landing at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, afterward bus ride to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see wild giant tortoises / Afternoon at leisure
Friday : Morning Dry landing at El Barranco with Snorkeling, kayaking or panga ride / Afternoon Wet landing and excursion at Darwin Bay with Beach time, snorkeling or kayaking
Saturday : Morning Short hike at North Seymour Island / Departure from Baltra
PRICING
7-Night Cruise:
- $4950/person regular season
- $4655/person low season*
5-Night Cruise:
- $4245/person regular season
- $3990/person low season*
*Low Season Rates apply for all departures in October and November as well as for December 1st, 8th, and December 15th departures only.