{"id":2201,"date":"2012-03-21T10:22:03","date_gmt":"2012-03-21T16:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2012-04-02T16:47:51","modified_gmt":"2012-04-02T22:47:51","slug":"galapagos-on-the-athala-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/travel\/2012\/03\/21\/galapagos-on-the-athala-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Galapagos on the Athala II"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"width: 329px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Galapagos on the luxury Athala II\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eclipseathala.com\/images\/stories\/galleries\/athala_photos\/4_athala_p.jpg?resize=319%2C193\" alt=\"Galapagos on the luxury Athala II\" width=\"319\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapagos on the luxury Athala II<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The luxury <a title=\"Galapagos cruise on the luxury Athala II\" href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\">Athala II<\/a> is the sister ship to the <a title=\"Galapagos cruise on the luxury Eclipse\" href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=18\">Eclipse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Built in 2007, it was completely <strong>refurbished<\/strong> in October 2011.\u00a0 <strong>Barbara of AWR<\/strong> visited the Athala II right after it was completed and can answer any questions you might have!<\/p>\n<p>The Athala II has two 7-night itineraries starting a Saturdays depending on when your cruise date.\u00a0 There is also a 5-night option, which is the same, but you will get off the boat on Thursday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SPECIAL PRICE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Discounted price of <strong>$3695\/person<\/strong> for these dates for 2012:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April 14 and 28<\/li>\n<li>May 5, 19, and 26<\/li>\n<li>June 2, 9, 16, and 23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>SPECIAL FEATURES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Small intimate yacht<\/li>\n<li>Eight ample, comfortable cabins with <strong>large picture windows<\/strong> and ocean views<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Galapagos -- Athala II stateroom\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eclipseathala.com\/images\/stories\/galleries\/athala_photos\/22_athala_p.jpg?resize=320%2C204\" alt=\"Galapagos -- Athala II stateroom\" width=\"320\" height=\"204\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapagos -- Athala II stateroom<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Main deck cabins have a <strong>private balcony<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Upper deck cabins are <strong>interconnected<\/strong> for families<\/li>\n<li>One-time, <strong>fully stocked mini-bar<\/strong> including fruit basket in all cabins<\/li>\n<li>Spacious social areas including large dining room, lounge with modern technology for presentations, and <strong>al fresco area<\/strong> with outdoor bar<\/li>\n<li>\n<div style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Galapagos -- Athala sun deck and jacuzzi\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eclipseathala.com\/images\/stories\/galleries\/athala_photos\/7_athala_p.jpg?resize=320%2C200\" alt=\"Galapagos -- Athala sun deck and jacuzzi\" width=\"320\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapagos -- Athala sun deck and jacuzzi<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Large sundeck with <strong>Jacuzzi<\/strong> and awning to provide shaded area<\/li>\n<li>Added <strong>stability<\/strong> of a catamaran (vs. a mono-hull of the same size)<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated Cruise Director on-board for every cruise<\/li>\n<li>Delicious and varied gastronomy catering to practically all preferences (including special dietary requests)<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Wetsuits, snorkel gear and all non-alcoholic beverages included throughout the cruise<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Access to the airport <strong>VIP lounges<\/strong> in Quito and Guayaquil on outbound flight to Galapagos as well as the VIP lounge outbound to the mainland from Baltra airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>ITINERARIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>OPTION WITH ESPA\u00d1OLA<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Galapagos -- Athala II outdoor dining\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eclipseathala.com\/images\/stories\/galleries\/athala_photos\/16_athala_p.jpg?resize=320%2C195\" alt=\"Galapagos -- Athala II outdoor dining\" width=\"320\" height=\"195\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapagos -- Athala II outdoor dining<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong> : Flight to Baltra Island, Galapagos \/\u00a0 Afternoon Panga ride to Sombrero Chino Island<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday<\/strong> : 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,<br \/>\nkayaking and excursion<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday<\/strong> : Morning Dry landing at Port Villamil, Isabela Island (excursion to the wetlands, snorkeling, kayaking, visit to the tortoise rearing center and &#8220;Wall of Tears&#8221; and relaxing<br \/>\nat the beach) \/ Afternoon same activities<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Galapagos -- Athala II inside dining\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eclipseathala.com\/images\/stories\/galleries\/athala_photos\/19_athala_p.jpg?resize=320%2C191\" alt=\"Galapagos -- Athala II inside dining\" width=\"320\" height=\"191\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapagos -- Athala II inside dining<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Tuesday<\/strong> : Morning Dry landing and excursion on Floreana Island, visits to the Baroness&#8217;s<br \/>\noutlook point and Post Office followed by snorkeling or kayak \/ Afternoon Cormorant Point &amp; Champion Islet with snorkeling or panga ride<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong> : 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday<\/strong> : Morning Dry landing at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island to visit the Charles Darwin<br \/>\nStation, afterward bus ride to the highlands of Santa Cruz to see wild giant tortoises \/ Afternoon free for optional activities<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/adventureswithinreach.com\/ecuador\/galapagos\/overview.php?boatid=6\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Galapagos -- Athala II lounge\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.eclipseathala.com\/images\/stories\/galleries\/athala_photos\/18_athala_p.jpg?resize=320%2C212\" alt=\"Galapagos -- Athala II lounge\" width=\"320\" height=\"212\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapagos -- Athala II lounge<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong> : Morning dry landing at Punta Suarez, Espa\u00f1ola Island \/ Afternoon wet landing at Gardner Bay on Espa\u00f1ola Island for swimming and snorkeling from the beach or kayaking, deep water snorkeling at Gardner Islet<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong> : Morning Circumference ride around Daphne Major with briefing by your guides from<br \/>\nthe M.C. Athala\u2019s deck \/ Departure from Baltra<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPTION WITH GENOVESA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong> : Flight to Baltra Island, Galapagos \/\u00a0 Afternoon Panga ride to Mosquera Island<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday<\/strong> : 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday<\/strong> : Morning Wet landing at Urbina Bay for excursion \/ Afternoon Dry landing at Tagus Cove for power hike, panga ride or kayaking<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday<\/strong> : Morning Dry landing at Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island and snorkeling \/ Afternoon Panga ride along Punta Vicente Roca or deep water snorkeling<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong> : 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday<\/strong> : 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday<\/strong> : 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong> : Morning Short hike at North Seymour Island \/ Departure from Baltra<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PRICING<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a07-Night Cruise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$4950\/person regular season<\/li>\n<li>$4655\/person low season*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5-Night Cruise:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$4245\/person regular season<\/li>\n<li>$3990\/person low season*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Low Season Rates apply for all departures in October and November as well as for December 1st, 8th, and December 15th departures only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The luxury Athala II is the sister ship to the Eclipse. 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