Athala II

The newly refurbished Athala II is cosy and intimate with comfortable accommodations, personalised service, a dedicated cruise director and more. This motor catamaran was specifically designed and built to cruise the islands providing comfort and excellent stability for those looking for a Galapagos adventure cruise.

• Cosy small yacht atmosphere
• Personalised service
• Capacity of 16 guests
• Naturalist guide to conduct all shore excursions
  

Accommodation
The staterooms on board are spacious, fully air-conditioned with queen or twin bed configuration and en suite bathrooms. Four of the cabins have private balconies and are located on the main deck with the remaining four on the upper deck.

Facilities
The upper deck features a bar and open area for relaxation and al fresco dining. The sundeck is great for whale and dolphin watching or to simply relax in the Jacuzzi. In the evenings there is no better place for star gazing. The dining area is on the main deck, along with a comfortable lounge. Meals are served buffet style with all soft drinks included.

Itineraries
There are two Galapagos itineraries of 7-night duration and two of 5-night duration.
MC Athala II's size and speed gives the ability to travel further and visit more islands with stunning wildlife to be seen at every site.

Excursions ashore by motorised dingy (locally called pangas) are planned with the naturalist guide with wet and dry landings featured. There is opportunity for hiking, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking (at designated sites with limited numbers), bird watching and great close-up photography of the flora and fauna which make these islands so famous. Although sightings are not guaranteed, with a keen eye and some luck you may see some whales during your cruise, especially between June and September.

The naturalist guide gives nightly lectures about the islands, in addition to briefings on the next day's activities.

• Capacity: 16 guests
• Accommodation: 8 cabins
• Length: 30m
• Cruise length: 7 nights
• Crew: 10 + 1 naturalist bilingual guide

The Galapagos Islands
Famous as the inspiration for Charles Darwin's ground breaking 'The Origin of Species' the islands are a natural paradise where over thousands of years animals and plants have adapted to the conditions there resulting in a high number of endemic species and many found nowhere else on the planet. Some of the wildlife which guests can expect to see includes Galapagos tortoise, land and marine iguanas, sea turtles, the brightly coloured Sally Lightfoot Crab, fur seals, sea lions, seven types of dolphin, various species of whales and profuse birdlife such as the blue footed booby, frigate birds and albatross.

A&K Special Inclusions
All shore excursions with English speaking naturalist guides on shared basis - all meals, soft drinks and juices - VIP lounge access at Baltra Airport - Airport transfers on group basis - Complimentary use of wet suits and snorkelling equipment.