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For those looking for a stylish Galapagos adventure cruise, the 16-passenger Athala II provides an intimate small yacht atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, personalized service, a dedicated cruise director and fabulous cuisine.

This motor catamaran was specifically designed and built to cruise the Galapagos Islands providing comfort and excellent stability. Her size and speed allows passengers to travel farther and visit more islands. From albatrosses, tortoises and pelicans to iguanas, cormorants, sea lions, turtles, flamingos, sharks and whales, there is stunning wildlife to be seen at every site.

The Galapagos Islands offer a unique interaction with nature, and their name is synonymous with survival and the celebration of the diversity of species on earth. Situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the archipelago consists of nineteen islands and more than forty islets. These were created six million years ago when they emerged from the Pacific in a flurry of volcanic activity. Today we are lucky to have the opportunity to visit some of those amazing islands thanks to the protection given to the islands in 1978, when UNESCO declared them a World Heritage Site.

Galapagos Athala II Cruise Itineraries

There are two unique 8-day/7-night Athala II Galapagos itineraries to choose from. When combined consecutively these two 8-day intineraries equal a 15-day/14-night all encompassing cruise with no repeated landing sites. There is also the option of excluding the last two cruise days of the Genovesa or Espanola itineraries to create a 6-day/5-night shorter excursion ending with the Charles Darwin Research Station. The 6-day Southwest cruise is the short version of the Espanola itinerary. The 6-day Northwest cruise is the short version of the Genovesa itinerary.

For your assistance we have put together a handy guide:
How to choose your Galapagos cruise

Yacht description, deck plans Athala II

Espanola Galapagos Cruise 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 - SAT - Baltra to Sombrero Chino
Day 2 - SUN - Cerro Dragon & Rabida Island (Santa Cruz)
Day 3 - MON - Port Villamil & Wall of Tears (Isabela)
Day 4 - TUE - Post Office Bay & Punta Cormorant (Floreana)
Day 5 - WED - Cerro Brujo & Isla Lobos (San Cristobal)
Day 6 - THU - Charles Darwin Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Day 7 - FRI - Punta Suarez & Gardner Bay (Espanola)
Day 8 - SAT - Daphne Major & Disembark Baltra
Espanola Itinerary Details

Genovesa Galapagos Cruise 8 days/7 nights

Day 1 - SAT - Baltra Airport to Mosquera Islet
Day 2 - SUN - Sullivan Bay (Santiago) & Bartolome Island
Day 3 - MON - Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Day 4 - TUE - Pta Espinoza (Fernandina) & Pta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Day 5 - WED - Puerto Egas & Espumilla Beach (Santiago)
Day 6 - THU - Charles Darwin Station & Highlands (Santa Cruz)
Day 7 - FRI - El Barranco & Darwin Bay (Genovesa)
Day 8 - SAT - North Seymour & Disembark Baltra
Genovesa Itinerary Details

Southwest Galapagos Cruise 6 days/5 nights

Day 1 - SAT - Baltra to Sombrero Chino
Day 2 - SUN - Cerro Dragon & Rabida Island (Santa Cruz)
Day 3 - MON - Port Villamil & Wall of Tears (Isabela)
Day 4 - TUE - Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point (Floreana)
Day 5 - WED - Cerro Brujo & Isla Lobos (San Cristobal)
Day 6 - THU - Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz)& Disembark Baltra
Southwest Itinerary Details

Northwest Galapagos Cruise 6 days/5 nights

Day 1 - SAT - Baltra Airport to Mosquera Islet
Day 2 - SUN - Sullivan Bay (Santiago) & Bartolome Island
Day 3 - MON - Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Day 4 - TUE - Pta Espinoza (Fernandina) & Pta Vicente Roca (Isabela)
Day 5 - WED - Puerto Egas & Espumilla Beach (Santiago)
Day 6 - THU - Charles Darwin Station (Santa Cruz) & Disembark Baltra
Northwest Itinerary Details

GALAPAGOS CRUISE INCLUSIVE PACKAGE: For your convenience we offer an Inclusive Package with three nights hotel accommodations in Quito or Guayaquil, all airport/hotel transfers, Galapagos flights, Galapagos National Park entrance fees and taxes, Galapagos migration card and your Galapagos cruise. View details of our Galapagos Cruise Inclusive Package.

Travelers not interested in our inclusive package must purchase Galapagos flights in conjunction with their Galapagos cruise.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE CUSTOM PACKAGE: If you are booking a cruise-only program our experts can assist with hotels, transfers, flights and tours. Contact AdventureSmith Explorations about customizing your tour or the possibilities of combining this trip with our Mainland Ecuador and Peru: Machu Picchu extensions. We are Galapagos cruise and Ecuador travel experts and our staff can help you customize the perfect Galapagos cruise or Ecuador tour package.

We look forward to having you join us for the trip of a lifetime! Call today to book your passage on the Athala II Galapagos cruises.

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