Description
Completely refurbished in 2011, the Athala II's elegant design, superior speed and excellent stability make it one of the most comfortable small vessels in the islands and it offers a good level of accommodation and amenities typical of a larger boat while still preserving the relaxed exclusivity of a smaller vessel.
Onboard the MC Athala II catamaran there are eight air-conditioned en-suite cabins, four of which have private balconies and are located on the main deck and four are located on the upper deck; all the staterooms offer large picture windows and either queen or twin bed configurations.
The Athala II's upper deck features a bar and an 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 can be found on the main deck, along with a comfortable lounge. All meals are served as a buffet style.
From your comfortable base aboard the MC Athala II you will be able to explore some of the best visitor sites around the islands. There are many exciting opportunities to hike, swim, snorkel, kayak, bird-watch and take great close-up photographs of the unique flora and fauna. Only in the Galapagos Islands can one find creatures as strange and unique as the flightless cormorant, the blue-footed booby and the waved albatross, to name just a few.
The MC Athala II offers two 7-night and two 5-night itineraries. The MC Athala II can also be combined with the Galapagos Safari Camp for a combination of Galapagos by land and sea.
Guide price
£5,200
per person
£5,200 per person based on international and domestic flights plus tax, 2nts in Quito at the Casa Gangotena and 7nts cruising the Galapagos in an outside facing cabin on a Full Board basis including all regular excursions plus fuel surcharges.
Accommodation
The catamaran accommodates 16 passengers in eight fully air-conditioned en-suite cabins.
Services
Crew of 10 + 1 naturalist bilingual guide
When to travel
The Galapagos is a year round destination. Seas can be heavier from July to November with a morning mist. December to May is the warmest time of year but receives slightly more rainfall.
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Location and directions
Galapagos, Ecuador
The Galapagos archipelago consists of 19 volcanic islands and 40 islets, 600miles off the coast of Ecuador.
How to get there
13 hour International flight to Quito via Madrid, from there its a further 3 hour domestic flight to the Galapagos Islands
