Larger boats are not always permitted by the Galapagos National Park to visit some of the best sites. Many of the slower and older boats only offer a shorter, limited cruise. Athala´s size and speed allows us to go further and visit more islands than other vessels. That is why our itineraries cross the equator and include great sites such as Vicente Roca Point on Isabela or Espinosa Point on Fernandina.
Whichever of our cruises you choose rest assured you are in good hands from the moment you arrive. Our staff will be at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil to assist you checking onto your flight the islands. Once you arrive in the Galapagos, our guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to the boat where your captain and cruise manager will welcome you aboard. From your comfortable base aboard Athala, you will be able to explore the best visitor sites Galapagos has to offer.The catamaran will anchor at two visitor sites each day. You will be ferried to the islands in pangas (local name for dinghies).
Once ashore your guide will lead you along marked trails explaining the natural history as you walk. Island visits are done at a leisurely pace allowing plenty of time to enjoy and photograph the amazing wildlife and scenery. There is often an opportunity to swim and / or snorkel during these visits should you wish.
