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Alya Luxury Catamaran, \u201cThe Jewel of the Galapagos\u201d<\/h2>\n

The Alya luxury catamaran perfectly combines the luxury and comfort you need during your next visit to the Galapagos Islands.<\/strong> In addition, her unique design reflects the engineering and precision employed during her construction, offering her 16 passengers onboard a safe, luxurious, and very comfortable experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Origin of the Alya luxury catamaran.<\/h3>\n

In January 2016, the city of Guayaquil witnessed the emergence of this miracle of nautical engineering in Ecuador. This great project counted with the direction of the prestigious and renowned Naval Engineer Franklin Dominguez<\/strong> and the company TECNAVIN S.A.<\/strong> which was in charge of the design and construction. Finally, thanks to its efforts, it was possible to maintain all the structural and safety standards proposed by Lloyd’s Register.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The design of the Alya luxury catamaran has been taken as a reference from the catamaran \u201cNinah II\u201d built in 2008<\/strong>. Therefore, the main dimensions and shapes of Ninah II were the inspiration and key components of an elegant, safe, and modern vessel in the Galapagos Islands<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0as the Alya catamaran.<\/p>\n

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Construction of the Alya luxury catamaran.<\/h3>\n

The construction of the Alya luxury catamaran was an ambitious project that involved some 200 people, among them: shipbuilders, electronic engineers, electrical technicians, carpenters, etc.<\/strong> After a lot of hard work, the project achieved in every detail the excellence and perfection desired by the owners of the Alya luxury catamaran.<\/p>\n

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Among its main features<\/strong> is its reinforced fiberglass; with a total length of 31.5 m. and a total beam of 12.3 m., thus taking advantage of an area with a capacity for 28 people on board (16 passengers and 12 crew members)<\/strong>. In addition, onboard the Alya luxury catamaran all the technological advances available<\/strong> up to the date of its construction have including, which has given it great performance about similar vessels at present.<\/p>\n

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The interior design of the Alya luxury catamaran<\/h3>\n

The beauty of the Galapagos woman considered \u201cThe endemic jewel of Galapagos\u201d<\/strong> becomes the muse of inspiration for the interior design of the Alya luxury catamaran, about the beauty of this unique and difficult to compare female figure.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monica Frias, Interior Design expert, and Galapagos woman used her imagination and love for the Galapagos Islands to express in every detail how fascinating it can be to live an experience of luxury and comfort<\/strong> aboard this luxury catamaran.<\/p>\n

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Onboard, you can find works of molten glass art inspired by the turquoise waters that bathe the Galapagos archipelago. In addition, all the furniture of the Alya luxury catamaran makes it very special and unique.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Admire the nature every second on your journey! Comfortable loungers, observation area, sunroof, cocktail tables and a Bar with soft and alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n

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Alya Luxury Cruise offers 8 comfortable cabins with a unique and exclusive design, all with a private balcony, 4 cabins on the upper deck, and 4 on the main deck.<\/p>\n

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Unique and exclusive design in every detail of the cruise, cabins, and social areas. Artistic decoration in molten glass inspired the natural harmony and colors of the sky, sea, and earth.<\/p>\n

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Inauguration and first sailing of the Alya luxury catamaran<\/h3>\n

In the first instance, on December 15, 2016, its official inauguration took place and the Alya luxury catamaran saw the light for the first time while performing its first navigation tests in the historic Guayas River<\/strong>. Subsequently, on January 20, 2017, the Alya, set sail full of excitement from Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands to finally officially start its operations as a luxury cruise ship in Galapagos.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nowadays, the Alya luxury catamaran and her crew have been making dream vacations a reality for many guests for over 4 years. Through great and unforgettable moments, travel lovers have made their visit to the Galapagos Islands the best trip of their lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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