Salvage and Security Equipment

We are committed to creating a safe and eco-friendly journey.
Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of our guests and crew.

The Alya is a modern catamaran built in Guayaquil in 2017.
It was built according to ecological parameters that reduce negative environmental impacts of tourism in the Galapagos Islands.

  • 35 life jackets
  • 4 lifebuoys 9mm
  • Flare gun, smoke signals, flashlights with SOS signals and other types of visual signals.
Galapagos Cruises - Alya Catamaran: Salvage and Security Equipment
  • 2 survival rafts, 25 passengers each.
  • Fire extinguishers 10 lb. and 2lb.
  • Fire hoses 15m.
  • Fire detectors and complete fire protection system.

Technical Details

This catamaran is one of the most comfortable cruise ships in the Galapagos.
This is why she is known as "The Jewel of Galapagos"

Dimensions

Length:
101.70 ft / 31.50 mts
Beam:
41.01 ft / 12.50 mts

Performance

Cruising speed:
12 knots

Engines:
2 Cumming Motors 350 HP

Galapagos Cruises - Alya Catamaran: Passion for perfection

Capacity

16 passengers
9 crew members + 1 bilingual guide

Operation and consumption

Electric power:
110V and 220V

Details Deck Plan

  • 4 Cabins 215 ft / 20 m2
  • 1 Captain Cabin 84 ft / 7.82 m2
  • 1 Guide Cabin 84 ft / 7.82 m2
  • Bridge 124 ft / 11.15 m2
  • Outside (bow) 139 ft / 12.94m2
  • Central Corridor 11 ft / 1m2
Galapagos Cruises - Alya Catamaran: Deack Plan - Upper Deck
  • General 78.08 ft / 23.80 m2
  • Jacuzzi 10.73 ft x 11.35 ft / 3.27 m x 3.46 m
Galapagos Cruises - Alya Catamaran: Deack Plan - Sun Deck
  • 2 Cabins (bow) 245 ft / 22.83 m2
  • 2 Cabins (stern) 268 ft / 24.91 m2
  • Briefing Area 97 ft / 9 m2
  • Outside (bow) 129 ft / 12 m2
  • Coffee Station
  • Bar
  • Living Room, Dining Room 797 ft / 74 m2
  • Central Corridor 11 ft / 1m2
  • Boarding area 266 ft / 24.76 m2
Galapagos Cruises - Alya Catamaran: Deack Plan - Main Deck
  • Kitchen
  • Crew Dining Room
  • Cruise Director’s Cabin
  • 2 Crew cabins
  • Machine Rooms
  • Laundry
Galapagos Cruises - Alya Catamaran: Deack Plan - Lower Deck