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Alya
Galápagos Catamaran
Luxury catamaran
Book with Dana Tours. Enjoy complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa.
16
Guests on board
9
Cabins
8
Cabins with a balcony
31.5
Meters long
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YOUR DANA TOURS ADVANTAGE
Your cruise comes with
complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest.
At our own lodge in Mindo
✦ Included with every cruise
2–3 nights
at our lodge, more on request
All meals
breakfast, lunch and dinner
Private transfers
Quito – Mindo and back
Upgrade on selected departures
+ Mindo Plus
Tickets for Mindo’s top experiences
Marked + Mindo Plus in the dates table
Our signature gift
At no extra cost
★ Mindo All-Inclusive
Your own private guide throughout
Private transport to every activity
Cooking class and laundry service
See what’s included ↓Each departure in the dates table shows its level, and your written offer lists exactly what’s included — before you book. No surprises.
LIFE ON BOARD
Explore by day. Unwind at sea.
Galaxy Cruises calls Alya “the jewel of the Galápagos”: a luxury catamaran for 16 guests, where eight of the nine cabins have a private balcony and the sun deck has a jacuzzi.
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Private balconies
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Jacuzzi on the sun deck
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Kayaks & paddleboards
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Starlink Wi-Fi
FIND YOUR GALÁPAGOS ESCAPE
Alya dates & prices
Choose when to travel. Compare departures, public fares and your saving per person.
BOOKING MADE SIMPLE
How to reserve your Alya cabin
Asking costs nothing. Here is what happens after you request your offer.
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Choose your departure
Pick a date in the table above, or tell us when you would like to travel.
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Receive your tailored offer
We confirm availability and send your cruise price and your complimentary stay in Mindo Cloud Forest.
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Free of charge
Hold your cabin
We can usually hold your cabin for 5–7 days, with no payment and no commitment.
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Confirm & plan your trip
Usually a 20% deposit, with the remaining 80% due 60 days before departure.
Payment options & booking conditions
Your cruise operator’s booking conditions apply. Holds and payment terms depend on the operator, availability and fare, and bookings close to departure may require full payment. Your personalized offer confirms your hold deadline, deposit, payment dates and cancellation conditions before you book.
Bank transfer in USD
Wire transfer to our US business bank account in USD. We provide the payment instructions with your booking.
Wise Business
Pay in other supported currencies through Wise Business. We confirm the currency, amount and payment instructions before you pay.
Credit card
Pay by credit card through Stripe. Any applicable card surcharge and the total payable will be disclosed before you pay.
Talk to David and the Dana Tours team. We’ll help you compare routes, cabins and your Mindo stay.
FIND YOUR ISLAND EXPERIENCE
Alya cruise itineraries
Choose where to explore. Compare the three routes, from 5 to 6 days, and see every day before you ask for your offer.
Not sure which route suits you? Our team can help you choose.
YOUR HOME IN THE ISLANDS
Welcome aboard Alya
Cabins, lounges, decks and the boat itself. Open a collection to see it full screen.
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Cabins & bathrooms
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Lounges & dining
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Decks & outdoor living
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The catamaran & the islands
View collection →Photos by Galaxy Cruises, the operator of Alya.
FIND YOUR PLACE ON BOARD
Alya deck plan
Choose a deck to see how the cabins and shared spaces connect.
Main deck
Cabin 1 and cabins 2–5 with private balcony
Dining room, living room and bar
Boutique and coffee station
Catamaran specifications & practical details
Catamaran specifications
Category
Luxury catamaran
Guests / cabins
16 / 9
Crew / guides
9 crew and a cruise director / 1 naturalist guide
Decks
Sun, upper and main decks; crew on the lower deck
Length / beam
31.5 m / 12.5 m
Max speed
12 knots
Cabin choices & practical details
Main deck: cabin 1 and cabins 2 to 5. Upper deck: cabins 6 to 9. Eight of the nine cabins have a private balcony, and the beds convert between a double and twins. All with a private bathroom and air conditioning. Your offer confirms the available cabin, bed arrangement and occupancy.
Traveling solo, as a couple or with family? Tell us and we’ll help you choose the right cabin before you book.
Official operator deck plans · Cabin assignment is subject to confirmation.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
What’s included in your cruise?
On your cruise
Cabin accommodation & all meals
Guided excursions, snorkeling gear & wetsuits
Kayaks & stand-up paddleboards
Soft drinks, water, coffee & tea
Airport assistance & channel transfers
Plan for separately
Galápagos flights
Park entrance fee (US$200) & transit card (US$20)
Alcoholic drinks, insurance & tips
Hotels & tours on mainland Ecuador
Your quote will confirm the complete inclusions, equipment, supplements and current fees for your departure.
Your Mindo Cloud Forest stay
From ocean adventures
From ocean adventures
to cloud forest mornings.
Before or after Galápagos, enjoy complimentary nights at our own Las Terrazas de Dana Boutique Lodge & Spa, in the Andean cloud forest about two hours from Quito. Usually 2–3 nights, more on request.
Hummingbirds
Waterfalls
Chocolate tour
Spa and pool
Always included
With every cruise
Complimentary lodge nights Breakfast, lunch and dinner Private Quito–Mindo transfers
Departures marked +
+ Mindo Plus
Everything with every cruise, and: Tickets for Mindo’s top experiences
Our signature gift
Departures marked ★
★ Mindo All-Inclusive
Everything in Mindo Plus, and: Your own private guide throughout Private transport to every activity Cooking class and laundry serviceEach departure in the dates table shows its level, and your written offer confirms exactly what’s included before you book. See the full program ↗
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YOUR PEOPLE IN ECUADOR
Your team in Ecuador, from cruise to cloud forest.
Dana Tours is a family-run company. David and our team help you choose your cruise, and we welcome you at our own lodge in Mindo Cloud Forest.
More about Dana Tours →
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Licensed in EcuadorMinistry of Tourism
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Registered in the United StatesDana Tours LLC
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Our own lodge since 2015Las Terrazas de Dana, Mindo
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Personal planningAdvice before you book
What our guests say
Galápagos cruises arranged by Dana Tours, and stays at our own lodge in Mindo Cloud Forest.
“David is incredibly responsive and organized our logistics flawlessly. Terrazas de Mindo lodge is beautiful and very birdy, with wonderful cuisine, and staff attentive and genuinely kind. Our Galapagos cruise was magical.”
DMKap · North Carolina · Tripadvisor“After we had booked the tour, the cruise company decided to cancel all cruises… David promptly contacted me and offered to find alternate ships. Within 15 minutes, he came up with 3 other cruises that matched our needs and dates.”
vimalp · California · Tripadvisor“We used Dana tours to arrange our cruise to Galápagos Islands and our travel from Quito to Mindo with our stay at Las Terrazas de Dana… We couldn’t have been more pleased. Excellent, Prompt and honest communication and we had an unforgettable experience!”
bins · South Carolina · Tripadvisor
GOOD TO KNOW
Your Alya questions, answered.
How do I get my complimentary nights in Mindo Cloud Forest?
Request your Alya cruise through Dana Tours. Your personalized offer lists your complimentary Mindo nights, meals, transfers and any extras for your departure.
Are transfers, meals and activities included in Mindo Cloud Forest?
Yes. Every cruise includes complimentary nights at the lodge (usually 2–3, more on request) with breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus private transfers between Quito and Mindo. Departures with a fare of US$3,500 or more per person add Mindo Plus, with tickets for Mindo’s top experiences, and those of US$5,000 or more, marked ★ in the dates table, include our complete Mindo All-Inclusive program, with your own private guide throughout. Your written offer confirms the details before you book.
Can I visit Mindo Cloud Forest before or after the cruise?
We can help arrange either option, depending on your flights, travel dates and lodge availability.
Does sending a request confirm my booking?
No. We first confirm availability and send your personalized offer. If you need time to decide, we can usually request a complimentary cabin hold, subject to the operator, availability and fare. You review your cabin, price, Mindo Cloud Forest benefits and booking conditions before committing. See how booking works.
How do I choose an Alya itinerary?
Start with your available travel days, then compare the islands visited, arrival and departure airports, and available sailing dates. Tell us which places interest you and we’ll help narrow the options.
How demanding are the excursions?
Walks, terrain and landings vary between visitor sites. Some involve uneven ground or stepping into shallow water. Tell us about any mobility concerns so we can review the specific route and available arrangements with the operator.
Can I choose my cabin?
Tell us your preferred deck and bed arrangement. We’ll check availability and confirm your cabin details before you commit.
Should I book my Galápagos flights first?
We recommend booking them with us, together with your cruise. Many yachts ask their guests to fly on the flights they reserve, because the crew meets the group at the Galápagos airport and the timing has to match the itinerary. You get assistance at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil on the day you fly, and we book your Galápagos flights at the net fare the cruise operator gives us. We also recommend arriving in Ecuador two days before your Galápagos flight, in case your international flight is delayed or canceled.
GALÁPAGOS + MINDO, WITH DANA TOURS
Your next adventure
comes with a little more.
Find your Alya departure and discover your complimentary Mindo Cloud Forest stay.
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