The luxury catamaran Athala II was specifically designed to cruise the Galapagos Islands in style. The elegant design provides enhanced comfort, superior speed, and excellent stability while meeting all the latest safety standards.
The Athala II is unrivalled in its presentation of the generous accommodation and amenities of a larger boat while still preserving the relaxed exclusivity of a smaller vessel. All cabins on board have air conditioning and feature portrait windows (not portholes). The main deck rooms also have the additional luxury of a private balcony.
Key Features:
Built exclusively for Galapagos cruising,Many common areas and Jacuzzi,Luxurious private rooms,Bilingual naturalist guide,Fully carbon neutral cruise
Technical Specifications:
Year of construction : April 2007
Type : luxury motor catamaran
Draft : 4.6 feet / 1.40 m
Gross tonnage : 320 tons
Length : 98 feet / 30 m
Beam : 37 feet / 11 m
Capacity : 16 passengers
Accommodation
Main deck : 4 main deck cabins with private balcony
Upper deck : 4 upper deck cabins (min. 175 sq. feet)
Main Engines : 2 John Deere 6081 AFM 300 HP
Max Speed : 12 knots
Electricity : 110 volts AC / 60 Hz
Water maker : 2000 gallons / day
Exterior : Mature teak wood flooring
Crew : 10 + 1 naturalist bilingual guide
Safety & Navigation : All equipment meets / exceeds the international SOLAS standard: 2x 20-man life craft, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars, fire detection and prevention systems etc etc.