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Catamaran Yacht M/C Xploration, formerly M/C Athala II
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Galapagos Catamaran Yacht M/C Xploration
For those looking for a Galapagos adventure cruise in style, the 16-passenger Galapagos Catamaran M/C Xploration provides a cozy small yacht atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, personalized service, a dedicated cruise director, and more. This Motor Catamaran was specifically designed and built to cruise the Islands providing comfort and excellent stability. The M/C Xploration is an Andrew Harper Hideaway cruise, which means it has been carefully selected from luxury ocean liners to intimate river ships, to provide options to suit a seasoned traveler's desires. Enjoy elegant accommodations and gastronomic delights, and explore the Galapagos Islands via personalized shore excursions.

THE STATEROOMS
The M/C Xploration offers spacious and comfortable, fully-air conditioned accommodations and personalized attention like only Celebrity Cruises can offer. This beautiful catamaran is equipped with eight double staterooms of which four have private balconies and are located on the main deck and four located on the upper deck; all the staterooms offer large picture windows and either queen or twin bed configurations.

SOCIAL AREAS
The M/C Xploration's upper deck features a bar and a beautiful open area for relaxation and al fresco dining. The sundeck is great for whale and dolphin watching or to simply relax in the Jacuzzi.

The dining area can be found on the main deck, along with a really comfortable lounge. All meals are served as a buffet style with all soft drinks included.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Main Deck: 4 Main Deck Cabins With Private Balcony
Upper Deck: 4 Upper Deck Cabins (Min. 175 Sq. Feet)

Technical Specifications
Category
Deluxe
Stern, Galapagos Catamaran Yacht M/C Xploration
Stern Jacuzzi, Galapagos Catamaran Yacht M/C Xploration
Jacuzzi
Type of Vessel
Luxury Motor Catamaran
Certificates
SOLAS Standard
Construction
April 2007
Length
98 Feet/30 M
Beam
37 Feet/11 M
Draft
4.6 Feet/1.40 M
Gross Tonnage
320 Tons
Decks
2: Main Deck, Upper Deck Mature Teak Wood
Speed
12 Knots
Engines
2: John Deere 6081 AFM 300 HP
Capacity
16 Passengers
Electricity
110 Volts AC/60 Hz
Water Maker
2000 Gallons/Day
Crew
10 + 1 Naturalist Bilingual Guide
Owned By
Celebrity Cruises
Operated By
Celebrity Cruises
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Additional
Bar
Lounge
Radio, Telephone & E-mail Communications
Snorkeling Equipment
Jacuzzi
Air-conditioned throughout
Cruise Director
Navigation
All equipment meets/exceeds the international SOLAS standard, Navnex, 2 GPS, sonar, 2 naval radars
Safety
2x 20-man life craft, fire detection and prevention systems, etc.
Cabins
Main Deck: 4 Cabins with Private Balcony
Upper Deck: 4 Cabins (Min. 175 Sq. Feet)

Galapagos Catamaran Yacht M/C Xploration