Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary B Naturalist Cruise (Santa Cruz - Seymour)
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Galapagos

9.2 Superb

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

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“We got to see every single animal you could imagine and want to see in the galapagos and even some that are super rare on top of t…”
Robert B, United States

Highlights

Renewed in 2022
Naturalist itineraries

The Galaxy Orion is a 29-meter/96-ft small-ship cruise offering naturalist itineraries in the Galapagos. Fully renewed in 2022, it can accommodate up to 12 guests in 8 comfortable cabins, all with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. The Galaxy Orion offers naturalist itineraries. On the upper deck, guests can enjoy the ocean views from their large windows; on the lower deck, there are porthole views.

The Galapagos are famous for their biodiversity and are one of the best places in the world for seeing unique ecosystems and endemic species such as giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies. Cruising in the Galapagos is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Water temperatures fluctuate through the year, usually warmer on the north island and cooler in the western, southern, and central Galapagos islands. This type of cruise in the Galapagos emphasizes conservation and responsible tourism, ensuring that the islands' natural wonders are preserved for generations to come.

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30 Sep

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03 Oct

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10 Oct

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14 Oct

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17 Oct

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31 Oct

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14 Nov

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21 Nov

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Domestic Flight Non-Issuance Fee ($60 / trip), National Park Fees ($220 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Hair Dryer in Cabin
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year renovated: 2022

Length: 29 meters

Beam: 6.6 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 9

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Galaxy Orion Reviews

9.2 Superb

Vessel

8.9
Crew

9.2
Food

9.7
Activities

9.3
Value

8.9

10 Exceptional
Tasja B
Netherlands

Magical, amazing, fun, delicious
My highlight was this whole trip, loved every minute of it!! The help before we left from liveaboard was so good and on the airport at Quito. The staff and guide onboard was amazing!! Trip of a lifetime
Recommended for
Excursions were amazing. Food onboard was exceptional. Reply and help from liveAboard was awesome.
22 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Michael E
Australia

Beautiful boat, crew, activities especially the snorkeling plus beautiful weather
The professional of the crew, safety first, nothing a trouble, always happy and very helpful
Recommended for
The great organisation of the guide and crew. The water activities. Food.
26 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Eliezer D
Israel

Best time in Galapagos on the Galaxy Orion
The trip to the Galapagos was great, the staff did everything to make us comfortable, the guide knew a lot and conveyed his love for the place to us, the conditions were great and the food was excellent both at meals and every time we returned to the ship, the diving equipment was excellent, except that the room was a bit cramped, other than that it was perfect
Recommended for
The guide. The crew. The food.
31 Oct, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Michel F
Canada

If you like adventure, this is the place to be experienced
small boat but very comfortable. don't expect spacious cabins. the schedule is busy but everything is planned to live an unforgettable moment. I compare this trip to the safari I did in Africa but by boat!
Recommended for
Quality of the staff, especially the naturalist guide. Very good service on board and back from the excursions. Staff dedicated to making sure that the customer is satisfied.
16 Sep, 2026

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Craig G
Australia

An amazing experience
This was one of the best tours I have done in my life. The whole package was complete and the highlight was swimming and snorkelling with the turtles, although all the animals were fabulous.
Recommended for
The crew were so helpful and Maria was an amazing guide. The food was delicious. The activities were varied and interesting.
27 Oct, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Elena P
Italy

The Galapagos dream!
We had a fantastic week onboard the Galaxy Orion. Everything was smoothly organized, and each day was filled with so many activities to fully experience the Galápagos. The crew was wonderful—so friendly, always smiling, and constantly making sure everyone was having a great time. The naturalist guide is such an essential part of the trip. Ours was kind and funny, but above all incredibly knowledgeable about the archipelago—its history, geology, and biology.
Recommended for
The excursions on the islands. The people and crew. the comfort of the boat.
28 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Erik P
United States

Incredible experience!
Amazing adventure, wonderful crew and incredible constant wildlife encounters!
Recommended for
Hiking and snorkeling every day. Friendly crew. Great boat.
08 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Laurence K
France

Wonderful cruise with top staff
The crew have done their utmost to make us feel at home on board. We saw a lot of pelagics during the cruise, a warm towel and delicious snacks, sometimes hot chocolate, were waiting for us after each dive. The staff even rinsed and shampooed all our gear at the end of our stay. A real treat!
Recommended for
gastronomy. great sense of hospitality of the crew members. hot towels after each dive.
07 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Savannah S
United States

Everything
The diving was incredible in the Galápagos. Whale sharks, hammerheads, white tip, black tip, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, turtles, seahorses, rays and much more! The crew was wonderful and very helpful. They put on a little show for us at one point which was so fun. I don’t want to give the details as I want it to be a surprise for future guests. It was an unforgettable experience and I would totally recommend it.
Recommended for
Hammerheads, whale sharks, the crew
10 Aug, 2023

9.2 Superb
Timothy G
New Zealand

Top notch
Excellent trip. Highlights were the wildlife viewing and the company of fellow passengers and crew
Recommended for
Small group of 11. Closeness of crew and passengers. Tailored programme to individuals.
16 Dec, 2024

125 reviews

9.2 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Paul H
United States

Amazing value for a once in a lifetime experience
Definitely darwin and wolf. Those spots made the whole week worth it. Very good value for the 3k for one week promo.
Recommended for
New equipment, luxury boat, amazing diving
19 Feb, 2023

10 Exceptional
Xiyu Z
China

The best week of my life!
We saw EVERYTHING! sea lions, white tip sharks, hammerhead sharks, galapagos sharks, whale sharks, eagle rays, HUMPBACK WHALES, ORCAS..... it's been a dream! The boat ride is challenging, I'm almost constantly sea sick but the crew did their best to take care of my needs, and they are amazing!! They took care of diving equipments after every dive so we get to enjoy the most out of it. Also love how chill and happy they are:) The food is amazing too, i did not expect to have good food on the boat but I was impressed! Would absolutely recommend this liveaboard to everyone!
Recommended for
The dive sites, the services, the crew!
24 Sep, 2023

9.2 Superb
Victor D
Spain

Galapagos 2023
Marine life in Darwin and Wolf was outstanding.
Recommended for
Dive sites, Food and Crew
09 Sep, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher P
United States

Fabuloso; best diving of my life with a crew who loved being there too.
The marine life without a doubt and the shear beauty all around in a very place on this earth, the dive masters and panga drivers who took great care of us. As well as the rest of the crew; hot towels after dives, rooms, food, party at the equator and a great crew who were all loved their jobs and were like family. I just got back a week ago ( cold season ) already thinking about returning in the warm season. Thank you Galaxy Dive Crew for an amazing life time memory I'm still smiling about.
Recommended for
Whale sharks, hammer heads and sea lions
30 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Gerard M
Spain

Best week of our life
We had a really amazing week aboard the Galaxy. The diving was the best of our life, it is really fantastic to see a sea so full of life. We so thousands of hammerheads, humpback whales, orcas, mola mola, Marine iguana and many other. But not only the diving is good, the crew is really friendly and you can feel that there are good vibes in the boat.
Recommended for
Wildlife; Crew; Itinerary
15 Sep, 2023

8.0 Very good
Beverly L
Canada

Trip of a lifetime
Amazing ecosystem unlike anywhere else
Recommended for
Snorkeling. Hiking. Food.
06 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Yulong L
China

Amazing liveaboard experience
The one week with Galaxy Diver was definitely my best liveaboard experience so far. Besides seeing all the exciting marine animals, the crew is very professional. For instance, no matter how much we drifted away, when we went up to surface, our boat is always within a few meters away. This have made all divers feeling safe in a difficult condition like Galapagos. They are also very friendly and genuine, and they did everything to make our trip a more memorable one, like the little ceremony when we passed the equator and chef's live show of making local dishes and drinks.
Recommended for
Professional crews, marine lifes, personalized services
17 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
David C
United States

Extraordinary! Wonderful experience and is a great way to explore with family, friends or a solo traveler.
Not only go to these remote islands, but spending time there snorkeling and short land hikes. Learning while doing as the guide explains the nature and history while exploring the unique archipelago of the Galapagos.
Recommended for
Naturalist guide (Fabian) who you spend a lot of time with was kind, passionate, and knowledgeable. Crew was approachable and friendly. Attention to detail. After each excursion you are greeted with delicious drinks and snacks. Rooms were cleaned multiple times daily. All B, D, L was presented very well and also.
01 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Amy R
United States

Unforgettable Galapagos Vacation!
Despite an unexpected bout of seasickness, this trip was sublime. The itinerary and description was exactly as described and in most cases exceeded our expectations. We were clearly told the day's plans including excursion details and the staff (Manuel, Anthony, Johnny, Edwin, etc) were ready to greet us when we returned and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Carmen, our naturalist, was a wealth of knowledge about the animals, flora and fauna. Thank you Galaxy Orion for an unforgettable trip.
Recommended for
Quality of naturalist guiding the excursions. Attentiveness of the staff to guests and cleanliness. Beautiful weather and itinerary.
08 Feb, 2026

9.2 Superb
Harriet H
United Kingdom

Fantastic itinerary, guiding and service
The amazing variety of things we saw particularly while snorkelling. I really enjoyed snorkelling with a manta ray, a sealion and so many turtles
Recommended for
The itinerary, the food and the enthusiasm of the staff
03 Feb, 2023

9.2 Superb
Esmee B
Netherlands

Amazing food, activities & crew during our first Liveaboard
We had an excellent experience during our first liveaboard. The food was much better and fancy than we expected. Besides, the activities, including panga rides, snorkeling and land excursions were great. Lastly, the crew was always very kind and helpful.
Recommended for
The food was excellent. Panga rides and snorkeling were fantastic. Great land excursions.
20 Sep, 2026

9.2 Superb
Markus T
Germany

Spectacular diving with professional crew and nice travel group.
The trip was great! Arrival and boarding was organized very efficient. The vessel was well suited for the trip, with professional and well-maintained equipment. The crew was simply outstanding. All dive briefings focused fully on safe diving, and to let the group having a joint dive experience. Underwater experience was great, although the water temp turned out to be unusually warm, which let to pelagics staying in greater depth. Nevertheless, we had numerous hammerhead (school) encounters all over the trip. A particular highlight was the "equator baptism", where the crew celebrated with us the equator crossing in a very funny way. :-) In addition to offshore diving, we explored near-shore diving with lots of seal encounters and even some bird watching along the coast. All in all, an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime trip, surely worth the long travel.
Recommended for
Pelagic action (hammerheads, seals, ...). Cultural experience (ceviche cooking class, island trips, learning local card games, ...). Crew professionalism.
02 Aug, 2026

8.0 Very good
Shawna C
United States

A great memorable trip for myself and son.
Very knowledgeable guide and well organized excursions. Learned and saw a lot and everything on our bucket list.
Recommended for
Knowledgeable guide. Clean boat. Friendly crew.
03 Oct, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Tanja W
Germany

Incredible trip
Naturalist-Itinery: The boat is not the newest but in great condition. The crew took great care of it and provided great service at all times and was super friendly. Small surprises such as cooking demonstrations or a sunset drink were also part of it. Everything was always on-time, super organized and with appropriate safety precautions. The cabins were spacious and the bed comfortable. The shore excursions and also the experiences in the water are among the most impressive animal and landscape experiences I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Our guide was able to show us a lot, never rushed the group, and still packed a lot of program into the 8 days, so that we have the feeling that we have really experienced everything and the best. The food on board was also plentiful. The only limitation perhaps for me as a vegetarian is that I would have liked to just get vegetables instead of meat substitutes (vegetarian sausages for example). Especially the fish dishes were particularly praised by the fellow travelers.I would definitely do the trip again and can fully recommend the boat and crew. Dear future travelers: Remember the usual tip. By European standards, it is not little! (Approx. 40$ per day/person). Of course, it is not a must, but an opportunity to honor these extraordinary experiences and the special service under non-European conditions. The crew is working really hard around the clock. The guide also does an excellent job. So plan this with your booking if necessary so that it doesn't surprise you later:) This boat is definitely worth it!
Recommended for
Wildlife observations under and above water, nature, crew
18 Jan, 2024

Translated from German

8.4 Very good
jorge M
Spain

Diving trip galapagos
Great trip to Galapagos. The vessel has been reformed recently. The rooms are a bit small but everything clean and ok. Another common areas outside, like an upper deck, it would be great but the vessel in general was very good. Food, crew and diving guides were fantastic. Those guys really do their job in a good way!!
Recommended for
Crew, diving guides, food
08 May, 2023

9.2 Superb
Judy A
Australia

Cruising the Galápagos Islands was a dream come true!
Dean and I absolutely enjoyed our cruise! The ship was small as we expected but it was super comfy and clean. Seeing all the wildlife was of course the highlight and we saw everything we hoped to see! Fernanda our naturalist guide was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly to everyone and she had great activities planned for us each day which always ran smoothly and on time. Seeing the Galapagos tortoise wasn’t on our cruise plan but Fernanda surprised us all on our last day by taking us to a sanctuary to see them which was fabulous. Our meals were all delicious and all the staff were very friendly and they were always there to help. The other 12 passengers were a great group and we all got on extremely well. It was a truly fabulous experience!
Recommended for
Fernanda our guide was fabulous- very knowledgeable and friendly and all the staff were great. Seeing all the wildlife- we saw everything we hoped to see!. The other passengers- everyone got along extremely well.
12 May, 2026

8.0 Very good
Robert B
United States

Great Family Trip to the Galapagos
This was a super great experience. Every detail for my family was laid out so well and the crew as so nice and had all the activities set up nicely. We got to see every single animal you could imagine and want to see in the galapagos and even some that are super rare on top of that. Overll it was really incredible.
Recommended for
Perfect Itenerary. Crew Hospitality and Professionalism. Food Preparation.
16 Apr, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Alvin B
Indonesia

Exceptional experience! The ship, the crew and the naturalist guide were awesome.
I recently joined the Galaxy Orion cruise for a 4-day, 3-night cruise in the Galápagos, and it exceeded all expectations. The crew of the ship was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ensuring our comfort and making us feel at home. I had a lot of interactions with our captain, Carlos, and our food/drink server, Jonny. Our naturalist guide, Fernanda, was outstanding—knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, bringing the islands' unique wildlife and history to life. The itinerary offered a perfect mix of activities, from snorkeling, swimming, and hiking to wildlife spotting and relaxing onboard, making every day feel fresh and exciting. The vessel was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, while the food was delicious and plentiful, adding to the overall experience. I highly recommend Galaxy Orion for anyone seeking a 4-day unforgettable Galápagos adventure—it’s the perfect blend of exploration, learning, and relaxation, all thanks to an exceptional team.
Recommended for
The friendliness and helpfulness of the crew and the guide.. The mix of adventurous and educational activities exploring Galapagos Islands.. The great condition of the vessel..
05 Dec, 2024

8.0 Very good
beth K
Canada

The cruise was wonderful!
They packed so many outings and activities during our 4 day cruise!was a
Recommended for
Amazing, caring and attentive staff. Amazing adventures and activities. Ggood mix of busy and down time.
31 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Stacy O
United States

EPIC and Excellent Service
Dives were epic. The guides were very safe and thorough in the briefing. It was obvious that Jorge really loves ❤️ what he's doing and has a passion and enthusiasm for nature. Food was exceptional and Juanito the bar tender did a fantastic job serving food and making cocktails. Wine selection was dismal but simple cocktails were very nice. Cipriani
Recommended for
Dive Guides
12 Dec, 2023