Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.2 Superb
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“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…”
Highlights
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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Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, 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 USD per trip), National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip), Visas and Fees (20 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks.
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Galaxy Orion Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
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Vessel
8.9
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Crew
9.3
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Food
9.7
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Activities
9.3
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Value
8.9
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- 10 Exceptional
- Corinna F
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Germany
The perfect five days
We loved our five days on board. The amount of activities was just perfect and always getting greeted with drinks and snacks when coming back to the boat was something that probably spoiled us forever. The crew was outstanding and we would go back in a heartbeat.
- Recommended for
- The attentiveness of the crew. The amount of activities. The warm drinks after snorkeling.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Mary M
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United States
Trip of a lifetime and we loved our ship (Galaxy Diver) crew, and Naturalist guide, Renny!
Snorkeling with sea turtles, penguins, stingrays, and reef shark. Seeing the giant tortoises, the blue footed boobies, and penguins. Learning the history and culture of the Galápagos Islands. New and exciting adventures and treasures each day.
- Recommended for
- Snorkeling, all the animals, fish, birds and naturalist guide & crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sarah B
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United States
Relaxing and incredible
This trip exceeded my expectations, our naturalist guide Victor provided a lot of background to the formation of the islands and information about all the various animals we saw. The crew went above and beyond keeping our cabins clean and all passengers well fed. The captain even spent an hour sailing around a dolphin pod and helping us hunt down whales on one of our sailings. There were so many priceless moments on this trip and the 8 day / 7 night itinerary had us alone with no other humans or boats spotted for a day or two in the middle.
- Recommended for
- Excursions. Snorkeling. Crew/Naturalist Guide.
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- 10 Exceptional
- An J
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China
The equipment is perfect, the service is first-class, and the diving guide is excellent.
Excellent service!
- Recommended for
- 1. All aspects of the service in the ship are dedicated and detail-oriented. 2. When on the boat, the navigator will pay attention to the sea surface and guide everyone to watch in time. 3. Our English is not very good, and the dive guide will explain patiently.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Savannah S
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Yulong L
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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
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- 9.2 Superb
- Juanita M
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Canada
A fantastic trip to check off many bucket list items
Very organized and I loved the size of the boat, perfect amount of people…the food was fantastic and all the activities were well planned…loved both the hiking and the snorkelling and especially liked that you returned to the boat between most activities so if you wanted, you didn’t have to participate in everything…worked well for some of the older guests. Overall, had a fabulous time, learned lots, saw more and fulfilled many lifetime dreams….shoutout to our guide Fabricio and to Johnny….they were fabulous
- Recommended for
- Staff was wonderful. Food was excellent. Very organized and ran very smoothly.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Tan T
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United States
My family of 4 (2 adults, 13 year old, 10 year old) had a terrific 5-day cruise on the Galaxy Orion! Our naturalist guide and the entire Orion crew
My family of 4 (2 adults, 13 year old, 10 year old) had a terrific 5-day cruise on the Galaxy Orion! We stayed in 2 of the upper cabins, which were just big enough for two people. The common areas include a nice outdoor lounge at the back of the upper deck, indoor dining area and living room on the middle deck, and the excursion preparation area at the back of the middle deck. The ship has two rigid, inflatable zodiac boats to take people to/from excursions and to/from shore. Also, free internet on-board was consistent (we did emails, video chatting on WhatsApp, changes in travel plans, Disney+ in the common area). Every full-day consisted of breakfast, one to two morning excursions, lunch, one to two afternoon excursions, a 5 minute brief that previewed the next day's activities, and dinner. Overall, it was a very full day for our family (though there was always 30-60 minutes before/after meals for washing up and down time). All snorkeling equipment was provided to us (snorkels, mask, wetsuits). Our naturalist, Julio, was amazing. He accompanied us on all excursions, and was friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. He was also our English-Spanish translator whenever we needed it. The crew were also very friendly and accommodating. In addition to their normal duties of captain, chef, engineer, helmsman, cabin, etc, they all helped us get ready for and return from excursions. There were always people there to help, and we felt very taken care of. The food was delicious. Breakfast was a buffet that included eggs, other protein (e.g. sausages, bacon, ham), starch (e.g. potatoes, yucca), and fruit. Lunch and dinner was always something different and delicious and filling ... soup, entree, and dessert. Even in the (limited) down-time, you can always enjoy the spectacular views from the ship of turquoise water, alien-seeming islands, wildlife right next to the boat (frigate birds, sea lions, sea turtles, fish), or stargazing (first time our family saw the Milky Way, since the light pollution is so low in the Galapagos). Altogether, it was an amazing trip for our whole family, and everyone enjoyed it!
- Recommended for
- Friendly and informative naturalist guide and friendly crew. Great snorkeling and hiking excursions. Felt pampered throughout ... from 3 delicious meals a day, to fresh juice and warm snacks after every excursion.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Henrik W
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Germany
An absolute amazing experience I will never forget.
The entire trip was a highlight and the Galaxy Diver crew and Galápagos Islands kept on giving one amazing surprise after another.
- Recommended for
- Friendliness and service of the crew, the wildlife abundance of the sea life, the very delicious food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- carla B
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Chile
Great experience
We had many activities, entertaining and beautiful. Yes we would recommend to our friends, but it is important to mention that it is not 5 days, because the last one, hopefully is 2 hours and it is only 1 activity, being that on the same route there are 2 more points that in all tours are done together (El Junco and Puerto Chino)
- Recommended for
- The service and attention of the crew. After each activity we were greeted with drinks and snacks. Activities in general.
