Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary C+A (Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz)
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Galapagos

9.2 Superb

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

from $ 382 / day Check dates

“Excellent service!”
An J, China

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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13 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

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27 Jun

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08 Jul

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29 Aug

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29 Aug

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$ 4,200

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02 Sep

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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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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
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

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

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
An J
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.
30 Jul, 2024

Translated from Chinese

10 Exceptional
Eli A
Israel

An excellent experience that I will remember for many years
Amazing dives, an excellent team that helps with everything, and makes sure that the divers have maximum enjoyment. A cook of a very high standard. Who prepared gourmet meals. An excellent experience for many years.
Recommended for
Dives, staff, chef
25 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
ANN C
United Kingdom

Top notch experience
Food, abundance of animal sightings marine, on land and in the air. Cabin was comfortable, bed made up everyday. Shower cleaned daily. Excursions by guide were interesting. Safety measures taken by crew of the higher standard.
Recommended for
Food, excursions, food
25 Nov, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
vahe K
Canada

An amazing and unique experience
(1) Discovery of a completely new World that one would have only experience through movies and documentaries (2) Amazing crew, empathic, detail-oriented (3) Great Chef and cuisine
Recommended for
The place, The crew, The chef
17 Mar, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Thomas R
United States

The boat crew and guide made our experience that much more amazing
The fact that we had such fast paced itinerary to see as much as possible was the best thing of all. All the activities were fun and interesting, with the exception of paddle boarding which we were promised and the boat didn’t have them
Recommended for
The warmth of the crew, the food, the tours
11 Jul, 2024

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

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

8.0 Very good
Jacqueline C
Australia

Wonderful Galápagos cruise.
Really enjoyed my short 4 day cruise in the Galapagos. All the crew onboard were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Recommended for
Stunning destination. Fantastic activities. Wonderful crew.
13 Apr, 2026

117 reviews

9.2 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Bob F
Australia

Luxurious service, impeccable diving and naturalist activities
Excellent dives Great camaraderie Pure relaxation and fine dining on board
Recommended for
Staff went above and beyond in making you feel pampered
20 May, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Thomas A
Netherlands

A cruise to remember
Great trip, nice welcome followed by very good service and fantastic underwater life! Everything was very well arranged would book 1 more! Highlights include the many species of sharks and dolphins and a stray whale
Recommended for
Welcome. Good food. Enough staff.
13 Jun, 2025

Translated from Dutch

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
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

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

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

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9.2 Superb
Patricia W
United States

We loved this trip!
A trip that we’ve dreamt of for many years! Our experience was excellent. For a small boat, the Orion was quite comfortable and our crew was great. We had a very knowledgeable and entertaining naturalist, Fabricio. All were patient and helpful with us. We could visit many different locations for snorkeling and / or hiking, letting us see a wide range of flora and fauna. Each day was packed with information and activity. We loved it! Thanks Orion and crew!
Recommended for
Kindness and helpfulness of our naturalist and crew. Wonderful excursions. Great food.
21 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Lovell S
United States

Everything happened as planned, good value.
Days full of enjoyment and adventures.
Recommended for
The other guest were wonderful.. Guild . keep everything in order. Saw the major items we wanted to.
13 Feb, 2025

9.2 Superb
Don B
United States

Outstanding itinerary and a great value
I'm extremely happy with my decision to choose the Galaxy Orion. I spent a lot of time comparing different boats and itineraries, and not only is the itinerary B is nearly perfect, it's a great value compared to other ops. The crew was absolutely outstanding, and we were kept busy with 3-4 activities per day. The food variety was very good, and most of it was delicious, but my one and only gripe was that pretty much anything beef or fish was extremely overcooked. The flavor was good, but five minutes less fire would have made a world of difference. Get the main deck cabin. It is larger and has at least twice the storage space of the other cabins.
Recommended for
Itinerary. Crew. Boat.
29 May, 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
Greg P
United Kingdom

Amazing sightings with amazing crew and guests
The marine life was incredible while the boat experience itself was excellent - professional but fun
Recommended for
Wildlife, guides, food
16 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Mary M
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
28 Mar, 2024

9.2 Superb
Amir B
Israel

Intresting and enjoyable
Very good expereince
Recommended for
Shore excersions. service on boat. Schnorkeling.
12 Aug, 2024

9.2 Superb
Sep V
Netherlands

We got a fantastic experience from the crew and felt very welcome!
From start to finish a very hospitable and motivated team (which really came across as a team) that gave you a very welcome feeling, a small drink and/or snack after every activity. A full program with many activities. We had a 4 night cruise so it is very nice to experience a lot. Guide was very good and enthusiastic. Food and drink was excellent. My wife is vegetarian and there was certainly enough attention for that, although the vegetarian dishes could sometimes be a little more original (although we understand that on a ship with small occupancy the possibilities are limited). What also surprised us was that our fellow passengers were usually on the same page: mainly going for the nature experience and little fuss. All very nice, down-to-earth people!
Recommended for
Full program with many (diverse) activities. Very welcoming crew, really made you feel very welcome. Excellent guide who spoke enthusiastically about the nature in the galapagos.
15 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

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

9.6 Exceptional
john H
United Kingdom

Small boat with excellent crew; nothing too much to please
Seeing many new animals
Recommended for
Diving; crew; customers on board
27 Jan, 2023

10 Exceptional
Deidre S
United States

Galapagos Orion Out Of This Galaxy
The daily schedule maximized our time and enabled us to experience as much as the Galapagos as possible during our stay while also being pampered before and after each excursion.
Recommended for
The variety of experiences we enjoyed daily.. The expertise of our naturalist.. The attentiveness of our crew.
31 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Sarah B
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.
07 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Grizel U
United States

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
I thought the five- day schedule was perfect, offering me a very diverse program of activities with a wonderful staff. The Tour guide Julio, and the crew were just fantastic. First of all, they work really well as a team and generally went out of their way to help you with just about anything you need. The islands speak for themselves. My only minor concern was the rocking of the boat, especially during nighttime due to the rain and the winds. Other than that, I thought the trip and service was fantastic.
Recommended for
The organization of daily of activities that were diverse and fun. The staff committment to helping and ensuring we have a good time. The selection of islands and what they offered.
24 Feb, 2025