Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.2 Superb - Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“We saw absolutely every marine creature there was to see. We loved it. The food was delicious and the service from the crew too go…”
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, 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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Galaxy Orion Reviews
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- 9.2 Superb
- Vessel 8.9
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.7
- Activities 9.3
- Value 8.9
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- 9.2 Superb
- Esmee B
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Markus T
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- ROBERT P
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United States
Bucket list trip was amazing
The itinerary, crew and naturalist were excellent. The service and food were incredible. Each activity was well planned and executed, it always finished with a fresh drink and delicious snack. The boat was older but well maintained. This was an excellent value for the money. Thank you to the Orion family for the trip of a lifetime.
- Recommended for
- Activities. Naturalist. Crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Agueda M
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Argentina
Amazing Experience from Start to End
We saw absolutely every marine creature there was to see. We loved it. The food was delicious and the service from the crew too good. 100% recommend.
- Recommended for
- Food, Staff, and Diving
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sascha H
- Germany
Great organized cruise on the boat and in the water
the vast amount of sharks and other marine life we experienced. The crew made us feel very comfortable and organized the dives to the T.
- Recommended for
- the dive sites, the guides, the crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gareth H
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United Kingdom
Once in a lifetime!
Amazing trip, a packed itinerary but worth every penny! The crew, the boat and the guests made this a very special trip! Would recommend to anyone!
- Recommended for
- The crew. The itinerary. The guests.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Kristi C
- United States
Incredible Experience
Seeing so many hammerheads, manta ray, turtles, eels, dolphins, sea lions, marine iguanas, penguins, and mola mola. The crew was amazing, the dive guides were knowledgable and so fun. A Trip I'll never forget.
- Recommended for
- the diving itself, the crew, the Galapagos!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Corinna F
- 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
- Alex S
- Germany
Stunning, Amazing, wonderful
When booking this trip, obviously it is a huge amount of money. Let me tell you, it is money well spent. We had an awesome week on the boat, the crew was always helpful, friendly and funny. The trip itself is already nice, but being fully pampered with amazing food and top dive gear, makes it even better. Of course the diving depends on luck and seasonal conditions, but we were extremely lucky, had amazing dives especially in the north at darwin and wolf Islands and saw Whalesharks, Hammerheads, Galapagossharks, turtles, Sea lions, marine Iguanas and multiple other beautiful marine animals on many of those dives. I am already saving up, to do that again, so yes, I can recommend it!
- Recommended for
- Diving, Diving, Foooood!
