Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary A: Naturalist Cruise (San Cristobal - Santa Cruz)
Start: 2026-11-25
End: 2026-11-28
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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26 Sep

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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

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

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

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10 Exceptional
Ronald M
United States

Bucket list trip
Whalesharks, hammerhead sharks, diving with marine iguana, sea lions, penguins Crew were great, funny, and ready to help
Recommended for
Drawin&wolf dives, crew, food
27 Oct, 2022

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

9.6 Exceptional
Thorsten Wilhelm M
Germany

Friendly crew, well-organized activities, and an unforgettable Galápagos experience!
The crew was exceptionally attentive and friendly, the activities were perfectly organized with a fantastic guide, making it an overall amazing experience highly recommended for visiting the Galápagos.
Recommended for
Activities. Crew. Food.
23 Sep, 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

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
Marina N
United States

Amazing diving and overall experience
Amazing diving with tons to see! I was impressed by the biodiversity in this region and really want to go back. The crew was great and food was delish. Great trip overall!
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Food.
16 Feb, 2026

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

10 Exceptional
Gianmarco F
Italy

Amazing Galaxy Orion Galapagos
The experience was perfect. Galaxy Orion is a small ship and you can enjoy Galápagos being few people. The Crew and the Guide were amazing! Strongly suggested! Perfect value for money
Recommended for
Galapagos. Crew. Size of the boat.
26 Aug, 2024

125 reviews

9.2 Superb
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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

9.2 Superb
Dee H
New Zealand

The best way to see these islands - with a great guide, a well equipped boat, unbelievable wildlife and wild islands.
Jorge was so knowledgeable and experienced. It was wonderful to have him as a guide. The rest of the crew worked so hard to make sure we were looked after. The meals were first class and reflective of local dishes. Each island was unique with its own environment and wildlife. The daily visits were full-on but worth it not to waste a moment. The trip was full of magic moments, like going back to a time before man overpopulated our planet. What a privilege to go there!
Recommended for
The variety of islands and animals we saw. Great guide (Jorge) and crew. Magic place that the Galapagos is.
27 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Gareth H
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.
31 May, 2025

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
Henrik W
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.
17 Mar, 2023

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
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

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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

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

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

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

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!
07 Jun, 2023

8.0 Very good
Jane A
United States

A world unlike any other on this earth!
It was amazing-- every minute was a highlight in truth-- each time you thought 'nothing could tope this", something did. I am so grateful that the National Park of the Galapagos sets rules and controls the number of. humans allowed on the island. So many species endemic to the Islands- some to one island and not to others just amazing. Humans have a way of destroying ecosystems it seems to me, so I'm just so grateful that the Galapagos exist!
Recommended for
The attention to detail and a crew that made each of us feel special. The thought that went into each day's activities and the amazing range of experiences. Our guide, Victor, who still (after 30+ years seems filled with joy and awe as he shares the extraordinary gifts of nature in the Galapagos-- and our Chef, Roger, who took great care to prepare meals that pleased both the palate and the eyes- al with food from the area.
25 Jul, 2025

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

9.2 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

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

8.0 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

8.0 Very good
Kira S
United States

Once in a lifetime experience!
Highlights were the snorkeling and island hopping but the food was fantastic not a bad meal!
Recommended for
The tours. The food. The staff.
14 Jun, 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

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