Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.2 Superb - Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“We really enjoyed our naturalist tour on Galaxy Orion. We are not accustomed to cruises or being pampered quite so much but did en…”
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.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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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
- 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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- 8.0 Very good
- Jacqueline C
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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.
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- 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.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Michellle M
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Canada
Galaxy wildlife - experience of a lifetime
We really enjoyed our naturalist tour on Galaxy Orion. We are not accustomed to cruises or being pampered quite so much but did enjoy the range of activities and that our cruisemate were also there for the wildlife. And we did see and experience plenty. Our only suggestions would be for some more early morning activities before breakfast and for four activities on more days.
- Recommended for
- Crew and guide we're very accommodating. Range of activities - walks, snorkeling, panga, kayak. That we visited some farther, less visited sites..
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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Thorsten Wilhelm M
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Gianmarco F
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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.
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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!
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sep V
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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.
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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
