Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.2 Superb
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“The trip to the Galapagos was great, the staff did everything to make us comfortable, the guide knew a lot and conveyed his love f…”
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
9.2
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Elena P
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sanhita A
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India
Lifetime of memories and bonds!
Absolutely loved Galaxy Orion. My fellow passengers and the crew formed such a tight knit group! We were all very sad at farewell. I miss my time on the boat - Alex, the ever smiling and helpful cruise director, Juanito the legend bartender ever who watched our needs like a hawk, Daniel the coolest Captain ever. I was afraid of water but they helped me. They give you all the kit and hot water and sea sickness pills you need. There's WiFi to stay in touch. And Galapagos is of course very very beautiful.
- Recommended for
- The amazing crew and copassengers. The snorkeling opportunity. Comfortable amenities.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Amy R
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Marina N
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Eliezer D
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Sascha H
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Craig G
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Australia
An amazing experience
This was one of the best tours I have done in my life. The whole package was complete and the highlight was swimming and snorkelling with the turtles, although all the animals were fabulous.
- Recommended for
- The crew were so helpful and Maria was an amazing guide. The food was delicious. The activities were varied and interesting.
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- 8.0 Very good
- beth K
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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.
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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.
