Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary A: Naturalist Cruise (San Cristobal - Santa Cruz)
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Galapagos

9.2 Superb

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

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“I'm extremely happy with my decision to choose the Galaxy Orion. I spent a lot of time comparing different boats and itineraries, …”
Don 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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08 Jul

4 Days / 3 Nights

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11 Jul

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29 Aug

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29 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

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02 Sep

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05 Sep

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12 Sep

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,650

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12 Sep

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$ 4,200

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16 Sep

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19 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,200

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26 Sep

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 2,650

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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

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

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
Taylor L
United States

Great diving, wonderful trip!
Schools of hammerheads and eagle rays, whale sharks, iguanas… incredible diving from a super comfortable boat. Highly recommend!
Recommended for
Amazing dives, beautiful boat, great crew
19 Jul, 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

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
Sanhita A
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.
04 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Gerard M
Spain

Best week of our life
We had a really amazing week aboard the Galaxy. The diving was the best of our life, it is really fantastic to see a sea so full of life. We so thousands of hammerheads, humpback whales, orcas, mola mola, Marine iguana and many other. But not only the diving is good, the crew is really friendly and you can feel that there are good vibes in the boat.
Recommended for
Wildlife; Crew; Itinerary
15 Sep, 2023

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

9.6 Exceptional
Emilie J
France

Magnificent discovery
Very nice cruise, beautiful excursions along the way.Very good mealVery pleasant staff The only negative point is the noise of the engine during travel, not always easy to sleep
Recommended for
Good route and very good guide. Very pleasant and professional staff. Good meals.
24 Dec, 2024

Translated from French

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

120 reviews

9.2 Superb
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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

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

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
Gerd W
Germany

The best diving experiences of our lives
Clearly the dives - sometimes it was as if we were diving in an aquarium - our expectations were fully met - The crew of the Galaxy Diver is very attentive and helpful - 12 divers was the perfect size - the price - performance ratio is top, we can recommend this liveaboard without reservation
Recommended for
1. The underwater world - hammerhead sharks - whale shark - sea lions - dolphins - iguanas - manta rays and much more 2. The top service on board 3.
08 Mar, 2023

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Amir B
Israel

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

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

8.0 Very good
Megan B
United States

Great value!
Swimming with the sea lions was definitely a high light.
Recommended for
Alex and the crew were very personable. They made us feel very welcome and safe.. Waking up to the sunrises over the water. We were able to see and do a lot in a very short time span..
23 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Eileen M
United States

Relaxing
Met a great group of people. Multinational and diverse
Recommended for
Ships crew was great. Very comfortable boat. Food was great.
26 Mar, 2025

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
Sandra W
United States

It's a comparatively good value in the Galapagos
We loved the choices in where we went and that the captain changed our timing of the a crossing from one island to another so that we could enjoy the whales and the super-pod of dolphins. All Galapagos trips are expensive - it is the nature of "the nature" there. This cruise fit the bill for the ability to see many islands in-depth.
Recommended for
The itinerary. The boat was well-organized and comfortable. The crew was helpful.
23 Sep, 2025

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

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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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

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

9.2 Superb
carla B
Chile

Great experience
We had many activities, entertaining and beautiful. Yes we would recommend to our friends, but it is important to mention that it is not 5 days, because the last one, hopefully is 2 hours and it is only 1 activity, being that on the same route there are 2 more points that in all tours are done together (El Junco and Puerto Chino)
Recommended for
The service and attention of the crew. After each activity we were greeted with drinks and snacks. Activities in general.
05 Jun, 2025

Translated from Spanish

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

9.6 Exceptional
Allyson W
Ireland

Fantastic experience-
Once in a lifetime trip made all the more special by crew and diving that exceeded expectations.
Recommended for
Staff and guides were excellent, fabulous diving, safety
22 Feb, 2024

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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Martina B
Germany

Breathtaking Underwater Adventure
"Hai TV" at Wolf: dive down to 20m, look for a cozy spot and enjoy how the sharks come by
Recommended for
Hammerhaie Walhaie Seelöwen
06 Oct, 2023