Galaxy Orion Cruise Ship, Galapagos
9.2 Superb - Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
- En-Suite bathrooms
“small boat but very comfortable. don't expect spacious cabins. the schedule is busy but everything is planned to live an unforgett…”
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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Michel F
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Tasja B
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Erik P
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United States
Incredible experience!
Amazing adventure, wonderful crew and incredible constant wildlife encounters!
- Recommended for
- Hiking and snorkeling every day. Friendly crew. Great boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- An J
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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.
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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
- 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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Victor D
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Spain
Galapagos 2023
Marine life in Darwin and Wolf was outstanding.
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, Food and Crew
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- 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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Juanita M
- Canada
A fantastic trip to check off many bucket list items
Very organized and I loved the size of the boat, perfect amount of people…the food was fantastic and all the activities were well planned…loved both the hiking and the snorkelling and especially liked that you returned to the boat between most activities so if you wanted, you didn’t have to participate in everything…worked well for some of the older guests. Overall, had a fabulous time, learned lots, saw more and fulfilled many lifetime dreams….shoutout to our guide Fabricio and to Johnny….they were fabulous
- Recommended for
- Staff was wonderful. Food was excellent. Very organized and ran very smoothly.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Katie M
- United States
Unbelievable experience with top notch service and attention to detail
The crew added additional dives and excursions to customize our experience. Attention to detail and service was beyond
- Recommended for
- The crew was attentive and flexible making all of our requests possible. The food was fresh and healthy. Diving was exceptional
