Galaxy Cruise Ship, Galapagos

9.3 Superb

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

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“My favourite thing was snorkeling with the sea lions and turtles and seeing all the beautiful fish.”
Ricki S, Australia

Highlights

'Smart Voyager' certification for environmental commitment
Highly trained crew and naturalist guides
Explore famous islands with diverse wildlife

The Galaxy is a first-class yacht offering exciting cruises to the Galapagos Islands. She has the coveted 'Smart Voyager' certification, ensuring a commitment to reduce negative impacts on the sensitive Galapagos environment. The crew and naturalist guides are trained to the highest standard to offer a personalized service and unforgettable experience. Social areas include a spacious sun deck with loungers which is the perfect place to enjoy the stunning landscapes, outdoor dining room, indoor lounge, bar, library, and dining room. An assortment of table games, videos, and books are available for your enjoyment, and a variety of sodas, cocktails, and liquors are available for an extra cost at the bar.

Nine well-appointed cabins are available, each with private bathrooms with hot/cold water showers, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, internal telephones, and a safety deposit box. Two cabins are on the lower deck, 3 on the main deck, and 4 on the upper deck. Cabins can be configured to either 2 single or 1 double bed.

Galapagos cruises aboard the Galaxy yacht are available as 4, 6, 8, or 15-day itineraries. Explore the famous islands of Floreana, Santa Fe, Isabela & Santiago to get up close with tortoises, penguins, sea lions, and various colorful birds. Activities include swimming, kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling - snorkel gear is included.

Join the Galaxy yacht for a memorable cruise in the Galapagos Islands. Book online today to reserve your space.

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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, Snorkeling Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Domestic Flight Non-Issuance Fee ($60 / trip), National Park Fees ($200 / trip), Visas and Fees ($20 / 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
Sun Deck
Family Friendly Cruise
Stand Up Paddleboard
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Smart Voyager accreditation
Observation Deck
Kayaks
Hair Dryer in Cabin
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
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, German, French, and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2007

Length: 35m

Beam: 7.6

Cruising speed: 12 Knots

Engines: 2 Caterpilar Motors 440 HP

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 9

Water capacity: 4.000 gallons

Fuel capacity: 6.000 gallons

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
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

Galaxy Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

9.2
Crew

9.3
Food

9.7
Activities

9.4
Value

9.0

10 Exceptional
Thi Thanh Ha N
Canada

Best trip
The guide is knowledgeable, the crew is friendly, the food is great, the rooms are clean and the activities are incredible.
Recommended for
Security. Activities. Friendliness.
19 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
J. Miller T
United States

Fantastic trip - excellent crew - extraordinary guide
seeing amazing animals and landscapes every day, every trip - our guide was incredible - amazing and kind - the captian and crew took incredible care of us, from the dinners to getting on and off the boat, everything - not one complaint....
Recommended for
wildlife - crew & guide - boat comfort
05 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Ricki S
Australia

Great times
My favourite thing was snorkeling with the sea lions and turtles and seeing all the beautiful fish.
Recommended for
The snorkeling was great. Seeing all the land animals. The great interaction with everyone.
17 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
ALAN G
Canada

The crew and guide provided us with a great adventure.
As a bird photographer I was able to get many good photos and was thrilled with a close up of of a Galapogas Hawk. I also took many exciting scenes. The crew were well trained and very friendly and helpful.
Recommended for
The boat and crew were superb as were the trips to shore
14 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Micha G
Germany

Great memories that will last a life time
I had a great time on board of the Galaxy and would recommend it to friends
Recommended for
Our Guide Alex was nice, knowledgable and made sure that we're the first ones at the different locations. The activities were fun, I especially liked the snorkelling. The ship was clean and the food was good.
04 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Harish M
United States

Adventure and knowledge combined
The ship was extremely clean and organized and the tours on the island were simply amazing and our guide was so knowledgeable with dates and events and was able to describe the animals and plants and so on
Recommended for
Pato the guide was so knowledgeable!. Jose updated timings for meals and excursions all day. Gourmet meals breakfast lunch and dinner served with excitement.
30 Jan, 2026

8.0 Very good
Frederic K
United States

Bucket list, check!
Care and concern demonstrated by crew always going the extra mile to keep us smiling. Boat condition and cleanliness was exceptional.
Recommended for
Crew, location, adventures
14 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Fiona S
United Kingdom

An amazing trip on a great ship .
Fantastic trip of 5 nights Saw lots of creatures. Everyday was different . Particularly loved the sealions and snorkeling Very well organised. Good food.. Great small ship . All sat at one table for meals so got to know each other. The crew were really helpful and looked after us all so well.
Recommended for
Small ship with only 15 passengers so got to know everyone. Good itinerary..saw loads of different animals. Very comfortable ship with Carmen who was a great naturalist and guideand a lovely crew..
12 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Karem F
United States

Very organized activities! Most of the time we started with a hike follow by snorkeling … food and snacks were great!! We really enjoy it! Definitely will do it again
Lots of tours, hiking and snorkeling
Recommended for
Nice crew. Knowledgeable guide. Excellent snorkeling.
28 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Catherine C
United States

Planned perfectly
We loved this trip. Every day we snorkeled, went on a tender ride to explore the coastline, and went on a hike/walk to explore the land. The days were perfectly planned. There were snacks after every activity and the crew was super vigilant about safety and keeping us informed.
Recommended for
the variety of activities, the food, the staff
21 Feb, 2024

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9.3 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Corey M
United States

Amazing first trip
First trip to the Galapagos Islands and the experience did not disappoint.
Recommended for
Crew was so nice and very helpful. Meals were five stars at every meal. Cabin was far more spacious than expected.
08 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Patricia D
Peru

First class cruise thanks to the friendly and professional crew with a very well organized program to spend five wonderful days in contact with nature.
We were very lucky to enjoy a comfortable boat with a very professional crew who looked after us wonderfully. The food was delicious and very fresh. The tours are very well planned to learn about the nature of the Galapagos Islands. It was actually a unique experience that we will always remember.
Recommended for
Number of passengers. Very well planned programs. Delicious food.
06 Mar, 2025

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10 Exceptional
Claire D
United States

Highly recommend a galaxy five day cruise
Such a fun trip! The ship is spotlessly clean and my cabin was very comfortable. The food was excellent with good choices and coffee/expresso and water was always available. The activities on each island were interesting and just long enough. We saw amazing wildlife, natural landscapes, and enjoyed numerous beaches and deeper water snorkel dives. The crew worked really hard to keep the ship in top shape, make us feel comfortable and safe. We only had nine in our group so we really got to know each other and had fun together.
Recommended for
Itinerary and activities. The people in my group. Crew& guide.
25 Jan, 2026

10 Exceptional
Olushola A
United States

Once in a lifetime trip for my family
It's a once in a lifetime trip. The staff took such great care to make sure every detail was the best it could possibly be. You absolutely will not regret booking this trip. My family and I couldn't have been happier.
Recommended for
Animal sightings. Snorkeling. Food.
26 Aug, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Rodney W
Australia

Trip of a lifetime
Galaxy cruise was fantastic 5 nights was a perfect amount of time. Alex our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly and responsible. Food was delicious Staff very friendly and considerate. Cabin was comfortable and clean with serving 3 rimes per day. Small boat was great. A little bit of a freshen up of the bathroom would be welcome but it was ok - water didn’t drain from the shower very well. A minor issue.
Recommended for
Knowledgeable and friendly guide. On board staff. The Galapagos experience.
17 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Kate M
United States

Amazing experience for family with kids and grandparents.
I have been on a number of cruises of different sizes and I have to say that this was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The boat is on the small side with 16 passengers max. But it does not feel cramped in any way. There’s a nice size dining room where they put out a buffet three times a day that is excellent. There’s an espresso coffee and tea machine available 24 hours. A comfortable living room inside where you could sit and read or have a drink from the bar. And a top deck that is perfect for reading or watching the sunset. The food was really delicious, especially given that we were at sea. The activities were packed in that you do usually four a day - walk, snorkel, walk, kayak, etc. after the first activity in the morning and the first activity of the afternoon, you come back to a warm, homemade snack and cold drink. Alex was our guide and he was absolutely incredible. I felt like the places we went and the wildlife we were able to see from so close you could not believe it were out of this world. They made an effort to have us see extra things - like they offered a 6am snorkel one day because that’s when the hammered sharks are around and we saw them - just amazing. We were a family of four with two kids ages nine and 13. We saw almost no other children while we were touring in any other group or even in the towns. But the guides were wonderful about keeping them engaged and including them and we also had a 78 year-old grandmother on the same tour and they were equally amazing with her. I looked at a lot of different ships and I think that the itinerary and quality here for the price is unmatched. Highly recommend.
Recommended for
Itinerary in amount of time (we did 5 days). Staff - friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Food - delicious and plentiful.
18 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Shalini P
United Kingdom

What an amazing experience
This trip was a once in a lifetime trip, especially as it was a 50th birthday gift to myself. What made this trip amazing was, the crew - they were all so friendly, helpful and attentive. Nothing and i mean nothing was too much trouble. I can see they really enjoy what they do. Our guide was truly special, he made sure we all had a good time and were able to take part in every activity outlined. I liked that he often sat with us all at meal times, made it feel like he was also one of us. The other guest were also great, we all got on very well. There was a good balance of partaking in excursions/activities and time to relax. The cabins are a little small, however if you have a cabin to yourself its much better. Initially i was paired with another guest, however the manager contacted the company to ask if one of us could move as there was a spare cabin. I thought that was very accomodating of him. The highlights, so many but one evening we had sharks circulating by our boat the skipper kindly put some lights on so we could see them a little better. The boat is lovely and has everything you need, with little touches like chocolates on your pillow. The food was A..MA..ZING! The chef....wow wow wow. As it was my birthday, they made me a little cake, which i thought was very lovely and a nice personal touch. Overall, would I do this again, yes I would, would I recommend it, yes I would.
Recommended for
The Crew. The amazing food. The other guests.
09 May, 2026

10 Exceptional
Piers D
United Kingdom

Amazing adventure with lots of wildlife
Wide variety of wildlife
Recommended for
Wildlife, naturalist guide, crew/staff
02 May, 2023

10 Exceptional
Dan B
Canada

Amazing 5 stars across the board would do it again!
Yes, my first cruise. It was well planned by the Galaxy crew who pampered and cared for us daily! I looked forward to each days adventures which were presented to us daily by our naturalist Sebastian whose enthusiasm was contagious. Galápagos presented unique creatures and best of all was we saw what they are like when they are not afraid of us! They were curious about us, I swam within schools of fish, seals..etc nothing on land ran or flew away but just watched us very unique experience! After each event the crew was there there to greet us with fresh juice and snacks, life should always be this good Lol! I would highly recommend this adventure cruise from Galaxy to everyone!
Recommended for
Crew. Planned Adventures. Other passengers.
11 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Kevin B
United States

Great trip. Great guide. Great host great food
Really nice trip.
Recommended for
Guide. Host. Food.
20 Jan, 2025

8.0 Very good
Natalie P
Canada

Absolutely incredible and utterly unique
A Galapagos cruise seems pricey at first. But once you've experienced one, you will never regret a penny. It's not just that the islands and wildlife are utterly incredible and unlike anything else in this world, there is so much included in that price -- 3-4 excursions a day, zodiacs taking you to and from the islands, snorkeling gear, room + board, nearly a ratio of 1 crew to each guest, as well as the cost of the domestic flight to the islands. It takes an immense amount of effort and resources to execute these trips. It's impossible to describe in words how unique the islands and wildlife are -- it leaves you with a new appreciation of how precious and marvelous our planet it. Just go -- you won't regret it.
Recommended for
The Galapagos Islands themselves, the ship & crew, and the food
15 Sep, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Catherine S
United States

Great Time on the Galaxy
The opportunity to snorkel with turtles and variety of fish. Our group was multi-generational and the children added a fun dimension to the tours.
Recommended for
Snorkeling, swimming, downtime on the ship
26 Mar, 2023

9.2 Superb
Jacqueline V
Netherlands

Fantastic!
Fantastic trip. Crew was very attentive and did everything they could to make us feel at home.
Recommended for
The location. The small scale. Service orientation crew.
16 Aug, 2025

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8.8 Fabulous
Zulma B
Australia

Excelente cruise I’ll recommend to anyone
Magnificent experience!! I wish I would’ve done this trip 5 years ago. My husband enjoyed and participated in all activities!
Recommended for
Crew service and friendliness. Food and drinks. Activities and onboard guide.
13 Jul, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Mahesh S
Spain

Perfect cruise to visit Galapagos
Everything was well organized and being a small group it was all very manageable
Recommended for
Crew. Meals. Guide.
13 Dec, 2024

8.0 Very good
Dana L
United States

great
birds watch
Recommended for
birds watch, hiking, Snorkeling
11 Aug, 2022

8.0 Very good
Wendy M
Canada

Fantastic experience and adventures on a very comfortable boat with excellent food and great people; both guests and staff.
Excellent experience overall. We enjoyed the comfort of the boat and the staff treated us like royalty. The meals served were very very good and they were served at the shared dining table that accommodated all 13 guests on board. We loved that when we returned from an adventure, there would be freshly squeezed juice or tea with a snack waiting for us on the back deck. The adventures included hiking, snorkeling and nature walks and were fantastic. The daily briefings of the our schedule were very helpful. The only negative, was the very early start on the last morning which required us to be packed and out of our cabin at 5 a.m. eating breakfast and ready to depart the boat at 6 am.
Recommended for
The accommodation on the boat was very comfortable.. Galaxy Yacht staff were amazing.. The activities and food!.
09 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Alexis N
United States

An incredible Galapagos cruise!
My husband and I loved our 5 day/4 night Galapagos cruise onboard the Galaxy. Everything about the cruise was fantastic. The boat was clean and well furnished. The cabins were spacious and comfortable. The features like shower and air conditioning worked well. The food was wonderful and we never went hungry. We particularly liked the snacks they would serve every time we returned to the boat from an activity like snorkeling or beach walk. The crew was kind and professional. The naturalist was spirited and knowledgeable. Everything happened on a precise schedule that was easy to follow (and nice to have structure). The snorkeling was amazing, especially with the high quality scuba mask and wet suits provided. We will absolutely be returning to the Galapagos another cruise!
Recommended for
Snorkeling, nature walks, food
23 Jan, 2023

8.0 Very good
Sophie V
Netherlands

A delightful introduction to the Galapagos
The combination of a nice not too big boat, good crew and local guide who knows a lot, made our first experience with the Galapagos Islands a great experience. We were very active, ate good food and had a lot of young couples as fellow passengers.
Recommended for
Professional crew and guide. Varied program. Good food.
31 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Monika J
Germany

An unforgettable cruise to the north of the Galapagos
We were able to find all the animals on the route except hammerhead sharks and learned a lot about the flora and fauna, wildlife and restoration programs of the islands.The crew was very accommodating and paid attention to the well-being of all passengers. Despite strong waves and cancelled flights, the crew and guide did everything they could to make the cruise an unforgettable experience.
Recommended for
Perfect organization of the days. Interesting and varied activities. Excellent food.
14 Oct, 2025

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