Solaris Cruise Ship, Galapagos

Name: Itinerary B (Baltra - San Cristobal)
Start: 2026-08-17
End: 2026-08-21
Location: Galapagos

9.3 Superb

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 663 / day Check dates

“Once in a lifetime experience to swim with a penguin, sea lions and turtles etc.”
Sarah H, United Kingdom

Highlights

Catering to solo travelers with no single supplement
Expert Naturalist Guide for unique wildlife encounters

New for 2019, the MY Solaris yacht was perfectly designed for first-class cruises in the Galapagos Islands. With state-of-the-art amenities and modern comforts, the Solaris Galapagos can cater to up to 16 guests in 11 en-suite cabins. On the upper deck are 3 cabins with a queen bed plus a single bed and 2 with a queen bed plus a double sofa bed. On the main deck are 1 double and 5 single cabins, making the Solaris one of the few yachts in the Galapagos, which caters to solo travelers with no single supplement. All cabins feature wardrobes, a writing desk, charging ports, reading lights, and panoramic ocean views.

Bright social areas throughout the yacht make great spaces to relax between dives. The indoor lounge is bright and inviting, with comfortable sofas, a dining room, a TV, a fully stocked bar, a library, and a games area. An open-air terrace on the main deck is perfect for enjoying a cocktail while admiring the stunning Galapagos landscapes. On the upper deck is the sun deck with comfortable loungers and an al-fresco dining area where mouthwatering cuisine is freshly prepared and served by the professional chef.

The M/Y Solaris yacht offers distinctive itineraries throughout the Galapagos, which make optimal use of your time in the islands, with visits to 2 sites per day. The onboard expert Naturalist Guide brings nature to life as you enjoy unexpected encounters with unique Galapagos wildlife. Two small inflatable dinghies make boarding and disembarking the yacht easier and faster, increasing the chances of spotting wildlife along the way. Cruises are from 4 days long and can be extended to combine itineraries to make the most of your time in the Galapagos.

Personal attention from the welcoming crew will make all guests feel right at home. Book online today to reserve your Galapagos small-ship cruise.

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30 Jun

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06 Jul

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$ 4,660

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10 Jul

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 4,660

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14 Jul

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20 Jul

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24 Jul

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28 Jul

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 6,195

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03 Aug

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 4,150

FULL

Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees (100-200 USD per trip), Visas and Fees (20 USD).

Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities (30 USD per day), Local Flights (470-510 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks.

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Family Friendly Cruise
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Naturalist Guide

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
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.

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: 2019

Year renovated: 2023

Length: 36 meters

Beam: 9 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 1 Hyundai 385 HP / 2 Doosan 360 HP

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 11

Number of bathrooms: 11

Tenders: 2

Fuel capacity: 4500 gallons

Freshwater maker: 6000 gallons

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Solaris Reviews

9.3 Superb
30 Verified Reviews

Vessel

9.5
Crew

9.1
Food

9.7
Activities

9.1
Value

9.3

10 Exceptional
Trupti P
United States

Perfection
I loved everything about it. The boat was very comfortable, the staff was always helpful, the food was delicious, the itinerary was well thought out.
Recommended for
Wonderful guide. The itenerary. Accommodations.
23 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Samir P
United States

Amazing once in a lifetime type of experience!
One of my favorite vacations! Got to snorkel alongside giant turtles, swimming iguanas and sea lions! Guide was excellent at teaching us about the biology and geology of the Galapagos. Incredible experience all around.
Recommended for
Guide was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly!. Activities planned just right. Full days to see many things, but with just right amount of downtime.. Great vegetarian food!.
22 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Karen H
Ecuador

would recommend highly to anybody
excellent - see above
Recommended for
the guide and the crew went above and beyond to help my husband who has some mobility issues enjoy all the activities. The cabin was very comfortable and well air conditioned. the crew in all capacities were terrific.
31 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Sarah H
United Kingdom

Superb
Amazing wildlife. Once in a lifetime experience to swim with a penguin, sea lions and turtles etc.
Recommended for
The boat, the crew and the trips.
25 Aug, 2023

10 Exceptional
Rebecca C
United States

Once in a lifetime experience!
New and clean boat! Well thought out planning.
Recommended for
People we met, guide, staff
05 Feb, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Jonathan G
United Kingdom

Very Satisfactory
No specific single highlight. Just good all round.
Recommended for
Food, Quality of guide, size of cabin
08 Mar, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Rochelle V
United States

Fun, active, friendly
Enjoyed the activities, meeting the other guests and the guide, Fabricio was excellent. A bit rocky two nights of travel and would have liked an extra blanket in the room. Food was good and overall had fun.
Recommended for
Guide was great. Crew was friendly and attentive. Activities paced out well.
27 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kim L
Netherlands

Really amazing experience
I saw so many animals, loved the snorkling and also the hikes on the islands. Absolutely gorgeous!
Recommended for
I had a wonderful stay on the Solaris. The Galapagos are definitely worth it! The islands are secluded and I feel we did a lot of great activities while being on the Solaris. The only downside that's not really clear from the itinerary, if you do the full week of the B itinerary there is 1 day where you don't do very much because some people leave the boat and others come in board they only do the 4 day trip. So that feels like a lost day. The rest of the itinerary was great. And the boat itself is super luxurious with a great crew!
25 Mar, 2022

9.2 Superb
Antoine L
France

Formidable
Expérience incroyable aux Galápagos accompagné par un équipage incroyable qui vous fait vous sentir chez vous dès la première seconde. Le service hôtelier est digne d’un bel hôtel sur terre tout est fait pour que vous n’ayez qu’à penser à votre prochaines excursions. Sans aucun doute la meilleure façon de découvrir les Galápagos
Recommended for
Crew/ activities/ Boat
07 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Carly C
United States

Solaris for the win!
The animals and being so close to nature
Recommended for
Guide was fantastic, room was spacious and had great windows, crew was friendly and helpful.
07 Dec, 2022

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8.8 Fabulous
Katherine D
United States

Trip of a Lifetime
I learned so many new things to teach my students. This trip was a dream in the making for 20 years m.
Recommended for
Learning about the natural phenomena, the trip atmosphere, and snorkeling
30 Dec, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Kelly B
United States

The trip was wonderful and the crew was amazing.
Wildlife
Recommended for
Helpful crew, relaxing,clean
04 Dec, 2023

8.0 Very good
Evelin I
Canada

Amazing
Visiting this amazing region with a great boat and crew
Recommended for
Crew and guide were friendly. The room was great and the trip was one of a kind
14 Sep, 2023

10 Exceptional
Lauren P
United States

5 days in Paradise!
Swimming with sea lions, seeing sea turtles, penguins, blue footed boobies and more. Enjoying free time on the upper deck to tan and observe marine life. Stargazing at night.
Recommended for
1) The itinerary of activities was excellent. The guide was from Galapagos and very knowledgeable about the islands and wildlife. Every activity was well timed and each day we experienced something new. 2) The other passengers and crew were very friendly and made for a nice group experience as a single traveler. 3) The boat itself was in excellent condition. Very clean and updated.
30 Aug, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Caroline L
Canada

They made it easy for me.
As a non-swimmer, I went snorkeling all 9 times, regardless deep or shallow water.
Recommended for
Day outings, itinerary, and food.
05 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
David H
United Kingdom

Awesome wildlife experience from the comfort of a luxury cruise
An excellent luxury cruise with organised activities to explore the Galapagos from land and sea. Very comfortable cabin and lounge areas and an exquisite culinary experience with different types of fresh fish and seafood every day. Access to and from the islands was very easy and very safe with the help of an expert crew and a welcoming hand into and out of the ribs. The variety and accessibility of the wildlife was very bit as amazing as I had been led to believe. However, swimming with turtles will be my longest lasting memory.
Recommended for
The food on board was delicious. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Being aboard the Solaris gave us easy access to different islands in the Galapagos.
29 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Rae S
United States

We could not have had a better time
The guide and crew on the Solaris could not have taken better care of us. The food was excellent and the rooms so spacious and comfortable!
Recommended for
The guide and crew. The food. Our cabin.
06 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Tanya R
United States

Well organized daily events, professional crew and expert guide created an outstanding experience.
This is the best tour I’ve ever had. The abundance of animal life and their comfort with humans made up close observations plentiful. Learning about the ecosystem, ecological history and evolution of the species in the backdrop of such a beautiful environment made learning fun and exciting.
Recommended for
Our guide was outstanding! So knowledgeable and fascinating.. Each excursion was so different and unique.. The guide and crew prioritized safety in everything we did..
19 Nov, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Elizabeth H
United States

Amazing crew and fantastic activities and sights for such a quick trip!
Seeing lots of amazing wildlife both on land and in the water during all points of the trip! Fantastic food and drink throughout and great service from the crew. A really great group of fellow passengers to share the experience with!
Recommended for
The crew, the different animals we encountered, and the helpfulness of everyone on board.
03 Feb, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Maureen L
Canada

This was my first travel experience by boat, but it certainly will not be the last.
Being on board a luxury yacht for the first time. Meeting interesting fellow travelers. Seeing the wildlife up close. Swimming in the Pacific Ocean. Hiking on unique terrain.
Recommended for
Our Travel Guide was excellent - knowledgeable, professional, attentive. The Captain showed me the bridge and explained the many instruments. The Crew were polite and efficient.
05 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Kirsten P
United States

The Trip of a Lifetime
The 8 days I spent on Solaris exceeded my (already high) expectations. The ship is gorgeous and the crew and guides are exceptional. As a solo traveler, Galapagos always seemed out of reach because ships with a single berth option are limited. So when I discovered Solaris I felt like I found the needle in the proverbial haystack. Everything about this adventure, from the booking, to the pickup at the airport, to the onboard experience was seamless and stress free. In addition to the normal safety measures for a ship, the Covid precautions were also exceptional. The entire staff and crew were vaccinated, as were all my fellow shipmates. I had 8 days in this little Solaris bubble where we could almost pretend the pandemic wasn't happening. There were so many moments of just pure, unadulterated joy on this trip. The Galapagos were always going to be amazing, but Solaris and her crew (and my wonderful shipmates!) made it unforgettable.
Recommended for
1. The Galapagos! 2. The accommodations 3. The crew
05 Feb, 2022

10 Exceptional
Abba K
United States

Solaris Galopogos
This was the best trip. The crew was super attentive and Alexis, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. I VERY highly recommend the Solaris if you want to visit the Galopogos.
Recommended for
Crew to passenger ratio was great, food was delicious, excursions were very organized
03 Jul, 2023

7.6 Good
Rébecca M
France

An incredible tour in the untouched nature.
Snorkeling with sea lions ans turtle, sunsets,
Recommended for
- the islands we can visited only with a small group of people, the explications of the guide, the quietness on the boat
10 Sep, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Susan D
United States

Wonderful way to explore the Galapagos
Snorkeling Scenery Friendly atmosphere Knowledge staff
Recommended for
Plenty of snorkeling. Great staff. Nice accommodations
25 Apr, 2023

8.4 Very good
Lora N
United States

So much wildlife; an amazing crew and boat
The snorkeling was amazing we saw so much wildlife. The crew was very friendly and helpful
Recommended for
Activities, boat, location
18 Apr, 2023

10 Exceptional
Richard D
United States

A trip of my lifetime.
The snorkeling The food
Recommended for
Th activities The food. The staff
17 Feb, 2024

8.0 Very good
Lyle C
Canada

Good overall
Animal interactions
Recommended for
Activities, staff and food
03 Jul, 2023

10 Exceptional
stephen B
United Kingdom

excellent
snorkelling
Recommended for
service, trips, guide
06 May, 2023

8.0 Very good
Douglas S
United States

Wonderful short naturalist trip
Snorkeling with sea lions, learning the natural history of the islands and seeing giant tortoises
Recommended for
The very nice accommodations, the helpful staff and the itinerary
14 Aug, 2022

7.6 Good
steven G
United States

Galapagos are wonderful; food and guide need to be improved
Instead of highlights, how about problems? The food is not good. One night the "beef" was virtually inedible. I have been on a number of small boat cruises and the food was much better on each of them. Guide is a problem. He is very knowledgeable, but talks too much and repeats himself constantly. Also don't appreciate all of the celebrity name dropping and the interjection of his political views. He needs to be replaced. The toilets on the ship are also a problem, backing up frequently. The islands are a treasure, and the crew is fantastic, but I would not take another cruise from this company.
Recommended for
Viewing wildlife, natural beauty of islands, itinerary
19 Aug, 2023