Solaris Cruise Ship, Galapagos
- 9.3 Superb 22 Verified Reviews
- from $ 398 / day
Read 22 more reviewsExcellent food and drinks
“The snorkeling The food”
Highlights
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.
Choose your departure date adventure cruise | snorkelling only
Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkel Gear.
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
Food & Drinks
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
There is equipment available to rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form.
You will need to pay for the rental gear on board of the boat. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Accommodation
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
Solaris Reviews
- 9.3 Superb
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 8.8
- Food 9.6
- Activities 9.3
- Value 9.2
A trip of my lifetime.
The snorkeling The food
- Recommended for
- Th activities The food. The staff
The trip was wonderful and the crew was amazing.
Wildlife
- Recommended for
- Helpful crew, relaxing,clean
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
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
Wonderful way to explore the Galapagos
Snorkeling Scenery Friendly atmosphere Knowledge staff
- Recommended for
- Plenty of snorkeling. Great staff. Nice accommodations
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
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
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.
Good overall
Animal interactions
- Recommended for
- Activities, staff and food
excellent
snorkelling
- Recommended for
- service, trips, guide