Galaxy Diver II, Galapagos

Name: Diving Itinerary (Baltra - Santa Cruz)
Start: 2027-01-27
End: 2027-02-03
Location: Galapagos

9.5 Exceptional

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Free Nitrox
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly

from $ 596 / day Check dates

“Food and service was wonderful and will be hard to for any other liveaboard to provide something better. ”
Natalie L, United Kingdom

Highlights

Kayaks and paddle boards
Intimate atmosphere with just 16 guests

The Galaxy Diver II accommodates up to 16 guests on diving adventures in the Galapagos Islands. Air-conditioned cabins feature private bathrooms with hot showers, toiletries, and towels, providing a comfortable retreat after a day underwater. The small guest capacity creates a relaxed atmosphere for sharing the experience with fellow divers.

Between dives, guests can unwind in the onboard social areas or enjoy ocean views and the sea breeze from the outdoor decks. Meals feature local and international dishes, with drinking water, coffee, and tea available throughout the day. Two bilingual dive guides lead the underwater exploration, and complimentary Nitrox is available for certified divers.

The 8-day, 7-night diving itinerary explores renowned sites around Wolf and Darwin Islands, including Shark Bay, El Arenal, and Darwin’s Pillars. Other highlights include Punta Carrion, Cousin Rock, Cape Douglas, and Vicente Roca Point, subject to conditions. Divers have opportunities to encounter hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, rays, and seasonal whale sharks, while a visit to Santa Cruz’s highlands adds a glimpse of the islands’ terrestrial wildlife.

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28 Oct

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, 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, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course ($250), Private Dive Guide ($2,400), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.

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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.

Diving

Nitrox available
Free Nitrox
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

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 renovated: 2023

Length: 29 meters

Beam: 6.6 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 9

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 Diver II Reviews

9.5 Exceptional

Vessel

9.6
Crew

9.4
Food

9.8
Diving

9.3
Value

9.2

9.6 Exceptional
Trang N
United States

Memorable, must come
Crew did their best to deliver the best experience given the circumstances (el nino reduced marine life significantly)
Recommended for
Professional Guides. Excellent service. Comfortable cabins.
27 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Philip K
Austria

Amazing trip, unforgettable
It was an amazing trip, best liveaboard of my life. Very nice crew and guides, amazing food, amazing dives, had the best time. 10/10 would do everything again, even with the high price.
Recommended for
People. Diving. Food.
27 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Khosro R
Canada

Unmatched Access & Exploration
The day flows effortlessly between diving, eating, and relaxing. Top decks offer comfortable sun lounges and shaded areas to unwind between surface intervals.
Recommended for
Confortable beds. Knowledgable Guides. Amazing Food.
05 Oct, 2026

10 Exceptional
natasha M
Italy

The trip of a lifetime!
This was a trip of a lifetime! The boat is exstremelly comfortable, i felt i was on a 5 star hotel. The staff is amazing, antecipating all our needs, We had multiple days with course fancy restaurant grade meals! And obviously the divign is unbeatable, saw all animlas possible! All kinds of sharks, Mola mola, sea lions, iguanas, the guides made sure we did not miss anything and always looked after our safety!
Recommended for
The boat facilities. The staff and food. The diving.
17 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Louise H
Canada

Best week ever with amazing dives!!
Diving on the Galaxy Diver 2 was amazing. The boat was freshly painted and everything was well looked after and taken care of. The briefing area was very comfortable to hang out in and the rooms were well equipped and also comfortable. The crew were at the top of their game, everyone was more than happy to help us suit up and rip us out of our wet suits. And nothing beats the hot showers AND hot towels!! The prep area was well organized and always kept super clean. Food was incredible, showing off tons of local ecuadorian cuisine. They even did a birthday cake for myself and another person celebrating. Our dive guides, Juan and William, were also incredible. I’ve never dove with such a large group before (8 people) but they gave super thorough and informative briefings and also took great care of us out in the water. They were both super knowledgeable and had eagle eyes to spot all the things including Mola Mola and Galapagos sharks! They were also super honest about what to expect with the conditions which I appreciated. It was maybe a bit much to dive 3 times in the morning and once in the afternoon but I guess we just really earned that 8pm bedtime. I rented almost a full kit of dive gear and it was all in excellent condition and well maintained. With El Niño, I didn’t need the 7mm wetsuits with the unseasonably warm water (27 at Darwin in June!) but it was still appreciated. I was very sad to leave my boat bubble after the week.
Recommended for
Well organized and managed. Amazing facilities and food. Professional dive guides with lots of local knowledge.
14 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Artip T
United States

July 2026
Great guides, great crews, great boat, nothing to complain. Guides still bring us to see every highlight, school of hammerheads, mola mola, whale sharks, even during el-nino, they still managed to find them.
Recommended for
The guides are knowledgable and prioritize safety. Clean room and nice hanging area. Crews are amazing.
15 Jul, 2026

10 Exceptional
Angela W
Ireland

Definitely recommend
All crew were safe, professional and friendly. Systems and processes are smooth to allow for safe and comfortable diving in a place with an abundance of animal life. Great food and well managed expectations (my high hopes were well met).
Recommended for
Sharks. Food. Cleanliness.
08 Mar, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Melissa C
United States

Great experience
The trip was really great! Saw a lot of sharks, dolphins, seals, mola molas
Recommended for
Diving. Nice people. Nice crew.
19 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Carl A
United States

Amazing experience
We had a great time with Galaxy Diver II! We were truly amazed by everything. They think of all the small things. Like giving us a warm towel after a dive. And having everyone, including the boat captain, help when getting ready to go go for a dive.
Recommended for
Towel warmer. Food. Dive station/amenities.
21 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
James E
United States

Highly recommend
Everything was well done. Nice rooms, good food, and great diving.
Recommended for
Spacious room with lots of storage. Very attentive staff. Great dive briefings.
25 Jan, 2026

71 reviews

9.5 Exceptional
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9.6 Exceptional
Jack G
Australia

Galaxy Diver II — A Trip of a Lifetime in the Galápagos
There are trips you take, and then there are trips that change you. Our week aboard Galaxy Diver II (3rd–10th June 2025) falls firmly, irrevocably, into the second category. My wife and I have dived in many corners of the world, but nothing — nothing — prepared us for what we experienced in the Galápagos, and nothing could have made it as extraordinary as the vessel, the crew, and the sheer human warmth we encountered at every turn aboard this remarkable boat. Let me try to do it justice. Galaxy Diver II is a serious liveaboard built for serious divers, and from the moment you step aboard you feel that intention in every detail. The vessel is well-maintained, thoughtfully laid out, and manages that rare balance of being both functional and genuinely comfortable. The dive deck is spacious and organised — gear is stowed sensibly, camera tables are positioned where you actually need them, and the flow from kitting up to giant-stride entry is smooth and logical. After multiple dives a day, you come to deeply appreciate a well-designed dive deck. This one earns its keep. The cabins are snug without feeling cramped, the beds are genuinely comfortable (a non-trivial achievement on a liveaboard), and the air conditioning works — again, not something to be taken for granted at sea. The common areas — the salon, the sun deck, the outdoor seating — give you space to spread out, decompress (metaphorically, after the decompression you've already done), compare notes on what you saw, and simply stare out at one of the most extraordinary ocean landscapes on the planet. Meals were sensational throughout: fresh, varied, generously portioned, and served with care. When you're burning energy across four dives a day in tricky currents, good food matters more than you might expect — and Galaxy Diver II delivered on every occasion. If a liveaboard runs like clockwork, there is always someone behind the clock. For us, that person was Tao, our Trip Director, and we cannot speak highly enough of him. Tao's communication was exceptional from start to finish — clear, timely, and always delivered with a warmth that made you feel informed rather than managed. Whether it was briefing us on the day's dive sites, navigating the inevitable uncertainties of Galápagos conditions, or simply keeping everyone on the same page about timings and logistics, he handled it all with an effortless confidence that instilled complete trust. You knew, with Tao at the helm of the operation, that everything was in hand. But what elevated Tao beyond mere competence was his genuine passion — for the islands, for the marine life, for the whole extraordinary privilege of being in this place. That passion is contagious. It sets the tone for the entire trip. He was personable and approachable, and when things were challenging — and the conditions this week were, at times, genuinely challenging — his calm, supportive presence made all the difference. He didn't minimise difficulties; he contextualised them, encouraged us through them, and made sure no one felt left behind. We left feeling genuinely grateful for him. To dive the Galápagos with great guides is a privilege. To dive it with Juan and William is something else entirely. These two are, quite simply, extraordinary. Between them they carry a profound, intuitive knowledge of these waters — the currents, the topography, the behaviour of the animals, the precise rock where the hammerhead tends to hover at 22 metres on a Friday morning. Their ability to find the animals we had dreamed of seeing — schooling hammerheads, Galapagos Penguins, Galápagos sharks, marine iguanas feeding underwater, sea lions playing aerial games around us — was, on multiple occasions, genuinely jaw-dropping. They don't just take you diving. They curate an experience. And they do it with such joy. Juan and William are funny, warm, full of character, and completely in love with their work — and that love shows. The pre-dive briefings were a highlight
Recommended for
Crew. Diving Experience. Food.
10 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Will H
United States

Great Galapagos Trip
This was a wonderful trip, great liveaboard experience. All of the crew were great and made this a unforgettable trip.
Recommended for
Wonderful Diving. Great Service. Rooms and food were exceptional.
24 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Aliana B
Kazakhstan

Most amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience!
I had a fantastic time on Galaxy Diver II. The absolute highlight for me (aside from the actual diving in Galapagos and all the animals we saw) are the dive guides and crew members. The dive guides Jorge and Paulo are really experts at what they do, they kept us safe under water and made sure we have the best experience possible. The crew on board were so so amazing - the entire operation is planned and organized so well, every person knows when and where they need to be and what they need to do. To the tiniest detail like unzipping our wetsuits when we get back on the boat, to checking our gear and keeping our rooms and common spaces clean. They are all so professional and incredibly sweet, always smiling and willing to help. Food was amazing and they accommodated various dietary restrictions. Hot towels and snacks after the dives were great. But my absolute favorite part was the pirate dance party the crew had for us when we passed the equator line!!
Recommended for
Guides and crew were fantastic, went above and beyond for us. The boat is new, clean and fancy!. Food was amazing.
11 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Zhao R
United States

Top rated experience
From the moment I stepped in the boat, I felt warmly welcomed. Everything was organized, Everywhere was so clean, Everyone was friendly. All staffs cooperated to work for you. Every day there were some special events or ceremonies to cheer you up. I have seen most amazing ocean creatures. This is one of my top rated travel experiences. Definitely recommended
Recommended for
Service on the board. Cleaning. Food.
11 Jan, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Lindsay H
United States

Galaxy Diver 2, April 2025
We traveled on the Galaxy Diver 2 in April 2025. The boat is excellent with very spacious cabins and bathrooms, good setup on the dive deck, high quality food, and plenty of space for lounging including a Jacuzzi. Dive guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Equipment is in good condition. Diving conditions were mixed in April, with low visibility and heavy surge at many of the dive sites, but we still had the opportunity to see hammerheads, dolphins, turtles, eagle rays, and sea lions. Overall I would recommend this boat.
Recommended for
Boat was extremely comfortable with excellent amenities and food. High quality diving setup and equipment, knowledgeable guides. Good itinerary.
17 Apr, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Jean-Marc T
France

Fantastic!
An incredible trip punctuated by exceptional dives, and supervised by a professional and friendly team.
Recommended for
Exceptional dives. The crew as a whole and the dive guides. The comfort of the boat.
14 Sep, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Scot M
United Kingdom

An amazing week on board the Galaxy Diver 2 in the Galapogas.
I cannot speak highly enough of how good this trip was. The Diving was unbelievable and exceeded any expectattions I had pre-trip (and believe me they were high!). Jorge and Paolo were excellent Dive Guides and the staff on the Galaxy Diver could not do enough to make sure our experience was first rate. The Galaxy Diver 2 itself is like a floating 5 Star Hotel and the food throught the trip was excellent with high quality and variety throughout the trip. If and when I return to dive in the Galapogas, this is the Liveaboard I would choose.
Recommended for
Quality of the Diving / Dive Sites and Dive Guides. Quality of the Galaxy Diver Liveaboard. Expertise and Friendliness of the Staff.
09 Jan, 2025

8.0 Very good
John F
United States

Very good.
A rare and wonderful diving experience
Recommended for
Quality of boat. Quality of staff. Fun and enthusiasm of crew..
13 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jeffrey H
United States

The Galapagos a fantastic trip of a lifetime.
This trip was fantastic. This was the naturalist trip guided by a local from the Galapagos. Javier really made the trip special. His knowledge of the whole ecosystem was inspiring and plentiful. We saw everything we wanted to see and more. The food was expertly prepared and delicious. Our snorkel trips enabled to get a taste of the underwater world of the Galapagos. Everything was fantastic. Thank you liveaboard for a trip of a lifetime.
Recommended for
The guide. Wildlife. Whole experience.
08 Nov, 2024

10 Exceptional
Bryan D
United States

Unforgettable trip to Galapagos.
The Galaxy Diver II is a great boat, with great people, and amazing food.
Recommended for
The boat is awesome.. The guides were very knowledgeable. The food was amazing.
08 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Samantha C
Mexico

Wonderful
The best money invested! It was one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had. The crew, food, facilities and dive sites are wonderful! I would always come back.
Recommended for
Dive sites. The crew and the guide. Facilities and food.
18 Sep, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Janine V
Netherlands

Great experience
We had a great experience on the Galaxy Diver II. The crew is great. Very friendly, professional, well attuned to each other and do everything we can to make the trip as good as possible. The food was amazing. More than enough, after every dive fresh fruit and a local snack and breakfast/lunch/dinner really delicious and varied. We even got a ceviche workshop from the chef. The dives were great and the guides very good. The rooms were cleaned every day and the boat always looked neat.
Recommended for
Organized and professional crew. The food was very good and varied. The dives were amazing.
08 Mar, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
Serge D
Belgium

Amazing boat and crew, best dives in 52 years of diving the world
This boat is exceptional, modern, fast and the crew is one of the best I experienced in many years of diving. Food was excellent and well presented. Guides were very knowledgable. Been diving for 52 years and this is at the top.
Recommended for
Amazing boat. Exceptional crew. Great food.
20 Nov, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Pippa A
United Kingdom

Luxury boat, all the main sites & excellent crew
Amazing boat - absolute luxury in all ways (which you’d expect for the price!!). Boat crew - food and inside crew, boat boys, organisation & hospitality is all exceptional. Cabins are spacious and clean. The attention to detail with small touches, menu, food and service is brilliant. In some ways, the diving etc seems to be second priority. However, you go to all the main sites, get lots of dives at the key places, daily briefs, excellent systems with timings, gear, getting to dive sites etc. 8 divers to each guide. 18 dives in total. 6 dives each (roughly) at both Wolf and Darwin. Experienced guides - but they do expect you to be very competent and confident in conditions and during dives. They absolutely do all they can to try and find everything - although they can’t obviously control the water temps and conditions! We were really lucky and saw all the big stuff and had some utterly incredible dives, despite it being an El Niño year. There is so much food - weirdly, I actually found it was often far too much for me (I struggled to eat a 5 course lunch then dive in the afternoon!). There is always a choice for meals and they are mostly served to you in a pre-set portion size so when it was too much, I felt awful but had to turn away some courses or not eat everything off every plate! The captain was brilliant and was often also down on dive deck helping at gear up / after dives! Be aware that in some seasons / conditions, the sea can be rough and the boat isn’t the best shape or design for crossing rough seas - its rocks a lot and some nights were bumpy. Be prepared with sea sickness meds if you might need it. Furniture in the cabins isn’t all secured to the floor so if it’s really rough, beds / bedside tables can even slide across the rooms, which wasn’t ideal! The briefs and information were always interesting too. The extra opportunities, like getting to watch from the bridge when we crossed the equator, short rib ride to see some of the wildlife along sea cliffs and coast and also the land trip on the final day to see the giant tortoises! NB: you do the final dive off the trip early morning of the last full day - done and out the water by 8.30am. You disembark at 8am the next day so you are fine to book flights to leave the day of disembarkation. You’re at the airport by 9am latest so aim for 11am ish flights. Staying on Santa Cruz Island is a bit of a trip (bus, ferry & taxi) to closest town / hotel! I’d recommend if you’re going to do that, stay at least 2 nights as it’s a bit of a trip - but well worth the visit if you do!
Recommended for
Dive locations and sites. Exceptional service from boat crew. Excellent organisation and how everything is managed.
11 Aug, 2026

10 Exceptional
Kathleen C
Australia

Amazing!
It was truly wonderful. The crew and guides were top-notch. We were well taken care of. The food was wonderful, think three-course meals that were quality.
Recommended for
The staff were amazing. The boat is well taken care of and has all of the amenitites. The diving gear was good.
15 Sep, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Ben W
Germany

Just an absolute magical experience to discover the Galapagos on board of the Galaxy Diver II
It was just overall superb. The diving and underwater life, but also the fantastic crew and dive guides Jorge and William! Also we were lucky with our fellow divers and the food was just delicious. The boat was just newly renowated and in top shape and beginning of july was a great month to chose for a liveaboard in the Galapagos. At Wolf and Darwin there was unbelievable action, literally there wasnt a single moment without hammerheads or huge galapagos sharks in your sight!
Recommended for
Walesharks at Darwin, Mola Mola at Carrion Point and the close up penguin encounter near Marshall Cape!
11 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
seulgi P
South Korea

Epic trip ever
Epic trip ever
Recommended for
Crew. Diving. Foods.
21 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Thomas G
United Kingdom

Everything we had hoped for our Galapogas dive trip
From start to finish we had an amazing experience on the Galaxy Diver 2. The boat itself is modern, spacious and extremely comfortable. The team onboard are professional and attentive. The food was delicious. The diving was everything we had hoped. We saw Hammerheads, Sealions, Marine Iguana, Red Lipped Bat Fish, Dolphins, Mola Mola's and more. We rented dive gear and it was all in great condition. The heated towel after every dive needs an honorable mention, don't know how I will be able to dive without one in the future.
Recommended for
Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent quality of the boat, bedrooms and furnishings. Amazing diving.
27 Aug, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Nadine E
Australia

Best time ever!
Fantastic trip, the crew went above and beyond, the diving was exceptional (but challenging), food was delicious and comfortable and spacious cabins. Already planning to do it all again!
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Food.
31 Jul, 2025

9.2 Superb
Patrick K
Switzerland

by far the best dive ship
It was an incredible experience for me to dive in this beautiful paradise. The crew did everything possible to give us an unforgettable week. On 3 days we had 4 dives each, which was a bit stressful. But from experience, the guides wanted to get the maximum out of it for us divers, which I really appreciate!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Food & Service. plenty of storage space in the room.
12 Aug, 2026

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