The Galaxy Orion Galapagos Cruise

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From $1,800 /person
Guests 14
Cabins 8
Crew 9
Cruise
Director
Bilingual
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Wi-Fi
Guests 14
Cabins 8
Crew 9
Cruise
Director
Bilingual
Guide
Wi-Fi

The Galaxy Orion Galapagos Cruise Tour

The Galaxy Orion is a newly renovated expedition yacht offering you an intimate, first-class cruise through the Galapagos Islands. The Orion is purpose-built for exploration and comfort. And this exclusive vessel provides the perfect platform to discover one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations on Earth.

As you voyage across the archipelago, you’ll be immersed in a world of iconic species and surreal volcanic landscapes. Itineraries aboard the Orion include encounters with giant tortoises, land iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Darwin’s finches, Galapagos hawks, and more in their natural habitats. Every itinerary is expertly guided by a certified naturalist, ensuring a meaningful and educational adventure from start to finish.

Designed for connection and relaxation, the Galaxy Orion features a charming indoor lounge, an inviting al fresco deck, and a stylish dining area where guests enjoy freshly prepared local and international cuisine. Whether sharing stories over cocktails or soaking in panoramic views of the Pacific, every space onboard is crafted for your comfort and enjoyment.

With a small passenger capacity, personalized service, and a attentive crew, the Galaxy Orion offers you a seamless balance of exploration, relaxation, and warm hospitality. You will enjoy guided hikes, panga rides, kayaking, and snorkeling (all included and expertly managed) so you can focus on experiencing the Galapagos with wonder and ease.

The Galaxy Orion Galapagos Cruise Accommodation

The Galaxy Orion offers you cozy and well-appointed cabins designed for comfort and rest between daily excursions. With a choice of matrimonial and twin cabin layouts, the yacht accommodates couples, friends, and families seeking a personalized and relaxing experience. Each cabin includes a private bathroom, providing a quiet and exclusive space to refresh after a day of exploration.

Accommodation Options:

  • Matrimonial Cabins
    Approx. 7.85 m² in size, these cabins feature a double bed and are ideal for couples looking to unwind in comfort after a full day of island discovery.

  • Twin Cabins
    Outfitted with two single beds, these cabins are perfect for families with children, friends, or couples who prefer individual sleeping arrangements.

  • Private Bathroom in Each Cabin
    Each cabin includes an exclusive private bathroom, offering convenience and privacy throughout your cruise.

The Galaxy Orion Galapagos Cruise Tour Summary

The Galaxy Orion offers you a fantastic journey through some of the Galapagos Islands’ most iconic and diverse sites. From your first encounter with giant tortoises in the highlands of Santa Cruz to snorkeling alongside sea turtles, penguins, and reef sharks in the crystal-clear waters of Isabela and Fernandina, every day reveals a new facet of this UNESCO World Heritage destination.

You’ll explore volcanic landscapes, mangrove forests, and brackish lagoons, while guided hikes and panga rides bring you face-to-face with blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks. With visits to legendary locations like Tagus Cove, Darwin Bay, and North Seymour, your itinerary blends wildlife encounters, geological wonders, and cultural insights into a once-in-a-lifetime expedition through the Enchanted Islands.

Video Introduction

Tour Info

  • Country: Ecuador
  • Focus Area: Galapagos National Park
  • Duration: 4, 5 & 8 days
  • Start Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
  • End Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
Booking protects ¼ acre of habitat · World Land Trust

The Galaxy Orion Galapagos Cruise Itinerary

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Day 1 · Wednesday

San Cristobal Arrival & Lobos Island

You'll land at San Cristóbal Airport, a modest but busy gateway into the islands, where a naturalist guide is waiting to welcome you aboard. In the afternoon, Lobos Island, a tranquil islet separated from San Cristóbal by a narrow channel, greets you with sea lion pups playing in the tide pools. Male frigatebirds display their inflated red pouches inland, and blue-footed boobies nest along the trail, sometimes performing their courtship dance right in front of you. The sheltered water here is a favourite snorkel spot, sea lions often join in, while sea turtles and rays rest quietly on the sandy bottom.

Snorkelling Wildlife Arrival

Day 2 · Thursday

Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

Suárez Point is one of the Galápagos' greatest natural wonders, a rocky trail packed with wildlife from the moment you set foot on the island. Sea lions and marine iguanas welcome you first, followed by colonies of blue-footed and Nazca boobies, frigatebirds and tropicbirds. The highlight, present from April to January, is the waved albatross, the largest bird in the islands, known for its powerful flight and elaborate courtship display. In the afternoon, Gardner Bay is a slice of paradise, sugar white coral sand meeting clear turquoise water, with sea lions basking along the shore. A stroll here brings you close to the Española mockingbird, marine iguanas and Galápagos hawks, and the water offshore is excellent for snorkelling and kayaking, with sea lions, reef sharks and rays sharing the space with angelfish, parrotfish, damselfish and surgeonfish.

Wildlife Snorkelling Kayaking

Day 3 · Friday

Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point

Post Office Bay tells the story of a mail tradition set up by sailors in the 1700s that's still in use today, and was once a key stop for whalers seeking fresh water and tortoises. The beach and surrounding water are home to sea lions, green sea turtles and reef sharks, with the occasional Galápagos penguin putting in an appearance. In the afternoon, Punta Cormorant is a natural sanctuary with a coastal lagoon full of flamingos, white-cheeked pintails and black-necked stilts, its white sand beach an important nesting site for green sea turtles, and blue-footed boobies have recently begun nesting along the trail too. From there you'll take a panga ride and snorkel at Devil's Crown, one of the best snorkel sites in the islands, with reef sharks, rays, sea turtles and schools of snapper, angelfish and parrotfish.

Snorkelling Wildlife History

Day 4 · Saturday

Charles Darwin Station & Departure

At the Charles Darwin Research Station you'll see the conservation work underway to protect the islands, including breeding programs helping restore giant tortoise populations and projects tackling invasive species. Afterward you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Conservation Departure

Day 1 · Saturday

Baltra Arrival & Santa Cruz Highlands

You'll land at Baltra Airport, where your naturalist guide is waiting to welcome you. From there it's a short ferry ride across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, passing Baltra's arid terrain and hearing about its history as a former US WWII airbase. In the afternoon, a bus ride takes you into the lush highlands of Santa Cruz, home to giant tortoises grazing and resting in freshwater ponds, along with bird species rarely seen at lower elevations. Depending on the day's route, you may also visit a lava tunnel and learn how volcanic activity shaped the islands.

Wildlife Hiking Arrival

Day 2 · Sunday

Tintoreras & Isabela's Wetlands and Breeding Center

Tintoreras is a cluster of small isles off Isabela Island, sailing through clear water here reveals white-tipped sharks, tropical fish and starfish, before continuing on to Sierra Negra Volcano, one of the largest and most active craters in the world. The hike takes you across lunar landscapes with sweeping views, covering the volcanic geology and endemic species along the way. In the afternoon you'll walk through Isabela's wetlands, home to mangroves and saline lagoons where pink flamingos and blue-billed ducks thrive, before continuing to the breeding center to see giant tortoises at different stages of life and learn about the work underway to protect and repopulate them.

Snorkelling Wildlife Conservation

Day 3 · Monday

Moreno Point & Elizabeth Bay

Moreno Point's lava fields look lifeless at first glance, but inland, brackish lagoons hold flamingos, gallinules, ducks and herons, while the coastline draws penguins, marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, blue-footed boobies and sea lions. Snorkelling here turns up sea turtles, cormorants and a wide range of fish, and if you look closely in the seaweed you might spot a seahorse. In the afternoon, Elizabeth Bay is a peaceful sanctuary ringed by mangroves and lava fields, explored entirely by dinghy through channels and coves alive with marine life. It's one of the best places to spot the Galápagos penguin, though the entire population numbers only around 3,000 birds. Flightless cormorants nest here too, while blue-footed boobies and pelicans dive for fish and rays and sea turtles glide through the clear water.

Snorkelling Wildlife Kayaking

Day 4 · Tuesday

Mangle Point & Urbina Bay

Mangle Point sits on untouched Fernandina Island, where mangrove forests shelter a wealth of marine life. Gliding through by boat you'll see sea turtles weaving between the roots and rays resting on the sandy bottom, and the water is calm enough for a relaxed snorkel and kayak among the mangroves and coral. In the afternoon, Urbina Bay was thrust up from the seabed in a dramatic uplift during the 1950s, and shells and coral still visible along the trail prove the ground was underwater as recently as sixty years ago. Land iguanas are common here, and giant tortoises appear in certain seasons, while Galápagos hawks nest nearby and are often seen flying or perched in the trees. Snorkelling from the beach turns up sea turtles, flightless cormorants, penguins and plenty of fish.

Snorkelling Wildlife Kayaking

Day 5 · Wednesday

Tagus Cove & Espinoza Point

Tagus Cove holds real history, Charles Darwin explored this stretch of coast himself. The trail winds through dry Palo Santo forest, home to finches and mockingbirds, climbing to views over Darwin's Lake and the volcanoes of northern Isabela. A boat tour along the shore turns up penguins, cormorants, marine iguanas and the rare Galápagos martin, one of the most endangered birds in the archipelago, while the water below draws sea turtles, tropical fish and penguins feeding on schools of anchovies. In the afternoon, Espinoza Point sits at the base of the most active volcano in the Galápagos, and as you step ashore you're greeted by the largest colony of marine iguanas in the islands basking on black volcanic rock. Sea lions and their pups explore the beach and tide pools, flightless cormorants patrol the shore, and Galápagos hawks scan the mangroves for prey. Snorkelling here is a highlight, with an abundance of fish and sea turtles, and the chance to follow a cormorant chasing fish through the reef.

Snorkelling Wildlife Kayaking

Day 6 · Thursday

Egas Port & Espumilla Beach / Buccaneer Cove

Egas Port has no actual port despite the name, but remnants of a 1960s colonisation attempt still stand. The coastal trail is rich with marine iguanas, sea lions, herons, oystercatchers and shorebirds, and further along, the grottos shelter a small colony of the endemic Galápagos fur seal. Land iguanas were reintroduced here in 2019 after more than a century's absence from the island. Snorkelling from the beach turns up fish, turtles and reef sharks over a rocky bottom, often with sea lions joining in. In the afternoon, Espumilla Beach is a striking stretch of rust coloured sand on Santiago's northern coast, backed by mangroves and dry forest that shelter hawks, finches and mockingbirds, with flamingos and ducks sometimes appearing in the salt pan during the rainy season. From there, Buccaneer Cove reveals a historic pirate hideout used through the 17th and 18th centuries, its towering cliffs and dramatic rock formations best explored by dinghy, since there's no trail. Snorkelling and kayaking in the sheltered bay turns up angelfish, parrotfish and snappers, along with reef sharks, sea turtles and playful sea lions.

Snorkelling Wildlife History

Day 7 · Friday

El Barranco & Darwin Bay

El Barranco, on the southern side of Darwin Bay, is a wildlife sanctuary where fragile lava cliffs shelter storm petrel colonies and a remarkable population of short-eared owls. Red-footed and Nazca boobies nest along the trail, and Galápagos fur seals rest in the shade at the base of the cliffs. The water here is a great snorkel and kayak, with colourful fish and a strong chance of sharks, rays and sea lions. In the afternoon, Darwin Bay is a breathtaking sight for birdwatchers, hundreds of boobies, gulls and frigatebirds fill the air, nest in the bushes or rest on the sand the moment you step onto the beach. Sea lions and marine iguanas blend into the shoreline, while night herons, gulls, finches, doves and mockingbirds fill the space further inland. The bay offers snorkelling from deep cliff-lined water to shallow beach coves, both with a strong chance of colourful fish, sharks, rays and sea lions.

Birdwatching Snorkelling Kayaking

Day 8 · Saturday

North Seymour Island & Departure

North Seymour Island is a paradise for birdwatchers, with large colonies of magnificent and great frigatebirds inflating their red throat pouches in an impressive courtship display. Blue-footed boobies perform their famous mating dance on the ground, swallow-tailed gulls perch on the cliffs, and land iguanas thrive inland thanks to conservation efforts, while marine iguanas bask on the rocks near sea lions body-surfing the waves. Snorkelling here reveals incredible biodiversity, sea lions, sharks, turtles, rays and tropical fish, with the occasional eel hiding among the rocks. Afterward you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Wildlife Snorkelling Departure

Day 1 · Saturday

Baltra Arrival & Bachas Beach

You'll land at Baltra Airport, where your naturalist guide is waiting to welcome you. From there it's a short ferry ride across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, passing Baltra's arid terrain and hearing about its history as a former US WWII airbase. In the afternoon, Bachas Beach, on the north side of Santa Cruz, is reached by a wet landing straight from the panga, a relaxed spot for a swim or a walk along the sand. The lagoon behind the beach often holds great blue herons and smaller birds, and both beaches here are nesting grounds for green sea turtles.

Beaches Wildlife Arrival

Day 2 · Sunday

Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay

Bartolomé Island is one of the most iconic in the Galápagos, known for its dramatic volcanic landscape and the famous Pinnacle Rock, and one of the few places you can see penguins without travelling out to Isabela or Fernandina. The climb to the summit rewards you with sweeping views over a lunar-like terrain of volcanic cones, taking in Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock below. The snorkelling here is some of the best in the islands, with penguins, colourful fish, sea turtles, sea lions, rays and reef sharks all sharing the same clear water. In the afternoon, Sullivan Bay is a walk through the volcanic origins of the islands, across a vast pahoehoe lava flow whose unique textures tell the story of past eruptions. The terrain looks desolate at first, but a closer look reveals pioneer plants, lava lizards and small birds, while penguins, pelicans and oystercatchers brighten the shoreline. Afterward a swim or snorkel from the coral sand beach or a dinghy reveals a striking contrast, schools of fish, penguins, reef sharks, sea turtles and rays thriving beneath the barren surface.

Snorkelling Wildlife Hiking

Day 3 · Monday

South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island

South Plaza is the only one of its twin pair open to visitors, its northern sibling reserved for scientific research. Land iguanas wait beneath the Opuntia cacti for fallen fruit, while a large sea lion colony fills the shore, pups playing in the tide pools as bulls defend their territory. The trail leads to a dramatic clifftop with sweeping ocean views, where frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls soar overhead, all set against a blanket of reddish succulent ground cover. In the afternoon, Santa Fe sits within one of the most stunning bays in the Galápagos, home to towering prickly pear cacti and ancient lava formations. Its white sand beach and turquoise water host a large sea lion colony, and the trail is a good spot to find the endemic Santa Fe land iguana and, with luck, a Galápagos hawk scanning for prey from atop a cactus, along with Darwin's finches, doves, mockingbirds and lava lizards. Afterward the sheltered bay is ideal for a snorkel and kayak among sea lions, reef sharks, sea turtles and schools of surgeonfish and parrotfish.

Wildlife Snorkelling Kayaking

Day 4 · Tuesday

Witch Hill & Pitt Point

Witch Hill, on the northern coast of San Cristóbal, is one of the most stunning beaches in the Galápagos, powdery white sand and turquoise water set against a large sea lion colony on the shore, with pelicans and blue-footed boobies gathering at the nearby lagoon. This was also one of Charles Darwin's first stops in the islands. Snorkelling here turns up tropical fish, rays and sea turtles in clear water. In the afternoon, Punta Pitt, on the northeastern tip of San Cristóbal, is known for its rugged trails leading to viewpoints where you can see frigatebirds and all three of the Galápagos' booby species together, blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca, a rare combination anywhere in the islands. The volcanic landscape, with its dramatic rock formations and lush vegetation, makes for a challenging but rewarding hike.

Snorkelling Birdwatching Hiking

Day 5 · Wednesday

Highlands & Departure

Your day begins with a journey into the highlands of San Cristóbal, a lush, verdant landscape that contrasts sharply with the coast. The highlands are home to a wide range of birds, giant tortoises roaming in their natural habitat, and rich plant life including endemic trees and ferns. Trails wind through the landscape, bringing you close to the tortoises, with panoramic views over the island's varied terrain along the way. Afterward you'll be transferred to San Cristóbal Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Wildlife Hiking Departure

Day 1 · Saturday

Baltra Arrival & Bachas Beach

You'll land at Baltra Airport, where your naturalist guide is waiting to welcome you. From there it's a short ferry ride across the Itabaca Channel to Santa Cruz Island, passing Baltra's arid terrain and hearing about its history as a former US WWII airbase. In the afternoon, Bachas Beach, on the north side of Santa Cruz, is reached by a wet landing straight from the panga, a relaxed spot for a swim or a walk along the sand. The lagoon behind the beach often holds great blue herons and smaller birds, and both beaches here are nesting grounds for green sea turtles.

Beaches Wildlife Arrival

Day 2 · Sunday

Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay

Bartolomé Island is one of the most iconic in the Galápagos, known for its dramatic volcanic landscape and the famous Pinnacle Rock, and one of the few places you can see penguins without travelling out to Isabela or Fernandina. The climb to the summit rewards you with sweeping views over a lunar-like terrain of volcanic cones, taking in Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock below. The snorkelling here is some of the best in the islands, with penguins, colourful fish, sea turtles, sea lions, rays and reef sharks all sharing the same clear water. In the afternoon, Sullivan Bay is a walk through the volcanic origins of the islands, across a vast pahoehoe lava flow whose unique textures tell the story of past eruptions. The terrain looks desolate at first, but a closer look reveals pioneer plants, lava lizards and small birds, while penguins, pelicans and oystercatchers brighten the shoreline. Afterward a swim or snorkel from the coral sand beach or a dinghy reveals a striking contrast, schools of fish, penguins, reef sharks, sea turtles and rays thriving beneath the barren surface.

Snorkelling Wildlife Hiking

Day 3 · Monday

South Plaza Island & Santa Fe Island

South Plaza is the only one of its twin pair open to visitors, its northern sibling reserved for scientific research. Land iguanas wait beneath the Opuntia cacti for fallen fruit, while a large sea lion colony fills the shore, pups playing in the tide pools as bulls defend their territory. The trail leads to a dramatic clifftop with sweeping ocean views, where frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, red-billed tropicbirds and swallow-tailed gulls soar overhead, all set against a blanket of reddish succulent ground cover. In the afternoon, Santa Fe sits within one of the most stunning bays in the Galápagos, home to towering prickly pear cacti and ancient lava formations. Its white sand beach and turquoise water host a large sea lion colony, and the trail is a good spot to find the endemic Santa Fe land iguana and, with luck, a Galápagos hawk scanning for prey from atop a cactus, along with Darwin's finches, doves, mockingbirds and lava lizards. Afterward the sheltered bay is ideal for a snorkel and kayak among sea lions, reef sharks, sea turtles and schools of surgeonfish and parrotfish.

Wildlife Snorkelling Kayaking

Day 4 · Tuesday

Witch Hill & Pitt Point

Witch Hill, on the northern coast of San Cristóbal, is one of the most stunning beaches in the Galápagos, powdery white sand and turquoise water set against a large sea lion colony on the shore, with pelicans and blue-footed boobies gathering at the nearby lagoon. This was also one of Charles Darwin's first stops in the islands. Snorkelling here turns up tropical fish, rays and sea turtles in clear water. In the afternoon, Punta Pitt, on the northeastern tip of San Cristóbal, is known for its rugged trails leading to viewpoints where you can see frigatebirds and all three of the Galápagos' booby species together, blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca, a rare combination anywhere in the islands. The volcanic landscape, with its dramatic rock formations and lush vegetation, makes for a challenging but rewarding hike.

Snorkelling Birdwatching Hiking

Day 5 · Wednesday

Highlands & Lobos Island

Your day begins with a journey into the highlands of San Cristóbal, a lush, verdant landscape that contrasts sharply with the coast. The highlands are home to a wide range of birds, giant tortoises roaming in their natural habitat, and rich plant life including endemic trees and ferns. Trails wind through the landscape, bringing you close to the tortoises, with panoramic views over the island's varied terrain along the way. In the afternoon, Lobos Island, a tranquil islet separated from San Cristóbal by a narrow channel, greets you with sea lion pups playing in the tide pools. Male frigatebirds display their inflated red pouches inland, and blue-footed boobies nest along the trail, sometimes performing their courtship dance right in front of you. The sheltered water here is a favourite snorkel spot, sea lions often join in, while sea turtles and rays rest quietly on the sandy bottom.

Wildlife Snorkelling

Day 6 · Thursday

Suarez Point & Gardner Bay

Suárez Point is one of the Galápagos' greatest natural wonders, a rocky trail packed with wildlife from the moment you set foot on the island. Sea lions and marine iguanas welcome you first, followed by colonies of blue-footed and Nazca boobies, frigatebirds and tropicbirds. The highlight, present from April to January, is the waved albatross, the largest bird in the islands, known for its powerful flight and elaborate courtship display. In the afternoon, Gardner Bay is a slice of paradise, sugar white coral sand meeting clear turquoise water, with sea lions basking along the shore. A stroll here brings you close to the Española mockingbird, marine iguanas and Galápagos hawks, and the water offshore is excellent for snorkelling, with sea lions, reef sharks and rays sharing the space with angelfish, parrotfish, damselfish and surgeonfish.

Wildlife Snorkelling

Day 7 · Friday

Post Office Bay & Cormorant Point

Post Office Bay tells the story of a mail tradition set up by sailors in the 1700s that's still in use today, and was once a key stop for whalers seeking fresh water and tortoises. The beach and surrounding water are home to sea lions, green sea turtles and reef sharks, with the occasional Galápagos penguin putting in an appearance. In the afternoon, Punta Cormorant is a natural sanctuary with a coastal lagoon full of flamingos, white-cheeked pintails and black-necked stilts, its white sand beach an important nesting site for green sea turtles, and blue-footed boobies have recently begun nesting along the trail too. From there you'll take a panga ride and snorkel at Devil's Crown, one of the best snorkel sites in the islands, with reef sharks, rays, sea turtles and schools of snapper, angelfish and parrotfish.

Snorkelling Wildlife History

Day 8 · Saturday

Charles Darwin Station & Departure

At the Charles Darwin Research Station you'll see the conservation work underway to protect the islands, including breeding programs helping restore giant tortoise populations and projects tackling invasive species. Afterward you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.

Conservation Departure

The Galaxy Orion Galapagos Cruise Activities

Snorkelling

Get in the water at beaches, coves and volcanic craters to swim alongside sea lions, sharks, sea turtles, rays and penguins.

Wildlife walks

Follow marked trails to see giant tortoises, land iguanas, marine iguanas and colonies of nesting seabirds.

Kayaking

Paddle sheltered water at spots like Gardner Bay, Elizabeth Bay and Santa Fe Island.

Panga rides

Ride in a small boat close to the shoreline to reach coves and mangrove channels not accessible on foot, including Elizabeth Bay and Mangle Point.

Birdwatching

Spot frigatebirds, the three booby species together at Pitt Point, and the waved albatross at Suárez Point.

Lava field walks

Walk across preserved lava flows at Sullivan Bay, some of the most delicate volcanic textures found anywhere in the world.

Volcanic summit hikes

Climb to viewpoints like the summit of Bartolomé Island or Sierra Negra for sweeping views over volcanic cones and craters.

Wetland and breeding center walks

Explore mangroves and saline lagoons on Isabela Island, then visit the tortoise breeding center to see them at different life stages.

Beach relaxation

Spend time on white, black or coral sand beaches, some suited to lounging and others to an easy swim.

Conservation center visits

Tour breeding programs at the Charles Darwin Research Station, seeing giant tortoises raised for reintroduction to the wild.

Cultural and historical stops

Visit Witch Hill, one of Charles Darwin's first stops in the islands, or leave a letter at Post Office Bay using a barrel-based mail system started in the 1700s.

Rates & Inclusions

4 days / 3 nights

Cabin (Double Occupancy): $1,800


Charter rate: $23,940

from $1,710pp at max capacity (14 guests)

5 days / 4 nights

Charter rate: $35,245

from $2,518pp at max capacity (14 guests)

8 days / 7 nights

Cabin (Double Occupancy): $4,200

Notes
  • Rates per person and based on double occupancy
  • Single supplement 50%
  • Round trip flight to Galapagos at US$ 450 per person
  • Handling fee for not issuing tickets with Galaxy Expeditions US$ 60 per person
  • Discount for charter 5%
  • Discount for children 10% (between 6 and 11 years old)
  • Group 7 passengers minimum, discount of 3%
  • Christmas and New Year surcharge 50%
Included
  • Airport assistance on the cruise departure dates
  • Transportation and fuel surcharge in the Marine Reserve of Galapagos
  • Accommodation in single or double cabin according to your booking
  • Bilingual naturalist guide (English-Spanish)
  • Personalized crew service
  • All meals during the cruise, from lunch on the first day to breakfast on the last day
  • One snack after each activity (except last day)
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea
  • All visits, excursions & activities according to the itinerary
  • Transportation Airport-Channel/ Channel-Airport (Lobitos Bus)
  • Docks use and ferries
  • Snorkeling gear (Mask, tube, and fins)
  • Use of kayaks and paddle boards in authorized places
  • Wetsuits
  • Shampoo, hair conditioner, and soap for daily use
  • Beach towels
Not Included
  • International flights to/from Ecuador
  • Galapagos Islands airfare from/to mainland (Quito or Guayaquil)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 per person)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 per person)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Additional services not indicated
From $1,800 /person

Your booking protects ¼ acre of threatened habitat

Every tour booked through TourTheTropics.com supports the World Land Trust’s habitat protection programme in tropical regions.

Operated By Galaxy Expeditions

About Galaxy Expeditions

Galaxy Expeditions operate a fleet of premium vessels in the Galapagos Islands, including the boutique Galaxy Sirius, elegant Alya Catamaran, eco-friendly EcoGalaxy, and the family-oriented Bonita Yacht. Their cruises range from luxury multi-day cruises to flexible day trips with Galaxy Daily, each offering comfort, exclusivity, and deep connection with nature.

With over 15 years of experience, Galaxy Expeditions creates personalized and immersive journeys across the Galapagos, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Their vessels carry a maximum of 16 passengers, allowing for attentive service and minimal environmental impact.

Galaxy Expeditions promote sustainable travel through eco-conscious design, responsible operations, and respectful engagement with local communities. Their team ensures a seamless experience from planning to return, combining adventure, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship.


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Galaxy Expeditions Details

Tour Types:
Luxury Travel, Wildlife, Diving
Sales Agents:
Johana Cobos
Offices In:
Quito, Ecuador
Member Of:
LATA (Latin American Travel Association), Serandipians, Connections Luxury
Founded:
2008

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The Petrel Luxury Cruise
Luxury
4, 5, 6 & 8 days
The Petrel Luxury Cruise

Baltra Island, Ecuador

  • Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos National Park
  • Luxury Cruise, Guided Galapagos Tours

The luxurious Petrel Galapagos Cruise offers you an extraordinary journey of the Galapagos Islands. Over 3, 4, 5 or 7-night …

The Ocean Spray Cruise
Luxury
4, 5, 6 & 8+ days
The Ocean Spray Cruise

Baltra Island, Ecuador

  • Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos National Park
  • Luxury Cruise, Guided Galapagos Tours

Aboard the Ocean Spray Cruise, you will embark on a memorable journey through the mesmerizing Galapagos Islands. The 16-passenger luxury …