The Galaxy Sirius Galapagos Cruise Tour
The Galaxy Sirius invites you to experience the Galapagos Islands in elevated comfort and refined style. Designed for discerning travelers, this premium yacht blends luxurious amenities with personalized service, offering an intimate and sophisticated base for your exploration of the archipelago.
Onboard, spacious staterooms with private balconies and panoramic views set the tone for rest and relaxation between daily adventures. Whether enjoying world-class cuisine, lounging on deck, or unwinding in the elegant indoor spaces, every detail aboard the Galaxy Sirius reflects a commitment to excellence.
Each itinerary is expertly guided by certified bilingual naturalist guides and supported by a dedicated cruise director and crew. With access to kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, hiking, and immersive wildlife encounters, the Galaxy Sirius ensures a seamless and unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most iconic natural destinations.
The Galaxy Sirius Galapagos Cruise Accommodation
The Galaxy Sirius offers you luxurious and spacious accommodations designed for discerning guests seeking comfort, privacy, and panoramic island views. All of the cabins, aside from one shared suite, feature private balconies, large windows, and premium in-room amenities, giving you a relaxing and luxurious retreat after your day's exploration.
Each stateroom has either a king-size bed or twin configuration, a private bathroom stocked with premium toiletries, air-conditioning, and refined finishes throughout. Whether traveling as a couple, with friends, or solo, the Galaxy Sirius offers you a luxury experience that perfectly complements your Galapagos journey.
Accommodation Options
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Double Matrimonial Cabins – King-size bed, private balcony (except Cabin 1), air-conditioning, premium toiletries
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Twin Cabins – Two single beds, private balcony (except Cabin 1), air-conditioning, premium toiletries
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Private Bathrooms – All cabins feature modern bathrooms with plush towels, toiletries, and hair dryer
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Balconies – All cabins include private balconies with the exception of Cabin 1, which is shared
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Deck Layouts:
• Main Deck – Cabins 1–5 (ranging from ~22–26 m²)
• Upper Deck – Cabins 6–9 (similar sizing), with direct access to outdoor viewing areas
The Galaxy Sirius Galapagos Cruise Tour Summary
Aboard the Galaxy Sirius, every day offers you the chance to experience the Galapagos Islands through exciting, guided adventures crafted for nature lovers and explorers alike. You’ll hike scenic volcanic trails, kayak along turquoise coastlines, and snorkel through vibrant underwater ecosystems filled with marine turtles, reef sharks, and playful sea lions.
Daily panga rides provide close-up encounters with dramatic cliffs, mangrove-lined coves, and secluded wildlife hotspots, while paddle boarding lets you glide across serene waters for a unique vantage point. Led by expert naturalist guides, each activity immerses you deeper into the archipelago’s rare biodiversity. See fascinating icons from iconic blue-footed boobies to endemic marine iguanas, making your journey unforgettable.
Video Introduction
Tour Info
- Country: Ecuador
- Focus Area: Galapagos National Park
- Duration: 5 & 6 days
- Start Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
- End Point: Baltra Island / San Cristobal
The Galaxy Sirius Galapagos Cruise Itinerary
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Day 1 · Tuesday
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.
Day 2 · Wednesday
Gardner Bay & Suarez Point
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. Some sailings substitute a stop at Osborn Islet instead. In the afternoon, 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.
Day 3 · Thursday
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 snorkel at Devil's Crown, an eroded volcanic crater hiding one of the best reefs in the islands, with reef sharks, rays, sea turtles and schools of snapper, angelfish and parrotfish.
Day 4 · Friday
Santa Fe Island & South Plaza Island
Santa Fe greets you with towering prickly pear cacti set against rugged lava rock, and a turquoise bay lined with white sand where a sizeable sea lion colony lounges. Inland, keep an eye out for the endemic Santa Fe land iguana, and look up for Galápagos hawks perched on cacti scanning for prey, alongside Darwin finches, doves, mockingbirds and lava lizards. Afterward the sheltered bay is ideal for a kayak or a snorkel among sea lion pups, reef sharks, sea turtles, rays and colourful reef fish. In the afternoon, South Plaza Island packs a lot into a small space, land iguanas wait beneath the cacti for fallen fruit, while sea lions display their social dynamics from playful pups to territorial males. The trail leads to a cliff where frigatebirds, red-billed tropicbirds, boobies, swallow-tailed gulls and pelicans gather, set against a carpet of reddish succulent ground cover.
Day 5 · 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.
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 walk through the lush highlands of Santa Cruz brings you close to giant tortoises grazing peacefully, some weighing over 600 pounds, along with endemic finches and flycatchers. If it's on your route, you'll also explore a lava tunnel, a striking remnant of the volcanic forces that shaped these islands.
Day 2 · Sunday
Moreno Point & Elizabeth Bay
Moreno Point's lava fields look barren at first, but inland, brackish lagoons hold flamingos, gallinules, ducks and herons, while the rugged coast draws penguins, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies. Snorkelling here brings you close to sea turtles, cormorants and reef fish, with a chance of spotting a seahorse tucked into the seaweed. 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.
Day 3 · Monday
Urbina Bay & Tagus Cove
Urbina Bay was thrust up from the seabed in a dramatic uplift during the 1950s, exposing hectares of previously submerged land. Fossilised shells and coral still visible along the trail are a reminder of the area's underwater past. Land iguanas are common here, and giant tortoises appear in certain seasons, while Galápagos hawks nest nearby and are often seen flying overhead or perched in the trees. Snorkelling brings you close to sea turtles, flightless cormorants and penguins in a lively, colourful marine ecosystem. In the afternoon, 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 nutrient-rich water below draws sea turtles, a wide range of fish and penguins feeding on schools of anchovies.
Day 4 · Tuesday
Espinoza Point & Albemarle Point
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. The cold, plankton-rich water supports herons, oystercatchers, pelicans and sea turtles, and snorkelling here often means watching marine iguanas feed underwater or following a cormorant as it chases fish through the reef. In the afternoon, Albemarle Point blends military history with Galápagos wildlife, the US built a radar base here during World War II to watch for Japanese threats, and remnants of the structure remain visible today. Despite its stark, lava-covered terrain, the coastline is rich in life, some of the largest marine iguanas in the archipelago live here, alongside penguins, flightless cormorants and various shorebirds. Snorkelling turns up flightless cormorants, penguins and schools of tropical fish in clear water.
Day 5 · Wednesday
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 in the sheltered bay turns up angelfish, parrotfish and snappers, along with reef sharks, sea turtles and playful sea lions.
Day 6 · Thursday
Dragon Hill or Daphne Major & Departure
Your final stop is one of two remarkable sites, Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz, where land iguanas roam freely and flamingos gather at a saltwater lagoon, or Daphne Major, a nesting site for seabirds and the location of some of the most influential research ever conducted on finch evolution. Afterward you'll be transferred to Baltra Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.
Day 1 · Thursday
Baltra Arrival & Black Turtle Cove
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 dinghy tour through Black Turtle Cove brings you into a shallow water haven surrounded by lush mangroves, home to sea turtles, reef sharks and several ray species, and an important breeding ground for both. Herons, boobies and pelicans are often seen hunting through schools of anchovies here, with no landing needed to take it all in.
Day 2 · Friday
Rabida Island & Chinese Hat
Rábida Island stands out for its red sand and iron-rich volcanic rock, with a sea lion colony basking on the beach and a small saltwater lagoon nearby sheltering flamingos, ducks and stilts. The inland trail offers sweeping views over the beach and lagoon, with Darwin's finches, flycatchers and mockingbirds along the way, while the coastal cliffs are a good spot for Nazca and blue-footed boobies, brown noddies and herons. Rábida is also one of the few places you can see both the Galápagos sea lion and the fur seal. Snorkelling here explores protected water full of tropical fish, sea lions and reef sharks, with a striking array of invertebrates clinging to the rocky walls. In the afternoon, Chinese Hat is a small islet named for its distinctive cone shape, separated from Santiago by a narrow channel and framed by turquoise water, coral sand and volcanic rock. A coastal trail leads through a sea lion colony, and penguins are sometimes spotted resting on the lava rocks. Snorkelling here is a highlight, with vividly coloured fish, reef sharks and, if you're lucky, a penguin chasing anchovies through the water.
Day 3 · Saturday
North Seymour Island & Santa Cruz Highlands
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. In the afternoon, a walk through the lush highlands of Santa Cruz brings you close to giant tortoises grazing peacefully, some weighing over 600 pounds, along with endemic finches and flycatchers, and a lava tunnel if it's on your route.
Day 4 · Sunday
Sullivan Bay & Bartolome Island
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. In the afternoon, Bartolomé Island is one of the most iconic in the Galápagos, known for its accessible penguin population and the famous Pinnacle Rock, with a beach of peach coloured sand nearby. The hike to the summit rewards you with panoramic views over a lunar-like landscape dotted with volcanic cones, taking in Sullivan Bay and Pinnacle Rock below. The snorkelling here has a well earned reputation as one of the best in the islands, with penguins, colourful fish, invertebrates, sea lions, turtles, rays and reef sharks all sharing the same clear water.
Day 5 · Monday
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, 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.
Day 6 · Tuesday
San Cristobal Interpretation Center & Departure
The San Cristóbal Interpretation Center offers an immersive look at the natural and cultural history of the Galápagos, tracing the islands' evolution, human impact and ongoing conservation challenges through interactive exhibits, from early explorers through to modern ecological restoration. Afterward you'll be transferred to San Cristóbal Airport for your flight back to mainland Ecuador.
The Galaxy Sirius Galapagos Cruise Activities
Snorkelling
Wildlife walks
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Dinghy and panga rides
Birdwatching
Lava field walks
Volcanic summit hikes
War-era history stops
Beach relaxation
Conservation center visits
Cultural and historical stops
Rates & Inclusions
5 days / 4 nights
Cabin (Double Occupancy): $5,700
Charter rate: $86,640
from $5,415pp at max capacity (16 guests)
6 days / 5 nights
Cabin (Double Occupancy): $7,100
Charter rate: $107,920
from $6,745pp at max capacity (16 guests)
Notes
- Rates per person and based on double occupancy
- Single supplement 50%
- Round trip flight to Galapagos at US$ 450 per person
- Handling fee for not issuing tickets with Galaxy Expeditions US$ 60 per person
- Christmas and New Year surcharge 50%
- Discount for children 10% (between 6 and 11 years old)
- Group 7 passengers minimum, discount of 3%
- Discount for charter 5%
Included
- Airport assistance on the cruise departure dates
- Transportation and fuel surcharge in the Marine Reserve of Galapagos
- 2 Bilingual naturalist guides (English-Spanish) on M/C Galaxy Sirius
- 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
- Private Transportation Airport-Channel/Channel-Airport only M/C Galaxy Sirius
- VIP Lounge at Baltra and San Cristobal airport on M/C Galaxy Sirius
- 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
- Soft drinks (only onboard M/C Alya & M/C Galaxy Sirius)
- Hair dryer in the cabins
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
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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