Galaxy Orion Galapagos Yacht | Mid-Range Cruise from $1,800

Galapagos

Islands

Wednesday & Saturday

Departures

Soft Adventure

Trip Style

Tourist Superior

Cruise Category

Galaxy Orion is a renovated mid-range expedition yacht for 14 guests, a great-value way to explore the Galapagos with a bilingual naturalist guide, Wi-Fi and kayaks on board. It sails 4, 5 and 8-day itineraries from Baltra and San Cristóbal. Cruises from US$1,800 per person.

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Galaxy Orion at a glance

Category	Mid-Range (Tourist Superior)
Vessel type	Renovated expedition motor yacht
Capacity	14 guests in 8 cabins with private bathrooms
Crew	9 crew members, a cruise director and a bilingual naturalist guide
Itineraries	A 4 days, C 5 days, B and C+A 8 days
Embarkation	Baltra or San Cristóbal airport, depending on the itinerary
Departures	Wednesday and Saturday, depending on the itinerary

Cabins on board the Galaxy Orion

The Galaxy Orion has 8 cabins with matrimonial, queen or twin beds, a private bathroom, air conditioning, a hair dryer and eco-friendly amenities. Most main and upper deck cabins have panoramic windows.

Galaxy Orion deck plans

Life on board

Guests share a lounge, a bar, a dining room serving cuisine with local ingredients and outdoor decks. Wi-Fi, purified water, coffee and tea are available throughout the cruise.

Each day includes guided excursions with your naturalist guide: hikes, snorkeling, sea kayaking and dinghy rides. Snorkeling gear, wetsuits and kayaks are included.

Galaxy Orion itineraries

South (A), 4 days (Wednesday to Saturday): San Cristóbal (Lobos Island), Española (Suárez Point, Gardner Bay), Floreana (Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point) and Charles Darwin Station. Best for waved albatross (April to December).
East (C), 5 days (Saturday to Wednesday): Bachas Beach, Bartolomé, Sullivan Bay, South Plaza, Santa Fe and San Cristóbal (Witch Hill, Pitt Point, Highlands).
Central North (B), 8 days (Saturday to Saturday): Santa Cruz Highlands, Isabela (Las Tintoreras, Wetlands, Moreno Point, Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove), Fernandina (Mangle Point, Espinoza Point), Santiago (Egas Port, Espumilla Beach), Genovesa and North Seymour.
Southeast (C+A), 8 days (Saturday to Saturday): the East and South routes combined.

See the day-by-day program and route maps in the Itineraries tab below.

Is the Galaxy Orion right for you?

Value seekers: 8-day cruises from US$4,200.
Families and small groups: only 14 guests and a relaxed atmosphere.
Travelers with limited time: 4 and 5-day options.
Want to compare? See yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table.
Sister ship: the Bonita yacht is a good alternative if your dates are full.

What our travelers say

Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.

Frequently asked questions about the Galaxy Orion

How many guests does the Galaxy Orion carry?

Up to 14 guests in 8 cabins with matrimonial, queen or twin beds, private bathrooms and air conditioning. A crew of nine, a cruise director and a bilingual naturalist guide look after the group.

Which itineraries does the Galaxy Orion sail?

South (A, 4 days, Wednesday to Saturday, San Cristóbal to Baltra), East (C, 5 days, Saturday to Wednesday, Baltra to San Cristóbal) and two 8-day cruises from Baltra, Saturday to Saturday: Central North (B) and Southeast (C+A).

How much does a Galaxy Orion cruise cost?

2026 rates per person are US$1,800 for 4 days, US$2,650 for 5 days and US$4,200 for 8 days, which makes it one of the best-value expedition yachts in the Galapagos.

Is the Galaxy Orion a good option for families?

Yes. It carries only 14 guests, has a relaxed atmosphere, and offers snorkeling, kayaking and easy hikes suitable for all ages.

What is included in the price?

All meals, snacks after activities, a welcome cocktail, purified water, coffee and tea, all excursions with a bilingual naturalist guide, airport transfers in Galapagos, the fuel surcharge, snorkeling gear, wetsuits and kayaks. Flights, the park entrance fee, the transit control card, drinks, tips and insurance are not included.

Plan your Galaxy Orion cruise

We’re in Quito and Galápagos, and we have been organizing trips to the islands since 2005. We help you choose the right dates, cabin and itinerary, and can add flights, hotels in Quito or a tour in the Ecuadorian Amazon or Andes.

Before you travel, check the requirements to enter Galapagos and our Galapagos packing list.

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SOUTH ITINERARY (A) - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

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SOUTH (A) – 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY)
WEDNESDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: arrival at San Cristóbal Airport and transfer to the yacht. PM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island.
THURSDAY	AM. Española Island: Suárez Point. PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay.
FRIDAY	AM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay. PM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point.
SATURDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

EAST ITINERARY (C) - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

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EAST (C) – 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS (SATURDAY TO WEDNESDAY)
SATURDAY	AM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
SUNDAY	AM. Bartolomé Island. PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
MONDAY	AM. South Plaza Island. PM. Santa Fe Island.
TUESDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill. PM. San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point.
WEDNESDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Highlands. Transfer to San Cristóbal Airport for departure.

CENTRAL NORTH ITINERARY (B) - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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CENTRAL NORTH (B) – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY)
SATURDAY	AM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Highlands.
SUNDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Las Tintoreras. PM. Isabela Island: Wetlands and Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center.
MONDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Moreno Point. PM. Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay.
TUESDAY	AM. Fernandina Island: Mangle Point. PM. Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
WEDNESDAY	AM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove. PM. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
THURSDAY	AM. Santiago Island: Egas Port. PM. Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach and Buccaneer Cove.
FRIDAY	AM. Genovesa Island: El Barranco (Prince Philip’s Steps). PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
SATURDAY	AM. North Seymour Island. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

SOUTHEAST ITINERARY (C+A) - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

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SOUTHEAST (C+A) – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY)
SATURDAY	AM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport and transfer to the yacht. PM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
SUNDAY	AM. Bartolomé Island. PM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
MONDAY	AM. South Plaza Island. PM. Santa Fe Island.
TUESDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill. PM. San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point.
WEDNESDAY	AM. San Cristóbal Island: Highlands. PM. San Cristóbal Island: Lobos Island.
THURSDAY	AM. Española Island: Suárez Point. PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay.
FRIDAY	AM. Floreana Island: Post Office Bay. PM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point.
SATURDAY	AM. Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station. Transfer to Baltra Airport for departure.

Routes are indicative and may change due to weather or Galapagos National Park regulations.

2026 rates per person: 4 days US$1,800 · 5 days US$2,650 · 8 days US$4,200. Contact us for current deals and last-minute availability.

Prices include:

Accommodation in the selected cabin
All meals, snacks after activities and a welcome cocktail
Purified water, coffee and tea
Excursions with a bilingual naturalist guide and a cruise director
Airport assistance and transfers in Galapagos
Fuel surcharge
Snorkeling gear, wetsuits and kayaks

Prices do not include:

Flights to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$200.00
Galapagos Transit Control Card: US$20.00
Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Important Notes:

♦ All prices per person in US dollars.
♦ Single Supplement not included.
♦ Ask for charter departures.

Galaxy Orion expedition yacht in the Galapagos

Galaxy Orion yacht cruising in the Galapagos

Galaxy Orion at anchor near a Galapagos islet

Blue-footed boobies seen on a Galaxy Orion cruise

Snorkeling with sea lions on a Galaxy Orion cruise

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