Small Yacht

Galaxy

16 passengers 4 Days / 3 Nights from USD 3,200

Why we recommend

The Galaxy motor yacht is ideal for small groups, couples, and nature enthusiasts seeking a first-class Galapagos cruise. With space for just 16 guests, it offers an intimate atmosphere and modern amenities, perfect for a personalized Galapagos Islands adventure. Experience comfort, impeccable service, and the thrill of exploring pristine landscapes aboard the Galaxy motor yacht.

  • Smart Planet certified
  • Triple accommodation available on board
  • Spacious lounge with panoramic views
  • Spacious sundeck
  • Solo travelers shared cabin options

Galaxy description

The Galaxy is a 16-passenger yacht that offers 4, 5, 6, and 8-day cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Within these cruises, you will find spacious areas consisting of the dining room, bar, sun decks, and library. The sun deck is quite large, with plenty of seating and loungers to enjoy the sun and scenery of the surrounding islands. The crew aboard the Galaxy comprises 9, along with a Bilingual Naturalist Guide.

Cabins

A total of 9 cabins accommodate all 16 passengers on the Galaxy. The cabins are twin beds on three different decks of the yacht. Each house has a private bathroom, hot water, and air conditioning.

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Galaxy prices

Accommodation 4 nights 5 nights
All Cabins $ 3,500 $ 4,350

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
These rates are valid all year round, except for high-season departures.

Rates includes

  • Accommodation on board
  • All meals while on board
  • Purified water, coffee, and tea available during the cruise
  • Transfers in the islands during operational days
  • English speaking naturalist guide
  • Internet
  • Snorkel equipment (mask, tube, & fins)
  • Wetsuit
  • Kayaks
  • Paddle board

Rates not includes

  • Domestic flights to the Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee
  • Migratory Control Card
  • Alcoholic & all bottled drinks
  • Travel, cancellation and medical insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Itineraries/routes

Live the adventure of a lifetime in The Galapagos Islands with our cruises.

Galaxy - 5 Nights 'C'

, North Seymour Island

, North Seymour Island

North Seymour Island, north of Baltra, features flat terrain from submarine lava uplift, lush with Frigatebirds and Blue-footed Boobies. Exp…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Fur Seal, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Land Iguana
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Dry Landing
Bartolome, Bartolome Island

Bartolome, Bartolome Island

The Pinnacle Rock is Bartholomew's iconic tuff cone, formed from volcanic magma meeting the sea. Hike the wooden stairway to breathtaking pa…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay

Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay

Sullivan Bay's lava field showcases intricate patterns from ancient trees and hornitos. Amid this harsh terrain, mollugo and lava cactus per…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
Genovesa, Darwin's Bay

Genovesa, Darwin's Bay

A coral beach with a 750m trail leads through vibrant seabird colonies. Discover a Red-footed Boobies Colony on the cliffs while Nazca Boobi…

Animals Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Red-footed Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Nazca Booby
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Wet Landing
Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps

Genovesa, Prince Phillip's Steps

A steep path winds through a lively seabird Colony to 25m high cliffs: Spot Nazca and Red-footed boobies, Great Frigatebirds, and more. Pass…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Fur Seal, Blue-footed Booby, Frigatebirds, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
, South Plaza Island

, South Plaza Island

South Plaza, near Santa Cruz, features a striking Sesuvium and Opuntia landscape. Visitors can spot Land Iguanas under cacti, soaring swallo…

Animals Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Land Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
, Santa Fe Island

, Santa Fe Island

Santa Fe Island features a scenic bay with two trails—one to a cliff viewpoint and another to a tall prickly pear cactus forest. Home to uni…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Santa Fe Iguana
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center

San Cristobal Island, Interpretation Center

The Galápagos National Park Interpretation Centre features interactive exhibits exploring the history and biodiversity of the Galápagos Isla…

Animals Darwin's Finches
Hiking Dry Landing
San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos

San Cristobal Island, Isla Lobos

This island, named after its Sea Lion Colony, offers encounters with playful marine life and diverse birds like Blue-footed Boobies and Grea…

Animals Frigatebirds, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Sea Lion
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
San Cristobal Island, La Galapaguera

San Cristobal Island, La Galapaguera

Discover the San Cristobal giant tortoise breeding program, where you can observe Tortoises} in a semi-natural habitat. Gain educational ins…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise
Hiking Dry Landing

Galaxy - 5 Nights 'B'

Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands

Santa Cruz Island, Santa Cruz Highlands

Discover a reserve where giant Tortoise thrives, grazing peacefully and cooling off in mud baths. This serene habitat invites exploration wi…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Twin Craters

Santa Cruz Island, Twin Craters

Los Gemelos, twin volcanic craters in Santa Cruz's highlands, contrast sharply with the dry coastal lowlands. The highlands, cloaked in mist…

Animals Darwin's Finches, Vermilion Flycatcher, Mockingbird
Hiking Dry Landing
Isabela Island, Tintoreras Islet

Isabela Island, Tintoreras Islet

Las Tintoreras, near Puerto Villamil, boasts a white-tip Shark Colony resting in lava canals and offers snorkeling in their unique habitat. …

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Shark, Marine Iguana, Galápagos Penguin, Green Turtle
Snorkeling Dinghy Ride
Isabela Island, Wetlands

Isabela Island, Wetlands

The Wetlands of Isabela Island near Puerto Villamil feature lagoons, swamps, and mangroves. In this serene natural haven, walk along a sceni…

Animals American Flamingo, Darwin's Finches, Brown Pelican
Hiking Dry Landing
Isabela Island, Punta Moreno

Isabela Island, Punta Moreno

Discover rocky shores teeming with Galápagos Penguins and Great Blue Herons, mangrove groves with oysters, and a trek across sharp lava rock…

Animals American Flamingo, Flightless Cormorant, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Hawk, Blue-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Dry Landing
Fernandina, Punta Mangle

Fernandina, Punta Mangle

Mangle Point, on Fernandina Island’s coast, offers incredible snorkeling opportunities. Encounter playful Galápagos Sea Lions, curious Galáp…

Animals Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Penguin, Marine Iguana, Galápagos Sea Lion, Nazca Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Frigatebirds, Blue-footed Booby
Snorkeling Dinghy Ride
Fernandina, Punta Espinosa

Fernandina, Punta Espinosa

Punta Espinosa’s narrow stretch features black lava rocks teeming with Marine Iguanas: spot Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Brown…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dry Landing
Isabela Island, Tagus Cove

Isabela Island, Tagus Cove

Located west of the island, this historic cove, named after a British warship, offers panga trips beneath towering cliffs. Discover abundant…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Galápagos Hawk, Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Dry Landing
Santiago Island, Puerto Egas

Santiago Island, Puerto Egas

Puerto Egas, known for its black sand beaches and 1960s salt mining, offers an inland hike to a salt crater for birdwatching. Explore its ru…

Animals Land Iguana, Galápagos Sea Lion, Marine Iguana, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Hawk, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Fur Seal
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
, Chinese Hat

, Chinese Hat

Chinese Hat, shaped by volcanic rock, offers limited visitor access for intimate wildlife encounters. Explore its Galápagos Sea Lion Colony,…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Penguin, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, American Flamingo, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Wet Landing
Santiago Island, Buccaneer Cove

Santiago Island, Buccaneer Cove

Buccaneer Cove, once a pirate haven on Santiago Island, boasts a protected bay, dramatic cliffs teeming with seabirds, and a stunning dark r…

Animals Land Iguana, Galápagos Sea Lion, Marine Iguana, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Hawk, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Fur Seal, Nazca Booby
Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove

Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove

Black Turtle Cove, on Santa Cruz Island's north, is accessible only by boat with a guide. This mangrove-lined inlet shelters rich marine lif…

Animals Hammerhead Shark, Green Turtle, Golden Ray
Dinghy Ride

Galaxy - 4 Nights 'A'

San Cristobal Island, Leon Dormido

San Cristobal Island, Leon Dormido

Kicker Rock's striking twin rocks host a thriving seabird Colony and offer exceptional diving. Discover reef fish, Hammerhead, and Galápagos…

Animals Blue-footed Booby, Shark
Diving Dinghy Ride
San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo

San Cristobal Island, Cerro Brujo

Cerro Brujo boasts a pristine white-sand beach, turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling, and incredible wildlife, including Brown Pelicans, …

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
Española, Osborn Islet

Española, Osborn Islet

This small island, located southeast of Española Island, offers an unforgettable marine experience. Snorkel and swim in its crystal-clear wa…

Animals Galápagos Sea Lion
Snorkeling
San Cristobal Island, Punta Pitt

San Cristobal Island, Punta Pitt

Discover unique wildlife on this island, home to endemic lava lizards, the rare Red-footed Boobies, and the Chatham Mockingbird. Enjoy breat…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Fur Seal, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds, Red-footed Booby
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Wet Landing
Española, Punta Suarez

Española, Punta Suarez

Española Island boasts rich wildlife diversity, featuring five species of nesting seabirds, Bold Española mockingbirds, Galápagos Doves, Gal…

Animals Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Albatross, Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing
Española, Gardner Bay

Española, Gardner Bay

Gardner Bay features a stunning turquoise beach, ideal for snorkeling among fish, Turtle, and Sharks. Enjoy encounters with the transient Se…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blue-footed Booby, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Dinghy Ride Kayaking Dry Landing
Floreana, Devil's Crown

Floreana, Devil's Crown

Devil's Crown, a top snorkeling site, features a collapsed volcanic cone teeming with marine life like Sharks, Sea Lions, Green Turtles, and…

Animals Blue-footed Booby, Brown Pelican, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sean Lion, Green Turtle, Galápagos Shark
Snorkeling
Floreana, Punta Cormorant

Floreana, Punta Cormorant

Cormorant Point features beaches of volcanic green olivine crystals and a trail with views of a flamingo-favored saltwater lagoon. The trail…

Animals Nazca Booby, Marine Iguana, Blu-footed Booby, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Dinghy Ride Wet Landing
Floreana, Post Office Bay

Floreana, Post Office Bay

Floreana’s iconic site blends history with charm on its picturesque white-sand beach. Experience the cherished tradition of leaving postcard…

Animals Marine Iguana, Galápagos Sea Lion, Frigatebirds
Hiking Snorkeling Wet Landing
Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station

Santa Cruz Island, Charles Darwin's Station

The Charles Darwin's Research Station (CDRS) leads Galápagos conservation through scientific research and education. Visitors can explore na…

Animals Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Frigatebirds, Galápagos Sea Lion, Land Iguana, Marine Iguana
Hiking Dry Landing

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Galaxy

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Technical details & deck

The Galaxy a motor yacht is a first-class Galapagos yacht designed for intimate and modern exploration. Built in 2007, it accommodates up to 16 guests, ensuring a personalized Galapagos Islands cruise. With a length of 115 ft, a beam of 26 ft, and a speed of 12 knots, it offers a seamless balance of comfort and efficiency for travelers.

Galaxy
Type
Small Yacht
Year of construction
2007
Guest Capacity
16 Guests
Length
115 ft (35 m)
Beam
26 ft (8 m)
Speed
12 knots