Exterior of the Galaxy Diver II

Galaxy Diver II

Galaxy Diver II: A 16-Passenger Liveaboard with Diving and Naturalist Itineraries

Days: 8 | From $5,800/per person

The Galaxy Diver II is a small expedition yacht operating in the Galápagos Islands, designed to accommodate both scuba divers and naturalist travelers on separate itineraries. The vessel offers eight air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, an indoor dining room, lounge, and an outdoor area, including a sun deck with seating. On dive departures, the boat is equipped with a dedicated dive deck, gear storage, compressors, and tenders for daily dive operations, while naturalist itineraries focus on shore landings and wildlife viewing led by certified guides. The Galaxy Diver II emphasizes functional comfort and flexibility, allowing guests to choose between an active diving-focused voyage or a classic Galápagos exploration without diving facilities dominating the onboard experience. Note that for diving itineraries, you have to be a certified advanced diver with at least 50 recorded dives, including deep, current, and night dives. Prepare to have your logbook documenting your dives with you.

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Vessel Information

Accommodations

Cabin Information 

  • 4 Upper Deck Staterooms: 186.85 sq. ft., located on the Upper Deck, with either twin or matrimonial beds and panoramic windows
  • 3 Main Deck Staterooms: 168.89 sq. ft., located on the Main Deck, one with a matrimonial bed, two with either twin or matrimonial beds, all featuring panoramic windows
  • 2 Lower Deck Cabins, 168.89 sq. ft., with twin or matrimonial beds, no windows or portholes
  • All cabins have private bathrooms, air conditioning, hairdryer, and towel dryer.
  • Groups & Charters: This yacht is also available for private charter or for small groups of friends or family. Its 9 cabins can accommodate up to 16 people. Inquire for more details.

Available Activities (Depending On Itinerary)

  • Hiking
  • Snorkeling
  • Zodiac Rides
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Scuba Diving

Yacht Specifications

  • Construction: renovated in 2022
  • Type: First Class Yacht
  • Length: 114.82 ft. / 35 mts.
  • Beam: 26.90 ft. / 8.20 mts.
  • Engines: (2) 600 HP Caterpillar
  • Cruise speed: 11 knots
  • Accommodations: 9 double staterooms with matrimonial and twin configurations available
  • Crew: Captain, Bilingual Naturalist Guide or 2 Bilingual Diving Guides, plus 9 crew members

Naturalist Itinerary (8 days)

Wednesday
Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach

Thursday
Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay / Rabida Island: Rabida

Friday
Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point / Isabela Island: Tagus Cove

Saturday
Isabela Island: Urbina Bay / Elizabeth Bay

Sunday
Isabela Island: Tintoreras / Wetlands

Monday
Floreana Island: Post Office Bay / Cormorant Point

Tuesday
Santa Cruz Island: Highlands / Charles Darwin Station

Wednesday
Seymour Island: North Seymour / Baltra Island: Departure

Diving Itinerary (8 days)

Wednesday
Baltra Island: Northeast Baltra / Check Dive (1 dive)

Thursday
Carrion Point (2 dives) / Navigation to Wolf Island

Friday
Wolf Island: Shark Bay, La Banana (2 dives) / La Ventana Islet, El Derrumbe (2 dives)

Saturday
El Arenal (2 dives) / Darwin Island: Darwin’s Arch (2 dives)

Sunday
El Arenal (2 dives) / Wolf Island: El Derrumbe, Shark Bay (2 dives)

Monday
Fernadina Island: Douglas Cape (1 dive) / Isabela Island: Vincente Roca Point (1 dive)

Tuesday
Santiago Island: Cousin Rock (2 dives) / Santa Cruz Island: Highlights

Wednesday
Santa Cruz Island: Transfer to Baltra Airport

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Pricing

Prices 2026

Trip length: 8-day itineraries

Max number of passengers: 16, in 9 cabins

Naturalist Itinerary

Included: All meals, naturalist guide & activities, purified water, coffee and tea, wetsuits, use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks, paddleboards, beach towels

Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), alcoholic and soft drinks, gratuities

8-day cruise: $5,600 per person

Single Supplement: 50%

Christmas & New Year’s surcharge: 50%

Children between 6 and 11 years receive a 10% discount

Private Charter: $88,160

Diving Itinerary:

Included: All meals, 2 dive masters, dives and activities, purified water, coffee and tea, compressed air, 12L aluminum tank, weights and belts, Nitrox use, surfer marker buoy, Nautilus Lifeline, beach towels

Not included: Park fees (about $220 per person), Galapagos airfare (about $600 per person), alcoholic drinks, gratuities, dive equipment (wetsuit, BCD, regulator with octopus and console, mask, fins, boots hoods, gloves, chamber fee, reef hooks, Nitrox course, dive computer), snorkeling equipment, diving insurance highly recommended (DAN)

8-day cruise: $7,500 per person

Single Supplement: 50%

Christmas & New Year’s surcharge: 50%

Minimum age of 15 for divers is strongly suggested

Private Charter: $105,000

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