Galaxy Diver II, Galapagos

A trip defined by extraordinary care, unforgettable diving, and a level of service that made every moment feel exceptional.

Exceptional from the moment we arrived in Ecuador. A Galaxy II representative met us at the Quito airport and personally guided us through every step of the document process and check‑in. This wasn’t something we expected, but it immediately set the tone for the level of care and professionalism that defines this operation. When we landed in Baltra, the Galaxy II staff were already waiting, greeting us warmly and handling all luggage and transfers with ease. Stepping onto the Galaxy II itself felt like entering a different world — spacious, beautifully maintained, spotless, and staffed by an incredibly friendly team who made it clear that their priority was for us to relax and feel at home. The safety briefing was thorough and reassuring, and the dive briefings throughout the week were clear, detailed, and delivered by dive masters who truly know the Galapagos. The diving, of course, is spectacular — everything you could hope to see in the Galapagos and more — but what made the trip extraordinary was the crew and the thoughtful amenities. Before every dive, someone was waiting with a tray of water glasses to keep us hydrated. The crew helped with every step of gearing up, getting into the pangas, even putting on our fins. After each dive, they were right there again, assisting us back onboard, rinsing and hanging wetsuits, and offering hot showers on the dive deck followed by warm towels from a heated cabinet, plus juice, water, and snacks. Staterooms were impressively large with excellent storage, linens refreshed frequently, and towels replaced every other day — or immediately if left on the floor. The common lounge was spacious and comfortable, and the two coffee machines were a crowd favorite, producing everything from espresso to cappuccino at the touch of a button. Meals were consistently excellent, with multiple options at dinner and a crew that genuinely wanted to accommodate every preference. If none of the choices suited you, they simply asked, ‘What can we make for you?’ The food was not only delicious but plated with real attention to presentation. You can dive the Galapagos with many operators and see the same wildlife, but the experience aboard the Galaxy II is on another level entirely. The professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail from the entire crew made this trip unforgettable. It’s hard to imagine a better way to experience the Galapagos.

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The extraordinary crew and service. The comfort and quality of the Galaxy II itself. The seamless, well‑supported diving experience.

25 Jan, 2026

Best vacation of my life.

An absolutely incredible experience. I took a chance due to few reviews and not being real sure about the official website, and am very glad I did! An absolutely amazing experience. We saw the whale shark, mola mola, red lipped bat fish, countless hammerheads, tons of spotted eagle rays, and more. Paolo and William were awesome guides finding pretty much everything you could ask for. They both took plenty of great photos as well and provided them for free. The food was outstanding. A lot of Ecuadorian food and a dessert with every meal. I was never hungry. The boat… wow. Is this how millionaires live? A beautiful luxury yacht and the crew cleaned cabin and made our beds in between every dive if we slept in them! A nice hot tub on the top deck. Everything was near spotless. The crew helped us doing literally every task we needed help with. Free very fast wifi from Starlink. I clocked over 60mbps in the middle of the ocean. You won’t regret booking it.

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Paolo and William were awesome dive guides. The food was amazing. The boat was spotless and luxurious.

06 Oct, 2024

Paradise above and below water

I don’t have words to describe my visit trip on the liveaboard galaxy 2 in the Galapagos. The boat was like a luxury hotel on water! The food, insanely good! Blows my mind how they can prepare such delicious, beautifully presented meals on board, and everything so fresh even after days at sea! Every day I woke up/went to sleep I couldn’t believe I was there, experiencing the best dives of my life, on this luxury boat with the most knowledgeable, friendly crew and guides. I’d do it all again in a heart beat! Huge shout outs to all the crew, but especially William who has guided these waters for 25 years! His love for the area is contagious, as if his singing and dancing to music whilst getting our gear on ready to dive. Carlos- amazingly knowledgable and friendly guide, both wanting us to have the best experience we could! And of course Jimmy- the barman/ head waiter/ jack of all trades! Instantly remembers everyone’s names and treats us like family. No job is too big for this man!

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5* service from all crew and guides. Luxury boat, incredibly clean and comfortable. Unbelievable dive sitings with the most friendly and experienced guides.

08 Mar, 2026

10/10 incredible experience

Wow! What an amazing experience! The boat was so nice, large room, large bathroom, incredible food, best dives ever, so much life, incredible dive guides. I have no complaints, the whole experience from pick up to drop off was perfect!

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So much life! Sharks, whale sharks, eagle rays, mola molas, sea lions and so many fish. The service was amazing! Hot towels after every dive, all your gear taken care of. So much food and incredible food, snack or meal after every dive.

24 Jan, 2025

Absolute trip of a lifetime! The Galapagos surpasses all of your expectations!

Spent my birthday week diving with Galaxy Diver 2 and everything was beyond expectations! The food was fantastic and plentiful. No one was ever hungry and there was plenty at meal time for 2nds or 3rds. The guides, Paulo and George were beyond accommodating and were extremely knowledgeable and extremely fun and the rest of the staff were just as hospitable. All dives felt extremely safe and as mesmerizing as you could imagine. 10/10 would and will dive with this boat again.

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Safe and amazing diving. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Great food.

11 Jan, 2025

You treat yourself to some luxury, on the Galaxy Diver II you can easily do that

Diving in the Galapagos once, who doesn't dream of it? For us, this dream has come true, and not too closely!The boat exceeded our expectations. Of course, everything looks very good in the photos, but there is also a bit of cheating. But with the Galaxy Driver II, everything was really right. The photos show exactly what you get:A luxurious cabin with comfortable beds and a spacious bathroom (yes, bathroom, not wet room), a cozy salon, a very practical dive deck, exceptionally good food and top-class service.The entire crew, from the captain to the mechanic, helped at all times with drive and friendliness. Whether putting on the equipment or taking off the wet neoprene :-)) Everything worked like clockwork, you could only be amazed!Not all members of the crew spoke English, but with hands and feet or with the help of the dive guides, you could always communicate. They somehow read your wishes from your faces anyway. No wishes remained unfulfilled.The dive guides were very experienced and did a great job. We saw everything our hearts desired.But the guides not only gave their all under water, they were also always available to us on the boat. They gave short presentations about Galapagos, sharks or other topics on various evenings. A real added value!Within the crew, the harmony was clearly noticeable, which also rubbed off on the guests. All in all, we were a great group of guests, I wouldn't have expected.At the end of my song of praise I would like to highlight the desserts - they were (for me personally) each a highlight, luckily they were served twice a day :-))What I didn't like so much; the security aspect could have been done a little more pronounced. Of course, there was the emergency exercise before casting off, but it could have gone a little deeper. The same with the dives. There was always no information about what to do if... I know you may be reluctant to talk about these topics, but it is necessary.The negative entry of the Zodiac was demanded and also practiced, but with mistakes.You have to tell the divers again that "negative" does not mean meeting directly under the boat to sort yourself out. "Negative" means diving down immediately and you meet at the safe reef (where you can still follow the current). For this, it is necessary to agree on the depth at which they will meet and in which direction the reef is located. A tiny little thing, but one that can have a big effect.As far as the dive sites are concerned - superlatives! We couldn't have asked for a better route.We would do the same tour again with the Galaxy Diver II at any time!

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The service. The food. Equipment (cabin, dive deck, saloon).

02 Apr, 2025