GALAXY SIRIUS
120' 2" Ft
$145,000 - $145,000 / per Week
Summer Base Port:
Guayaquil
Summer Operating Area:
Galapagos
Winter Base Port:
Galapagos
Winter Operating Area:
Galapagos
Price: $145,000 - $145,000 / Per Week
Length: 120' 2" Ft
Guests: 16
Speed: 12 Knots
Cabins: 8
Build year: 2023
Refit year: N/A
Crew: 14
King Cabin: 0
Queen Cabin: 0
Double Cabin: 0
Twin Cabin: 0
Single Cabin: 0
Pullman Cabin: 0
Moises was born in the city of Jipijapa, in the province of Manabí, on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Growing up very close to the ocean, he felt a strong attraction to the sea. With his adventurous spirit, he bought a plane ticket and traveled to Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, in the Galapagos. His first job in the Galapagos was on a diving boat, where he decided to take maritime courses to work on tourism yachts in the Galapagos Islands. Moises joined the Galaxy Sirius team in February 2024 and has since contributed his 9 years of sailing experience in the islands.
Moises Parrales
Deckhand
Paul Alejandro Sellan Marcillo was born on December 28, 2000, in Guayaquil. He arrived in the Galapagos at the age of 18 and began his life at sea at 22, inspired by his mother, Maira Marcillo, who was a bartender, his grandfather, Pedro Ruiz, who was a chef, and his father, who was also a chef. Their stories about their experiences at sea sparked his interest in a maritime life. Paul started by taking courses at Esmena Galapagos and later did his internships with the Alexis Gordillo company, where they welcomed him and trusted him to work on board. Today, he is a deckhand and is very grateful to the Alexis Gordillo company.
Paul Sellan
Deckhand
Roberto Turez was born on October 25, 1984, in Santo Domingo, Ecuador. At the age of ten, he moved with his mother and stepfather to the highlands of San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos province. He completed his primary and secondary education on the island before returning to his hometown in 2004 for a period, where he met the woman who would become his wife and with whom he now has a 13-year-old daughter. In 2008, Roberto returned to the Galapagos to take a sailor's course and settled with his family on Santa Cruz Island. From that year until 2016, he worked as a sailor on the Yacht Evolution. In 2016, he was promoted to helmsman and continued working on the same vessel until 2020. In August of that year, he began working for Galagents company yachts such as Galaxy, Bonita, Eco Galaxy, Alya, and currently on Galaxy Sirius. Roberto is passionate about sports such as football and cycling, and he loves reading. He has intermediate knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
Roberto Turez
Deckhand
Juan Carlos Cabrera is a 34-year-old audiovisual producer. He has been working in the audiovisual field for over 14 years, mostly in tourism-related projects, which is one of his biggest passions. Ever since he was a kid, he dreamed of becoming a wildlife documentary cameraman, inspired by Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile Hunter." Throughout his career, he has been fortunate to work on a wide range of projects, from TV commercials and social media campaigns to collaborating with well-known production companies. He also worked as an in-house videographer aboard the Silver Galapagos, a
luxury expedition ship from Silver Seas, which allowed him to gain valuable experience in the luxury tourism industry. Currently, he is fulfilling one of his long-held dreams: producing audiovisual content for Galapagos Expeditions and Pachamama Roads, companies that focus on showcasing the natural and cultural beauty of Ecuador. He is always learning and enjoying every project, aiming to tell stories that inspire and connect people with nature and each other.
luxury expedition ship from Silver Seas, which allowed him to gain valuable experience in the luxury tourism industry. Currently, he is fulfilling one of his long-held dreams: producing audiovisual content for Galapagos Expeditions and Pachamama Roads, companies that focus on showcasing the natural and cultural beauty of Ecuador. He is always learning and enjoying every project, aiming to tell stories that inspire and connect people with nature and each other.
Juan Carlos Cabrera
Producer-Videographer and Photographer
Erick was born on August 31, 1999, in the city of Guayas, where his parents are also from. He lived there until 2015, the year in which he moved to the Galapagos, to Santa Cruz Island, thanks to his father's job where he was hired to work on the island as a carpenter and fiberglass technician. After his father's contract started, he brought the family with him to the islands, where Erick finished his high school studies and lived for at least three years. After that, he returned to the city of Guayaquil, where he worked and studied at the university until the pandemic hit. In 2021, Erick had the opportunity to work on tourist boats, and with the help of his parents, he was able to take the courses necessary to work on board as a deckhand. January 2022 marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life: working at sea on tourist boats. His first vessel was the M/Y Carina, where he developed skills as a deckhand/cabin attendant. He worked on that boat for one year before the opportunity arose to work with Galagents, where he has now been employed for about 1.5 years. Every four years, he must renew his certifications to continue working and advancing in his career, which he looks forward to doing to ensure he works at the highest standards.
Erick Tigrero
Steward
Jairon Lozano León was born on February 17, 1995, in Daule, Ecuador. He completed his elementary education in his hometown before relocating to Guayaquil for his high school studies. In 2012, he embarked on his professional journey in the culinary arts by enrolling at the Ecuadorian Chef School. During this formative period, he gained valuable hands-on experience through an internship at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil. Concurrently, he worked for seven years at Trattoria Il Buco, an esteemed Italian restaurant in La Puntilla, Samborondón, where he developed and refined his culinary skills. His commitment to his craft led him to pursue further education, culminating in a bachelor's degree in Gastronomy Technology from the TECSU Institute. Upon completing his tenure at Il Buco, Mr. Lozano continued his professional development at El Corte Steak House, a renowned dining establishment located in Plaza Lagos, Samborondón. In 2022, he sought new challenges and broadened his expertise by working aboard the Eco Galaxy in the Galapagos Islands for approximately 18 months. He is currently advancing his culinary career on this new vessel, where he continues to apply his extensive experience and unwavering passion for gastronomy.
Jairon Lozano
Chef
Fausto Rodriguez loves to share his knowledge of Ecuador's famous archipelago with others. Originally from Riobamba, in the countryside of the Ecuadorian Andes, he first visited the Galapagos in 1990 and has since become one of their most experienced and biologically knowledgeable guides. In 1996, after working as a mate aboard various Galapagos ships as deck hand, he completed the rigorous training to become a licensed Galapagos National Park Naturalist, and shortly thereafter he spent several years in London where he earned a degree in Languages and Tourism from South Bank College. He has also been trained by National Geographic to lead photography expeditions. He has guided thousands of visitors on personalized cruises, birding expeditions, and photography tours throughout the islands. He has particular interests in geology, plants, birds, marine life, and mammals, and is equally passionate about guiding and teaching. He is looking forward to leading guests from all over the world and sharing with them the wonders of the Galapagos.
Fausto Rodriguez
Naturalist Guide
Grace Cardenas was born in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. She was raised in a small town called Ibarra, located two hours north of Quito. She is the oldest child of an Ecuadorian couple. Her father is an artisan shoe maker and her mother runs a shoe store in Ibarra. She points out that her parents were always her models for work ethics and customer service. By the age of 16 she left her parents house to live abroad. She came back to Ecuador to study tourism in the university where she became passionate about travels and finding ways to make people’s dream travel come true. She will do whatever is on her hands and even more to make guests comfortable and solve any problem which arises, no matter the topic. She has been working in customer service for about 15 years, helping travelers meet their needs and make their trip a wonderful experience. She first met the cruise life onboard the Grand Daphne. After rigorous training, she finally got to start her life as part of our crew on Galaxy Sirius and fell in love with the job from the first day.
Grace Cardenas
Chief steward/ess
Jorge is a passionate tourism professional with 15 years of experience in the sector. His career began at the Finch Bay hotel, where he started in the warehouse area and through his dedication and effort, managed to work his way up to customer service. His passion for tourism led him to seek new challenges at sea, where he has accumulated 8 years of experience. His trajectory at sea has been meteoric, and he has had the privilege of rising to become the cruise director of the best vessel in the Galagents company. Throughout his career, Jorge has proven to be a natural leader, capable of inspiring and motivating his teams to provide unforgettable experiences to his clients. His focus on excellence and commitment to quality have allowed him to achieve outstanding accomplishments in his career. Jorge is proud to have been able to combine his passion for tourism with his love for the sea, and is excited to see what the future holds for him in this exciting sector. His goal is to continue providing unique and memorable experiences to his clients, and to remain a reference in the tourism industry.
Jorge Casa
Chief steward/ess
Joffrey Martinez Bolaños is 47 years old and lives in Ecuador, in the Guayas province, Daule Canton, in the La Joya urbanization, Opalo Stage. He was born in Guayaquil on May 14, 1977. He is married and has a family of three children. Joffrey has extensive work experience, having served 22 years in the military aboard warships as a machinist, electrician, and refrigeration technician. Additionally, he has 6 years of experience working as a machinist in the tourism industry. He is a certified first-class marine engineer. His first job in the Galapagos was on a diving boat, where he decided to take maritime courses to work on tourism yachts in the Galapagos Islands. Joffrey joined the Galaxy Sirius team in February 2024 and has since contributed his 9 years of sailing experience in the islands.
Joffrey Martinez
Chief engineer
