The elegant 16-passenger M/V Tiburon Explorer provides 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the main and lower decks; all of which have private bathrooms, shower facilities, dressers, closets and ocean views. Each stateroom has twin beds that can be converted to comfortable queen beds for couples.
Guests can enjoy the air-conditioned salon on the main deck, furnished with dining tables, bar and TV/lounge area. Sunning and viewing areas on the top deck offers ample seating and a hot tub.
The spacious dive deck is outfitted with individual gear bins, air, nitrox filling stations, tank racks, a separate fresh water rinse tank for underwater camera equipment, a dedicated camera table with recharging stations, individual storage areas. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
Capacity:
16 passengers on board
Length:
106 ft (32.3 meters)
Beam:
21.3 ft (6.5 meters)
Draft:
8.2 ft (2.5 meters)
Electricity:
110v – 220v
Speed:
10 knots
Crew Members:
7 crew members
+ 2 diving instructors
December 21, 2024
$ 539500
December 21, 2024
$ 639500
December 28, 2024
$ 639500
March 1, 2025
$ 619500
March 29, 2025
$ 619500
Humboldt Explorer accommodates 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned rooms, all of which have private bath and shower facilities. Most cabins can be arranged to provide two twin beds or one large bed depending on guest needs. Cabins are located on the main and lower decks.
The air-conditioned salon on the main deck includes dining tables, bar, TV, CD/DVD, video library and lounge area. A partially covered sundeck with jacuzzi and ample seating areas is located on the top level.
The dive deck is equipped with individual gear bins, large camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse tank for underwater camera equipment. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
Capacity:
16 passengers on board
Length:
106 ft (32.3 meters)
Beam:
21.3 ft (6.5 meters)
Draft:
8.2 ft (2.5 meters)
Electricity:
110v – 220v
Speed:
10 knots
Crew Members:
7 crew members
+ 2 diving instructors
November 18, 2024
$ 699500
November 29, 2024
$ 699500
December 30, 2024
$ 519500
January 6, 2025
$ 479500
January 27, 2025
$ 479500
CONTACT USSaturday: Baltra
Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning. The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport between 11:00 am and 12 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard, Tiburon Explorer. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organize equipment and listen to the safety briefings.
Sunday: Baltra North (2 Dives)
Equipment check, 7:00 and 10:00 dives
Sightings include rays and schools of fish.
Afternoon North Seymour land visit. Walk the path around North Seymour Island to see the large colonies of Blue Footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. Sighting of Sea Lions and Marine Iguanas are also common.
Depart for Wolf Island (long transit)
Monday: Wolf Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30. 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Possible night dive.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale shark (in season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks
Tuesday: Darwin Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.
Transit to Wolf Island
Wednesday: Wolf Island (3-4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.
Transit to Cabo Douglas (12 hours)
Thursday: Cabo Douglas (1-2 Dives)
Sightings include marine iguanas.
Transit to Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca (1-2 Dives)
Sightings often include mola mola, turtles and macro life
Transit to Cousins Rock (10 hours)
Friday: Cousins Rock (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives
This is a great macro diving with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz (3 hours). Travel by bus to the Santa Cruz Highlands to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Transfer to the town of Puerto Ayora. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Tiburon Explorer at 8:30pm.
Saturday: Baltra
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.
TIBURON EXPLORER
Rates 2025 – 2026
Price per Person: $7.295,00
Charter price: $102.130,00 (2 spaces free)
Included
Not included:
Diving Equipment Rental Prices Per Person Per Week
Payment Terms
Deposit Required Upon Reservation: 30% of regular rate
Final Payment / Balance Due: 90 days prior departure
Individual Cancellation Terms
8 months to 12 months before departure: 10% of regular rate
6 months to 8 months before departure: 20% of regular rate
90 days to 6 months before departure: 30% of regular rate
89 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate
Group Cancellation Terms
12 months to 18 months before departure: 5% of regular rate
8 months to 12 months before departure: 10% of regular rate
6 months to 8 months before departure: 20% of regular rate
90 days to 6 months before departure: 30% of regular rate
89 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate
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Please note that all trips onboard Humboldt Explorer are now operated from Baltra to Baltra (Airport code GPS). We will not sail from/to San Cristobal island anymore.
Monday: Baltra
Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning. The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport between 11:00 am and 12 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard, Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organize equipment and listen to the safety briefings.
Tuesday: Baltra North (2 Dives)
Equipment check, 7:00 and 10:00 dives
Sightings include rays and schools of fish.
Afternoon North Seymour land visit. Walk the path around North Seymour Island to see the large colonies of Blue Footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. Sighting of Sea Lions and Marine Iguanas are also common.
Depart for Northern Islands (long transit).
Wednesday: Wolf Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Possible night dive.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Night anchor at Wolf Island.
Thursday: Wolf Island (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives
Transit to Darwin Island (2 Dives)
2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, red-lipped batfish, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Friday: Darwin Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Transit to Wolf Island
Saturday: Wolf Island (3 Dives)
6:30, 9:00 and 11:00 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Long transit to Cousin’s Rock (20+ hours)
Sunday: Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives (number of dives dependent on travel time from Wolf Island)
This is great macro diving with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions, and eagle rays. Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz (3 hours). Travel by bus to the Santa Cruz Highlands to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Visit the town of Puerto Ayora and the Darwin Centre on your own. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30 pm.
Monday: Baltra
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.
HUMBOLDT EXPLORER
RATES 2025 – 2026
Price per Person: $6.295,00
Charter Price: $88.130,00
10-nights Special Departures: $8.995,00
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED:
Diving Equipment Rental Prices Per Person Per Week
Payment Terms
Deposit Required Upon Reservation: 30% of regular rate
Final Payment / Balance Due: 90 days prior departure
Individual Cancellation Terms
8 months to 12 months before departure: 10% of regular rate
6 months to 8 months before departure: 20% of regular rate
90 days to 6 months before departure: 30% of regular rate
89 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate
Group Cancellation Terms
12 months to 18 months before departure: 5% of regular rate
8 months to 12 months before departure: 10% of regular rate
6 months to 8 months before departure: 20% of regular rate
90 days to 6 months before departure: 30% of regular rate
89 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate
