Humboldt Explorer

Category First Class Speed 10 knots Capacity 16 passengers Length 106 ft (32.3 meters)

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

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.

RATES 2025 – 2026

Price per Person: $6.295,00
Charter Price: $88.130,00
10-nights Special Departures: $8.995,00

  • Single supplement (for not sharing cabin) 80%
  • These terms apply to the original date booked. If passengers change their travel date, then these terms do not apply.
  • All pricing is in US Dollars, per person double occupancy.

INCLUDED

  • 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
  • Up to 4 dives daily (Weather Permitting).
  • 3 meals daily, except Sunday’s evening meal
  • Between-dive snacks
  • Towels, linens
  • Use of tanks, weights and weight belts
  • All air fills
  • Transfers between vessel and airport for same day arrivals & departures
  • Local alcohol
  • Non-alcoholic beverages

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flights to/from Galapagos
  • Dive gear rental (Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, dive computer, fins, masks, booties, gloves, hoods)
  • Crew gratuities
  • Trip Cancellation & Dive Accident Insurance
  • Premium Alcoholic Beverages
  • Galapagos National Park tax – USD 200 per person, cash only.
  • Ingala Transit Card USD 20 per person, cash only).
  • Nitrox: USD 150 per person.
  • Hyperbaric chamber fee USD 35 per person.
  • Fuel tax USD 150 per person.

Diving Equipment Rental Prices Per Person Per Week

  • Full Scuba Package -BCD, Regulator, Console, wetsuit (does not include computer) $ 250
  • Regulator Package with gauges, octopus and inflator $ 90
  • Computer $ 100
  • BCD $ 90
  • Full Body Wetsuit $ 75 (7mm)
  • Mask & Snorkel $ 25
  • Fins/booties $ 50
  • DIN/Yoke Adaptor (limited availability) $ 25
  • 15 Liters Tank $ 130

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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