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Trip Highlights
Up to 19 dives from a large panga (up to 28 dives for 10-night trips) .
3-4 days of Wolf and Darwin Islands diving (5 days of diving for 10-night trips).
Dramatic sites with offshore pinnacles and reefs.
Whale sharks from July- November.
Schooling Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, and hammerhead sharks.
Mola mola and marine iguanas (Tiburon Explorer only).
Sightings of eagle rays, Mobula rays, sea lions, dolphins, tuna, giant angelfish, and red-lipped batfish. Macro photographers will have their fill of sea horses, barnacle blennies, coral hawkfish, and many others.
Galapagos Liveaboard Itineraries
Mornings on a Galapagos liveaboard trip starts early to maximize dive time. Many of the marine reserve’s islands are only accessible by boat meaning little traffic and lots of shark action. Depending on which itinerary you choose, you can visit up to 5 incredible islands. Each with amazing underwater photography due to their unique geomorphological formations and all with an incredible array of sea life. The Galapagos Islands are worth the visit!
Premier Galapagos liveaboards, Humboldt Explorer® and Tiburon Explorer®, have slightly different itineraries. For pelagic lovers, Humboldt Explorer spends four days at Darwin and Wolf Island famous for its sharks. Tiburon Explorer spends three days at Wolf and Darwin (five days for 10-night trips), then one day in Cabo Douglas & Punta Vincente Roca. Here you may encounter endemic marine iguanas and shy molas.
Explore itinerariesPackage Overview
- 8 days / 7 nights aboard Humboldt Explorer & Tiburon Explorer
- 11 days / 10 nights on Humboldt Explorer
- 2-4 dives a day, up to 19 (7 nights) and up to 28 (10 nights)
- Dive Green, Green Fins, PADI Eco-Liveaboard sustainability
- Accommodation, meals, snacks, and alcohol/non-alcohol beverages
- Opportunities to see local endemic life on two land excursions
- Around-the-clock service from a friendly and professional crew
- All diving amenities; Nitrox and rental equipment additional
- Access through Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE) to Galapagos Islands
- Excellent value – see pricing here
Due to conditions, this itinerary is best for experienced divers with a minimum of 100 logged dives. Inquire if you’d like to organize land-based adventure tours.
Land Tour Highlights
North Seymour Island walking tour
Santa Cruz Highlands tour to see giant tortoises
Large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds
Sea lions and marine iguanas
Free time to explore beach town Puerto Ayora
More pre and post-trip tours are available in Ecuador or Galapagos and can be arranged. Ask us for details.
About Humboldt Explorer®
Scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands
The 16-passenger MV Humboldt Explorer liveaboard was completely renovated in March 2023 and is a favorite among divers in the Galapagos Islands. The vessel offers eight air-conditioned staterooms located on the main and lower decks; each with a private bathroom, flat-screen television, and ocean view. All rooms except rooms 3 & 4 (forward below deck) can be converted to either one queen bed or two twin beds. The yacht features a partially covered sun deck with a hot tub and ample seating, a salon area with dining, a bar, and an entertainment area.
Humboldt Explorer has a large dive deck includes a bathroom, a large camera table with a charging station, individual storage areas, rinse bins for cameras, and another for gear. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
This vessel has been certified by Green Fins as an eco-liveaboard and PADI Eco-Center. Green Fins Certified Members are operators who have committed to following the Green Fins Code of Conduct and have achieved a minimum standard of environmental performance during their annual assessments. Learn more here.
About Tiburon Explorer®
Scuba Diving in the Galapagos Islands
Built in 2020, the elegant & spacious 16-passenger M/V Tiburon Explorer is Galapagos Island's premier liveaboard. It provides 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the main deck (6 cabins) and lower deck (3 cabins), all of which have private bathrooms and stunning ocean views. All cabins, except cabin 1 main deck have twin beds that can be converted to queen beds for couples. The yacht features a partially covered sun deck with a hot tub and ample seating, a salon area with dining, a bar, and an entertainment area. WiFi with Satellite Internet connection is available onboard (see package prices in our FAQ's section)
The Tiburon Explorer's large dive deck includes a bathroom, a large camera table with a charging station, individual storage areas, rinse bins for cameras, and another for gear. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
This vessel has been certified by Green Fins as an eco-liveaboard and PADI Eco-Center. Green Fins Certified Members are operators who have committed to following the Green Fins Code of Conduct and have achieved a minimum standard of environmental performance during their annual assessments. Learn more here.
