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TIBURON EXPLORER

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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.

Category

Luxury

Speed

12 Knots

Capacity

16 Passengers

Lenght

125 ft
(38meters)

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION

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

LAST MINUTE DEALS

Tiburon Explorer from March 23 to 30, 2024

March 23, 2024

8 days in our luxury class diving cruise TIBURON EXPLORER from March 23 to 30, 2024. Regular Price $ 6995,00- Last minute price $ 5.995,00

$ 599500

Tiburon Explorer from April 13 to 20 , 2024

April 13, 2024

8 days in our luxury class diving cruise TIBURON EXPLORER from April 13 to 20, 2024. Regular Price $ 6995,00- Last minute price $ 6.195,00

$ 619500

Tiburon Explorer from April 20 to 27 , 2024

April 20, 2024

8 days in our luxury class diving cruise TIBURON EXPLORER from April 20 to 27, 2024. Regular Price $ 6995,00- Last minute price $ 4.995,00

$ 499500

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HUMBOLDT EXPLORER

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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.

Category

First Class

Speed

10 Knots

Capacity

16 Passengers

Lenght

106 ft
(32.3 meters)

MAP ITINERARY

TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION

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

LAST MINUTE DEALS

Humboldt Explorer from March 11 to 18, 2024

March 1, 2024

8 days in our first class diving cruise HUMBOLDT EXPLORER from March 11-1/2024. We have an excellent discount. Ask for more information

Humboldt Explorer from March 18 to 25, 2024

March 18, 2024

8 days in our first class diving cruise HUMBOLDT EXPLORER from March 18 to 25/2024. We have a discount of $ 2000 off. Regular Price $ 6.195,00, Last minute price $ 4.195,00

$ 419500

Humboldt Explorer from April 8 to 15, 2024

April 8, 2024

8 days in our first class diving cruise HUMBOLDT EXPLORER from April 8 to 15/2024. We have a discount of $ 800 off. Regular Price $ 6.195,00, Last minute price $ 5.395,00

$ 539500

Humboldt Explorer from April 15 to 22, 2024

April 15, 2024

8 days in our first class diving cruise HUMBOLDT EXPLORER from April 15 to 22/2024. We have a discount of $ 1.200 off. Regular Price $ 6.195,00, Last minute price $ 4.995,00

$ 499500

Humboldt Explorer from May 13 to 20, 2024

April 15, 2024

8 days in our first class diving cruise HUMBOLDT EXPLORER from May 13 to 20/2024. We have a discount of $ 1.200 off. Regular Price $ 6.195,00, Last minute price $ 4.995,00

$ 499500

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Itineraries

Saturday: 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.

Rates

TIBURON EXPLORER

January – June 2024:$6,995             Charter Price:$ 97.930,00
July 2024 – June 2025: $7,195          Charter Price:$ 100.130,00

Rates 2023
Jan 1 – Dic 31 – 2023         Price per Person: $6.995                Full charter rate: $97.930

  • Single supplement (for not sharing cabin) 80%
  • These terms apply to the original date booked. If passengers change 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 instruction and retails sales
  • 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 100 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
  • Nitrox fills $ 150 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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Itineraries

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

HUMBOLDT EXPLORER
7-night trips: January – June 2024: $6,195            Charter Price: $86.730,00
10-night trips: January – June 2024: $8,850        Charter Price: $ 123.900,00

7-night trips: July 2024 – June 2025: $6,295        Charter Price: $ 88.130,00
10-night trips: July 2024 – June 2025: $8,995      Charter Price: $ 125.930,00

Single supplement (for not sharing cabin) 80%
These terms apply to the original date booked. If passengers change 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 instruction and retails sales
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 100 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
Nitrox fills $ 150 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