Diving the Galapagos Islands on board HUMBOLDT EXPLORER will allow you to experience an unknown world of beauty, wonder and marine life. You will see sea lions, turtles, hammerhead sharks, white tip sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays, Galapagos sharks, and huge schools of eagle and golden Rays.
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.
| Date | Days | Price | Availability | |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 11 Days / 10 Nights | $ 6495 Special price | 6 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 9 Dec 2024 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6295 | 16 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6295 | 16 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 30 Dec 2024 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 5195 Special price | 4 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 6 Jan 2025 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 4795 Special price | 4 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6295 | 16 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 20 Jan 2025 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6295 | 16 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 27 Jan 2025 | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 4795 Special price | 6 spaces | Book Now ! |
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| Capacity: | 16 passenger 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 |
The Sun Deck features a large lounge area, the partially covered sun deck and a hot tub with ample seating.
The Main Deck features two guest cabins, 1 & 2, each with private bath and shower, 1 queen or 2 twin beds, television, ample storage and provides guests with an ocean view; the dining area and large dive deck.
The Lower Deck comprises six cabins, 3-8, each with private bath and shower, television, window and ample storage. Cabins 3 & 4 have twin beds only. Cabins 5,6,7 & 8 have 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed.
| 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 |
| Free Internet |
| 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 200 per person, cash only. |
| Ingala Transit Card USD 20 per person, cash only). |
| Hyperbaric Chamber Fee Usd35 per person |
| Nitrox: USD 150 per person. |
| Fuel tax USD 150 per person. |
| Diving Equiment 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 |
Days aboard the Humboldt Explorer generally involve a 6:30am dive followed by breakfast, a dive at 10:30am, lunch at 12:00pm, and afternoon dives at 2:00 pm and 4:30pm (On days with long transits between islands, the number of dives will be reduced to 2-3 dives - see itinerary). Dinner is served at approximately 7:00 pm. Under current National Parks guidelines, night dives and land visits are strictly regulated.
At this time, each week in the itinerary includes the same islands. The order of the islands, however, is dictated by the National Parks Foundation.
The Humboldt Explorer must follow the schedule of islands and land tours as noted below.
Monday to Monday - 8 days / 7 nights |
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| Monday: |
AM: Arrival in Baltra Airport PM: Baltra. |
| Tuesday: |
AM: Baltra North (Equipment Check - 2 Dives) PM: North Seymour (land visit) . |
| Wednesday: | Wolf Island (3-4 Dives). |
| Thursday: |
Wolf Island (2 Dives) PM: Transit to Darwin Island (2 Dives). |
| Friday: | Darwin Island (4 Dives). |
| Saturday: | Wolf Island (3 Dives). |
| Sunday: |
Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives) Santa Cruz: Highlands. |
| Monday: | Baltra. |
| Detailed itinerary day by day | |
