We are pleased to introduce you the new member of our family: The M/V Tiburon Explorer.
Diving the Galapagos Islands on board TIBURON 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.
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.
| Date | Days | Price | Availability | |
| 20 Apr | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 4995 Special price | 9 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 4 May | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6995 | 2 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 11 May | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6995 | 1 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 25 May | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6995 | 2 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 8 Jun | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6995 | 3 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 15 Jun | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6995 | 6 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 29 Jun | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 6995 | 9 spaces | Book Now ! |
| 13 Jul | 8 Days / 7 Nights | $ 7195 | 3 spaces | Book Now ! |
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| Capacity: | 16 passenger on board |
| Length: | 125 ft (38 meters) |
| Beam: | 24.6 ft (7.5 meters) |
| Draft: | 24.6 ft (7.5 meters) |
| Electricity: | 110v - 220v |
| Speed: | 12 knots |
| Crew Members: | 9 crew members + 2 diving instructors |
The Sun Deck features a large lounge area, bar, a partially covered sun deck and a hot tub with ample seating.
The Main Deck features six guest staterooms, 1-6, each with private bath and shower, air-conditioning, ample storage and large windows providing guests with amazing ocean views. Cabins 1 and 2 (Front) have queen beds only. Cabins 3-6 have queen or twin beds. The dining area, lounge/entertainment area, bar and large dive deck are also located on the Main Deck.
The Lower Deck comprises 3 suites, 7-9, each with private bath and shower, queen or twin beds, air-conditioning, port windows and ample storage. The 9th Cabin is only available for people who purchased a guaranteed single occupancy supplement.
| 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 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 M/V Tiburon Explorer generally involve a 6:30am dive followed by breakfast, a dive at 10:30am, lunch at 12:00pm, and afternoon dives at 2:00pm and 4:30 pm (When there are no long transits).
Dinner is served at approximately 7:00 p.m. Under current National Parks guidelines, night dives and land visits are strictly regulated.
The Tiburon Explorer must follow the schedule of islands and land tours as noted below.
Saturday to Saturday - 8 days / 7 nights |
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| Saturday: |
AM: Arrival in Baltra Airport.
PM: Baltra. |
| Sunday: |
AM: Baltra North (Equipment Check - 2 Dives) PM: North Seymour (land visit) / Depart to Wolf Island (long transit) |
| Monday: | Wolf Island (3-4 Dives). |
| Tuesday: |
AM-PM: Darwin Island (2 Dives) Transit to Wolf Island. |
| Wednesday: | AM-PM: Wolf Island (3-4 Dives) Transit to Cabo Douglas. |
| Thursday: | AM: Cabo Douglas (1-2 Dives). PM: Punta Vicente Roca (1-2 Dives) Transit to Cousin´s Rock |
| Friday: |
AM: Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives) PM: Transfer to Santa Cruz Island Visit to Santa Cruz Highlands Transfer to the town of Puerto Ayora. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Tiburon Explorer at 8:30pm. |
| Saturday: | AM: Transfer to Baltra Airport Departure to mainland |
| Detailed itinerary day by day | |
