Tiburon Explorer

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The NEW, elegant and spacious 16-passenger M/V Tiburon Explorer Galapagos dive cruiser offers 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the main and lower decks; all with en-suite bathrooms and ocean views. Two staterooms located on the main deck have queen size beds only. All other staterooms have twin beds and the staterooms can be converted into queen size beds for couples. The yacht features a partially covered sun deck with Jacuzzi and ample seating, a lounge area with dining area, a bar and an entertainment area. Satellite internet connection with WiFi is available on board.
The Tiburon Explorer’s large dive platform includes a restroom, a large camera table with charging station, individual storage areas, camera rinse containers and another for equipment. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (dinghies), which are easily accessible from the dive platform.

Technical Specifications

Length overall: 125 ft (38 meters)

Beam: 24.6 ft (7.5 meters)

Draft: 7.1 ft (2.20 meters)

Tonnage: 360 gross tons

Main engines: 2 Engines MTU serie 60 , 475 HP each

Maximum Speed: 12 knots

Accommodations: 16 passengers in 9 air-conditioned staterooms on main and lower decks, all with private bathrooms and showers. 2 main deck staterooms have queen beds only while seven staterooms have twin beds and can be converted to queen beds for couples. Up to 9 crew and 2 guides in the Cruise Director Cabin.

Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment

Air Systems: 2 electric Bauer compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox

Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables (2), used for passenger transport and diver pickup

Accessories: Diving Equipment

Tiburon Explorer Itinerary

  • 8 days 7 nights
  • 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 (3-4 Dives)
    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
  • 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.
  • Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.

Tour includes

  • 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
  • Up to 4 dives daily (weather permitting)
  • 3 meals daily, except last evening's meal
  • Between-dive snacks; towels, linens, etc.
  • Use of tanks, weights and weight belts
  • All air fills
  • Transfers within Galapagos Islands for same day arrivals & departures
  • Local alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Rates may increase for existing reservations and will be confirmed no later than 12 months before the charter departure date.

Cruise does not include

  • International flights to/from Ecuador
  • Galapagos Islands airfare from/to mainland (Quito or Guayaquil)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 per person)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 per person)
  • Insurance
  • Chamber Support Fee ($39)
  • Fuel surcharge.
  • Additional Guaranteed Single Occupancy is billed an additional 80% of the retail stateroom/suite price.
  • Onboard charges may be paid in cash or with Visa or MasterCard only. US Dollars larger than $20 are not accepted on board or at local banks.
  • Credit card payments aboard the vessel and elsewhere in Ecuador are subject to a 15% IVA and 5% service fee.

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