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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.
Technical Specifications
| 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 |
Humbold Explorer Dive Itinerary
- 8 days 7 nights
- AM: Arrival in Baltra Airport
- PM: Baltra.
- AM: Baltra North (Equipment Check – 2 Dives)
- PM: North Seymour (land visit) .
- Wolf Island (3-4 Dives).
- Wolf Island (2 Dives)
PM: Transit to Darwin Island (2 Dives).
- Darwin Island (4 Dives).
- Wolf Island (3 Dives).
- Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives)
Santa Cruz: Highlands.
- Baltra.
- Itineraries can be modified due to weather conditions or Galapagos National Park regulations.
Cruise includes
- 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
- Up to 4 dives daily (Weather Permitting).
- 3 meals daily, except Sunday’s evening meal
- Towels, linens
- Between-dive snacks
- 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
Cruise does not include
- 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).
- Nitrox: USD 150 per person.
- Hyperbaric chamber fee USD 35 per person.
- Fuel tax USD 150 per person.
Would you like to start a experience with us?
Please feel free to contact us, our Travel Experts will be happy to send you a free quote according to your needs and budget!