Tiburon Explorer Itinerary

Galapagos Islands

8 days / 7 nights

About Tiburon Explorer

  • Dive with the world’s first Green Fins approved liveaboard fleet
  • Action-packed itineraries based on years of experience in the region
  • Brand new vessel with tons of style and comfort - perfect after an adventurous day of diving
  • Learn about the incredible Galapagos ecosystems from the passionate and professional crew

Part of the world’s first Green Fins approved liveaboard fleet, Tiburon Explorer allows intrepid and discerning divers to discover the unique ecosystems of the Galapagos in total peace of mind. This brand new vessel oozes elegance and comes ready-for-action with a host of convenient dive amenities and comforting little luxuries. Enjoy easy, eco-friendly diving from the efficiently-designed dive deck, capture the perfect shot with practical photography facilities, and then relax with a complimentary drink in the open-air Jacuzzi - what more could you ask for?

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Itinerary details

8 days / 7 nights
16 - 20
Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Required

Highlights

  • Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
  • Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
  • Opportunity for a self-guided visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station
  • See land iguanas and possibly giant tortoises
  • Some of the biggest schools of hammerhead sharks on the planet
  • Large marine life including manta rays, whale sharks, and sea lions
  • Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
  • Big pods of dolphins and thick schools of tuna and jacks

Day 1: 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 11am and 12pm and escort them to the Tiburon Explorer. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organise equipment and listen to the safety briefings. 

Day 2: Equipment check, followed by two morning 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).

Day 3: Arrive at Wolf Island early in the morning, ready for a full day of diving. Up to four dives will be offered, as well as a possible night dive. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale shark (in season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks

Day 4: Head over to Darwin Island for another four dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 5: Today will be spent back at Wolf Island, conducting another three or four dives. We will then transit back to the main archipelago overnight.

Day 6: Enjoy up to two morning dives at Cabo Douglas, where sightings include marine iguanas, before transiting to Punta Vicente Roca. Another one or two dives will be offered at Punta Vicente Roca, with possible sightings of mola mola, turtles and macro life. After the final dives, we will begin the 10-hour transit towards Santiago.

Day 7: Conduct two dives at Cousins Rock, a great site for macro diving with an excellent chance of seeing seahorses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz. 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.

Day 8: Depart the vessel by 9am. Transfer to the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

01:00pm

Baltra

Baltra Airport: GPS

Return

08:30am

Baltra

Baltra Airport: GPS

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