Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

An industry-leading liveaboard offering highly-sustainable voyages throughout the Galapagos Islands

from$787 /day

per person

Overview

Dive with the world’s first Green Fins approved liveaboard fleet
Action-packed itineraries based on years of experience in the region
Relax in contemporary style and comfort after an adventurous day of diving
Naturalist diving instructors to help guests get the most of the region’s biodiversity

Explore the Galapagos unique marine environment on board an industry-leading sustainable dive liveaboard. This vessel’s incredible itineraries draw on years of experience to deliver the ultimate underwater adventure, while an array of convenient dive facilities ensure every diver will not be disappointed. Featuring contemporary style and comforts, a Jacuzzi and complimentary beverages, Humboldt Explorer provides the ideal base from which to explore the Galapagos. And, while you relax after another day of diving, you can rest assured in the knowledge that you’re travelling with the world’s first Green Fins approved fleet.

Number of cabins:8
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:8:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

16Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Galapagos Islands - GPS
18 - 19 dives
from $6,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18 - 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
16 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
23 Dec 2024
09:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Transfers
Fuel tax

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$150 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per trip
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
Diving courses
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Enjoy up to 4 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Large marine life including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions

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 and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel after 1pm, have lunch, organise equipment and listen to the safety briefings.

Day 2: Equipment check, followed by two morning dives around north Baltra. In the afternoon, walk the path around North Seymour to see the large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Sighting of sea lions and marine iguanas are also common. In the evening, the vessel will begin the 16+ hour transit to the northern islands.

Day 3: Take part in 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives around Wolf Island, with the possibility of a night dive as well. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 4: Start the day with 2 morning dives at Wolf, before transferring over to Darwin Island for two further dives in the afternoon.

Day 5: Enjoy 4 dives around Darwin Island, with the possibility of seeing hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. In the evening, the vessel will transit back to Wolf Island.

Day 6: After 3 more dives around Wolf Island, the boat will begin the long overnight transit back to the main archipelago.

Day 7: Depending on travel time from Wolf Island, you will be able to take part in 1 or 2 dives around Cousin’s Rock - a great site for macro with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served during the 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz where you will join a bus tour to the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also visit the Darwin Centre and enjoy dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora before returning to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.

Day 8: Depart the vessel by 9am and 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.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate.
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate.
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate.
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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23Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Galapagos Islands - GPS
18 - 19 dives
from $6,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18 - 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
23 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
30 Dec 2024
09:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Transfers
Fuel tax

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$150 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per trip
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
Diving courses
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Enjoy up to 4 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Large marine life including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions

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 and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel after 1pm, have lunch, organise equipment and listen to the safety briefings.

Day 2: Equipment check, followed by two morning dives around north Baltra. In the afternoon, walk the path around North Seymour to see the large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Sighting of sea lions and marine iguanas are also common. In the evening, the vessel will begin the 16+ hour transit to the northern islands.

Day 3: Take part in 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives around Wolf Island, with the possibility of a night dive as well. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 4: Start the day with 2 morning dives at Wolf, before transferring over to Darwin Island for two further dives in the afternoon.

Day 5: Enjoy 4 dives around Darwin Island, with the possibility of seeing hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. In the evening, the vessel will transit back to Wolf Island.

Day 6: After 3 more dives around Wolf Island, the boat will begin the long overnight transit back to the main archipelago.

Day 7: Depending on travel time from Wolf Island, you will be able to take part in 1 or 2 dives around Cousin’s Rock - a great site for macro with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served during the 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz where you will join a bus tour to the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also visit the Darwin Centre and enjoy dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora before returning to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.

Day 8: Depart the vessel by 9am and 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.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate.
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate.
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate.
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $6,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
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30Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Galapagos Islands - GPS
18 - 19 dives
-USD1100 off
$6,295
from $5,195
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 18 - 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Dec 2024
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
06 Jan 2025
09:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Transfers
Fuel tax

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$150 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Rental dive equipment - US$250 per trip
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
Diving courses
Domestic flights

Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Enjoy up to 4 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Large marine life including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions

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 and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel after 1pm, have lunch, organise equipment and listen to the safety briefings.

Day 2: Equipment check, followed by two morning dives around north Baltra. In the afternoon, walk the path around North Seymour to see the large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Sighting of sea lions and marine iguanas are also common. In the evening, the vessel will begin the 16+ hour transit to the northern islands.

Day 3: Take part in 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives around Wolf Island, with the possibility of a night dive as well. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 4: Start the day with 2 morning dives at Wolf, before transferring over to Darwin Island for two further dives in the afternoon.

Day 5: Enjoy 4 dives around Darwin Island, with the possibility of seeing hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. In the evening, the vessel will transit back to Wolf Island.

Day 6: After 3 more dives around Wolf Island, the boat will begin the long overnight transit back to the main archipelago.

Day 7: Depending on travel time from Wolf Island, you will be able to take part in 1 or 2 dives around Cousin’s Rock - a great site for macro with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served during the 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz where you will join a bus tour to the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also visit the Darwin Centre and enjoy dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora before returning to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.

Day 8: Depart the vessel by 9am and 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.

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate.
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate.
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate.
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $5,195 /guest
Per person, diving included
1 female space left

Cabins

Stateroom main deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Stateroom lower deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

51 review

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Staff

Food

Eco-friendliness

Underwater experience

Dive guides & equipment

June 2022

Neha S

Overall, fantastic. Got a discount and a room to myself, which was lucky as the rooms are very small as it is!

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Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

Overview

Choose your trip

Galapagos Islands - GPS

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Galapagos Islands - GPS

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Galapagos Islands - GPS

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Stateroom main deck, convertible

Stateroom lower deck, convertible

Reviews

Neha S

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