Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“It was one of the most amazing dive trips I had.”
Highlights
The MV Humboldt Explorer, of the Explorer Ventures Fleet, offers incredible diving in the Galapagos year-round. Completely renovated in Spring 2023, the vessel is one of the Galapagos's safest, most modern, and most comfortable liveaboards. Humboldt Explorer offers 8 double or twin cabins on the upper or lower decks. All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms, individually controlled AC, and a TV. The air-conditioned salon on the main deck features an entertainment/media area and a large lounge. Meals are served in this salon's dining area, where guests can enjoy views of the Galapagos Islands. Meals are a mix of American and local cuisines. Other notable areas include the top deck with sun loungers, a bar, an al-fresco dining area, and a hot tub to warm up between dives.
Humboldt Explorer also offers a unique 7-night/8-day itinerary; it is the only Galapagos liveaboard to offer 4 days of diving with pelagics at the islands Darwin and Wolf. The dive deck is equipped with individual gear storage, a large camera table and charging station, and a separate fresh water rinse tank for underwater camera equipment. Diving occurs from two large tenders; nitrox is available for those certified. The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard offers incredible diving in the Galapagos year-round. The high season is from July to November when conditions are colder, currents are stronger, and visibility is lower, but this is the best chance to see whale sharks when diving at Darwin and Wolf. The low season is from December to June when the currents are not as strong, the visibility is clearer, and the water is warmer. Hammerheads, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos and silky sharks, and huge schools of fish are generally present all year.
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Included: VAT, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Chamber Fees (35 USD), Fuel Surcharge (150-220 USD), National Park Fees (100-200 USD), Visas and Fees (20 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Local Flights, Nitrox (150 USD per week), Nitrox Course (170 USD), Rental Gear, Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear.
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Humboldt Explorer Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.6
- Crew 9.0
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.0
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Mark
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Netherlands
Great experience but could be better
Great mix of dives with land excursions. Though focussed on the beautiful animals and fun, always serious about safety and respecting the environment. Would advise 1) mention that nitrox certificate is needed if you want to join all dives 2) fuel charges in the fixed trip cost 3) do something to remove fuel smell from forward cabins.
- Recommended for
- Crew & guides. Service level. Food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dylan C
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United Kingdom
Amazing!
The diving was absolutely out of this world. Exceeded my expectations. Crew and dive guides were amazing and the food was great.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Food. Crew.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- rodolphe D
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France
Best diving ever
Best diving trip ever. Sharks sharks and sharks, hammerheads and Galapagos sharks everywhere, whale sharks, Tiger shark, Silk sharks, dolphins, sea lions, seals, turtles,… I don’t know where to begin, a truly unbelievable experience
- Recommended for
- Unreal diving. Great team, service and vibes. Perfect facilities.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sandra J
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Canada
Fantastic crew, boat and dives!
How amazing it was to see all the schools of hammerhead sharks, the huge whale sharks, schools of spotted eagle rays, mobulas, turtles, moray eels, tuna and so many scools of fish. We got lucky with warmer water and not so bad of currents. The crew were all so helpful during the dives with double checking air before getting on the panda, assisting getting on and off the panda with all our gear, and helping with the suits. The dive masters Ronny and Kebin, were fantastic. They had excellent briefings and were very safety concious. The crew did an amazing safety drill. Thanks Roberto and Fabricio for the excellent food, especially the sushi one afternoon, which was delicious. Good drinks prepared by Hector. Thanks Crucita for keeping our rooms so clean and it was fun seeing our towel caricatures. This liveaboard experience was superb and I would highly recommend to anyone. Top notch service and experience for my bucket list adventure.
- Recommended for
- Diving and seeing the hammerhead sharks and whale sharks, fantastic crew and boat, and a great variety of food each day.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven M
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United States
5-star comfort, food, diving, and staff for lower price than expected.
Secret cave, Darwin arch, friendly group international divers, warm drink & towel after every dive
- Recommended for
- #1. Food (amazing). #2. Dive guides. #3. Staff so friendly & attentive to details
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Daniel S
- United Kingdom
Excellent boat and great Galapagos diving.
Crew were super friendly and genuinely enjoyed working together. The food was different each day with a wide spread for lunches and dinners. Cabins were cleaned multiple times a day. Dive guides were experts in the area.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Diving and nature. Boat spec.
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- 10 Exceptional
- andrew C
- United Kingdom
Sensational
Darwin in particular was stunning. Whale sharks on every dive there. Sometimes difficult to see them as sharks in the way. Great boat and crew. Would recommend highly.
- Recommended for
- Diving at Wolf and Darwin was sensational. Food was good and plentiful. Great group of people.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Alexander K
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Switzerland
Dream trip for shark lovers
Super friendly team
- Recommended for
- Wolf Sharkbay. Zimmerservice. Overall service.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Anna D
- United States
Trip of a lifetime!
The entire week! Most of the dives were like a dream we had an amazing week with good visibility. Sea life an abundance of hammerheads 7 whale sharks and water was warmer than it was supposed to be. The crew was amazing helping everyone at all times. The chef will make sure you don’t starve (food was delicious) and accommodate for people with allergies!
- Recommended for
- Diving, dive guides/crew, food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Cindy B
- United States
The crew on the Homboldt Explorer made every effort to make our trip exceptional from their attention to detail and to the safety of the guests.
The highlights were the quality and quantity of marine life, the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff
- Recommended for
- Helpfulness of the staff. Organization of the dives from assistance with gearing up to warm towels at the conct. Felt safe on board and within the water.
