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 (150-220 USD per trip), 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 8.5
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.4
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.0
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- 10 Exceptional
- Claudia B
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Germany
Incredible Service, wonderful crew, wonderful guide with Oskar, great landscape and a welcoming and cosy vessel
The entire crew was incredibly service-oriented. They were immediately available whenever they wanted to help. And although some were quite young, they were completely professional and polite. You could tell that good service was second nature to them. Oskar, the guide, was very nice. Professional, yet approachable and personable. The crew was also funny. It was a wonderful experience on the Humboldt Explorer.
- Recommended for
- The Service. It was incredible. All of them were so forehanded and friendly. The diveguards did a good job. Specially Oskar was a great professional, but personal guide. Great Person. The vessel on itself was beautiful.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- John H
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Singapore
Great experience, both in and out of waters
Went on the Humboldt Explorer as my first ever LOB and I must say they have set the bar high, from cabin facilities, cleanliness, crew service and friendliness, diving and dive guides, to food & drinks onboard. The crew were always ready to assist, be it pre/post dive or whenever. Dive sites were great as well, we even got to see a humpback whale on our last dive at Darwin! Overall a great trip, would highly recommend!
- Recommended for
- Diving & Dive Guides. Crew Service. Food & Drinks onboard.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Aymeric M
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France
Excellent
fantastic all the way!
- Recommended for
- Dive sites, people and overall experince
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anthony M
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United States
Unreal dive trip to the outer Galapagos Islands
The schooling hammerheads were incredible, and we even got a whale shark that stayed late in the season. A few tiger sharks, schools of eagle rays, plenty of dolphins, turtles, and sea lions. The food was great and the fresh snacks and juice right when you got out of the water was much appreciated. The crew even got a fresh caught tuna from a passing fishing boat and served sashimi. Comfortable beds and plenty of hot water for showers. The land excursions were terrific as well and definitely rounded out the complete Galapagos trip.
- Recommended for
- The diving was phenomenal, the crew was super helpful, and the fresh caught fish was an excellent addition
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Adam K
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United Kingdom
Great boat and crew
Seeing hammerheads and whale sharks. Very friendly crew and dive guides. Good food and service. Cabins always clean and then tidy
- Recommended for
- Amazing diving, friendly crew, nice cabins
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- 9.2 Superb
- Karen M
- United States
Fantastic experience
We saw so many hammerheads! The Humboldt is the only ship allowed an extra day at Wolf and Darwin, which is why we chose this liveaboard. The dives were amazing. The crew and guides were wonderful. There was sooo much delicious food. Healthy and good variety. My only complaint is that the ship was a little run down and the bathrooms sometimes smelled. But despite that, I would still give the trip five stars based on the amazing dives, staff, food, and experience!
- Recommended for
- Amazing dives. Fantastic crew. Great food.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Amanda C
- United States
Great diving and crew, boat needs some upgrades
100+ hammerhead sharks, dolphin pods, friendly and helpful crew. The dive guides rotate between different boats, but we got lucky with Paolo--he's fantastic.
- Recommended for
- dive quality, dive guides, crew
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vladislav P
- Germany
Fantastic dives at Wolf and Darwin
Hundreds of hammerheads at every dive at Wolf. Schools of jacks and sharks hunting them at Darwin. Tunas , turtles rays, silkys galapqaos and white tips sharks at almost all dives. Increadible quantity of fishs.
- Recommended for
- 1. Wonderful dives. 2. Wonderful dive guides. 3. Wonderful ambiance
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- MÓNICA R
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Spain
Unforgettable trip
Galapagos is a unique dive site in the world, it does not disappoint: every dive is a new surprise
- Recommended for
- Good dive spots, 10 crew attention, good organization
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jenny D
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Sweden
Go with Humboldt!
They made the trip of our life come true. Amazons diving. I can strongly recommend this company.
- Recommended for
- Extremly friendly staff. You become family.. The food! Doing the little extra.. Well planned trip and dive sites.
