Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“Great trip, very good diving, crew was outstanding”
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 / 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
- 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
- Daniel S
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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
- 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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- 9.2 Superb
- Alicia I
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United States
Excellent experience, highly recommend Humbolt Explorer for trip of a lifetime
Incredible unique wildlife encounters
- Recommended for
- Remote access, professional and friendly staff, comfortable accommodations
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anthony M
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Elias T
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Israel
This was my first visit to the Galapagos Islands, and honestly, my expectations were very high. Nevertheless, the trip exceeded all my expectations, especially the diving experience, which was amazing
This was my first visit to the Galapagos Islands, and honestly, my expectations were very high. Nevertheless, the trip exceeded all my expectations, especially the diving experience, which was amazing. Choosing the 11-day trip instead of the 8-day one was a wise decision, as it allowed us to visit many places that would be difficult to see on a shorter trip. The guides were highly professional, which I can say from my experience on many liveaboard. The food was delicious, the room service was excellent, and the crew was very cooperative and organized. However, I found the boat to be somewhat modest and in need of some maintenance.
- Recommended for
- The guides were amazing. The diving experience overall was incredible. The crew's cooperation was great.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Rene B
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Switzerland
Breathtaking experience
Darwin, being able to see so many Whale Sharks. The food was always at great standards and usually very tasty. Everybody was very nice and attentive. The cabin was spacious and comfortable.
- Recommended for
- Food, comfort, dives
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- 9.2 Superb
- Thomas R
- Germany
Great diving for those who like it big!
Hundreds of hammerhead sharks at the divesides Darwin and Wolf divesides where planned in the group safety was very important (radio transmitter) very good briefing landexcursions with the guides who had a lot of knowledge was excellent staff was working hard to fulfill all our wishes after a cool dive it was great having a whirlpool to warm up All in all, we would do it again, on the Humboldt Explorer
- Recommended for
- Hammerheads, Sealions, Whirlpool.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Uri B
- United Kingdom
Friendly and professional crew in one of the most impressive dive destinations
Darwin island was amazing with a massive slow and long whale shark encounter. A mix of dolphins and hammerheads in a single group was also mind blowing!
- Recommended for
- The diving, the dive guides and the crew
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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.
