Humboldt Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Galapagos Special Itinerary A (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2026-10-19
End: 2026-10-29
Location: Galapagos

8.8 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 799 / day Check dates

“It was one of the most amazing dive trips I had.”
Azam G, Netherlands

Highlights

Two land tours to see giant tortoises and endemic birds
Expansive dive deck, safe charging stations, and upgraded safety features
Member of the Green Fins sustainability and conservation program
Nitrox on board

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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27 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

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03 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

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10 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

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17 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

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24 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

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31 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

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07 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

FULL

14 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

FULL

21 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

FULL

28 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

FULL

05 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

FULL

12 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 6,395

FULL

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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Boat features

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Snorkeling Equipment
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2009

Length: 111.5 feet

Beam: 21.3 feet

Top speed: 10 knots

Engines: Detroit Diesel 6V92 350HP

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 8

Tenders: 2 x rigid hull inflatables

Fuel capacity: 5'300 gallons

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Oxygen
First Aid Kits

Humboldt Explorer Reviews

8.8 Fabulous

Vessel

8.5
Crew

8.9
Food

9.4
Diving

9.1
Value

8.0

9.6 Exceptional
David G
United States

We came to see hammerheads. Goal fulfilled
Visibility was poor for some of the dives but it got better as the week progressed. The crew was exceptional, always ready to help.
Recommended for
The helpfulness of the crew. The dive briefings. The other customers.
27 Feb, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
tammy S
United States

Exceeded expectations
Our 2 groups had a total of 21 whale shark sightings which was so amazing. The diligence of the crew to make sure that we were always happy and comfortable was very much appreciated. Loved the land excursion with the tortoises at the end.
Recommended for
The diving was spectacular, the crew worked in harmony and was very efficient and respectful and the scenery was amazing
15 Jun, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Jorge G
Spain

Amazing trip
Amazing experience diving with sharks in Wolf and Darwin islands. The crew was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. All the services received were fabulous. Definitely I´ll repeat this trip. Thanks to do real this dream.
Recommended for
Crew, diving and received treatment.
28 Mar, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Jenny D
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.
11 Nov, 2024

8.4 Very good
Rene B
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
09 Sep, 2016

8.0 Very good
Adam H
United Kingdom

Humboldt Explorer
Schools of hammerheads but also the pods of thousands of dolphins at Wolf and Darwin. The marine life was amazing We also saw Killer whales and the crew did everything to get us out on the pangas to get the best experience My partner was a non diver and was snorkelling with hammerhead, Galapagos and silkie sharks as well as the sea lions, again big thanks to the crew.
Recommended for
Hammerhead sharks, dolphins and crew
03 Jan, 2018

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
30 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
MÓNICA R
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
26 Aug, 2021

Translated from Spanish

8.8 Fabulous
Mark
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.
08 Dec, 2025

9.2 Superb
Alicia I
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
03 Jan, 2019

116 reviews

8.8 Fabulous
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8.0 Very good
Eszter G
Hungary

Once in a lifetime experience
Incredible dives, perfect food and excellent crew. The ship is old, but the crew compensates it with the service. I can only recommend.
Recommended for
Diving sights, crew, food
26 Aug, 2021

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
29 Jun, 2018

10 Exceptional
Luis L
Portugal

Almost Perfect if it wasn’t for the (untrained!) whale sharks not showing up
Starting with an extremely experienced attentive crew that anticipated every possible need or diving expectation and ending on a varied group of well balanced guests: it all felt like family at home! Food was catered to every moment, dietary restriction & imaginable taste — safety and service went beyond any possible expectations. The only and unfortunately most negative aspect was not seeing whale sharks, off season (entirely divers luck and nothing to do with Humboldt experience).
Recommended for
Diving experience and guides. Friendly helpful staff. Food options and service.
29 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
rodolphe D
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.
16 Aug, 2025

7.6 Good
Eric F
Switzerland

Visited best diving sites in the world
Diving there is just amazing (Darwin and Wolf)
Recommended for
Whale-Sharks, Hammer-Head sharks, frinedly crew and team mates
13 Sep, 2018

9.2 Superb
Yannick A
United Kingdom

An experience of a lifetime
Exceptional dives, the dive masters took us to fantastic places and really tried their hardest to find everything for us. On board the crew was so helpful and caring. A great experience.
Recommended for
The Dives. The whole team, crew and divemasters. Food.
16 Dec, 2024

8.4 Very good
Daniel B
Germany

Amazing Trip
Darwin and Wolf islands were the highlights, small dive groups, everything very well managed and professional
Recommended for
Dives and Dive Guides. Crew in general. Good food with good healthy options.
12 Sep, 2024

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.
10 Dec, 2025

8.0 Very good
trevor C
United Kingdom

Fantastic diving - excellent crew and guides
I surprised my girlfriend with a marriage proposal during the trip and the crew really went the extra mile to make it a very special experience for us both. Diving was well organised, and land based trips provided a nice variety to the trip. There are more expensive liveaboards in this already very expensive area, but I can’t imagine they provide anything better than the brilliant crew aboard the Humboldt explorer. The trip itself ticked every box we had hoped for. We were lucky with our fellow guests and had a good laugh onboard as well as the famed hammerheads, whale-sharks, Galapagos sharks, rays and silkies beneath the surface. Best diving we’ve done by far. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
More dives at the two main sites of Wolf and Darwin than other liveaboards. Excellent guides and brilliant service from all of the crew
27 Jan, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Jamie N
United Kingdom

Amazing Galápagos adventure with a fantastic crew
This liveaboard trip was an incredible experience and an unforgettable way to visit the Galápagos. I’m really glad I decided to spend some extra time on land as well, because there is so much to discover beyond the diving. The islands are truly unique and exploring them both above and below the water made the trip even more special. The crew was amazing throughout the entire trip, professional, friendly, and always making sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. Their effort and positive attitude really added to the overall experience. The only downside was that the underwater visibility wasn’t very good during some dives. However, that’s simply part of nature and obviously not something the crew or operator can control. Overall it was a fantastic adventure and a great way to experience the Galápagos. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dive trip.
Recommended for
Crew. People. Food.
13 Mar, 2026

9.2 Superb
Frank G
United Kingdom

Dive trip of a lifetime, no. 1 dive destination
Close encounter with hundreds of hammerheads, intense diving experience with a great crew and a lovely group of fellow divers
Recommended for
Schooling hammerheads, massive variety of other marine life, food on board
27 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
JAEKYUNG K
South Korea

Can't be better
Boat&Cabin comfort - considering ship size, it was pretty great. i hardly felt any inconvinence. Crew service & friendliness - crews were really great. they were very friendly and they were ready to help you at any time. Food&Drinks onboard - Food were excellent. it was the best part of my voyage there. different menu everyday. i cannot explain enough but i would say that the best food on board i ever experienced(similan, maldives). in the refrigerator on second floor, beers, soft drinks were available any time. Diving & Dive guides - Diving was so great. the best thing was that you can play with sea lions. it was really awsome experience. lots of hammerhead sharks and whalesharks on almost every dives on darwin arch. the water temparature was warmer than i thoght so i didnt have any problem with my 5mm wetsuits. guides were doing their job good enough. Value for money - well.. it is lots of money guys. however i think the price is not that bad considering all those aspects above.
Recommended for
FOOD, Crews, Diving
28 Sep, 2016

10 Exceptional
Aymeric M
France

Excellent
fantastic all the way!
Recommended for
Dive sites, people and overall experince
16 Jun, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Greg A
United States

Some of the best diving in my 40 years of diving and dozens of liveaboards
14 whale sharks, hundreds of hammerheads, curious silkies
Recommended for
Diving, crew, land visits
16 Jul, 2019

6.4 Review score
Anne M
France

Worth the long-distance trip for Wolf and Darwin dive sites
Diving at Wolf and Darwin is a fabulous experience with many sharks, sea lions and dolphins. The rest of the dive sites usually have lower visibility (15-30 ft / 5-10 m) but have an abundance of critters with small and big animals. The boat and crew were average. The crew just seems to go through the motions. The food was good. but there are much better boats around in terms of comfort, crew and food. The only advange of this trip is the itinerary where they usually spend more days at Wolf/Darwin than other boats.
Recommended for
The diving, the dive sites (3 days in Wolf/Darwin), the dive guides
21 Jun, 2021

10 Exceptional
robert N
United States

Amazingly sharktastic!
The divers
Recommended for
Food, service, agenda
03 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
walter C
Argentina

muy buena. wonderfull
The whale shark.
Recommended for
in the dar Windows island
16 Aug, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Megan H
United States

Really positive experience
--Dives were fantastic with flexibility. We saw everything from massive amounts of sharks to turtles to manta rays to eels. The sea lions are super social. I honestly don't know how you would experience Galapagos without being on a liveaboard. The Humboldt vessel was near perfect, except maybe TOO much air conditioning indoors. I'll forgive them for that. I was cold pretty much the whole time! --I wrote my internal review to the company before the land excursion; the land excursion on Santa Cruz was kind of meh (visiting the turtles). Not the cruise company's fault. --On Humboldt, the crew was super cheerful, delightful, very cohesive, and seemed to love their jobs/lives. It was idyllic. This was the most advanced dive experience that I've had. The expectation was that we'd handle our own BCD setup and gear prep. The dives were tough with the currents. You definitely needed that 100-plus dive experience. It was also 1 dive guide for 8 divers. This was very different than my last (and only other) liveaboard experience. The last one in Thailand had a ratio of 1 guide to two or three divers. In that case, the divers were newer and burned through air in 20 minutes. This advanced dive experience was better with no drama on ear pressure, masks, buoyancy, or temperature. We stayed down for upwards of 55 minutes. --Food amazing. So many fresh fruits and vegetables. Seafood delicious. --There was always hot coffee and hot water for tea. Loved this. --I'm really happy with the whole experience.
Recommended for
(1) crew super nice and happy and loved each other, (2) great dives, (3) smart logistics
03 Jan, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
John H
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.
25 Jul, 2025

10 Exceptional
Claudia B
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.
06 Apr, 2026