Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Western Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Galapagos

9.7 Exceptional

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

from $ 908 / day Check dates

“The best service I’ve received on a liveaboard! ”
Rodrigo D, United States

Highlights

Member of the Green Fins sustainability and conservation program
Many socializing areas to enjoy on surface intervals, including a hot tub

Built by divers, for divers, the Tiburon Explorer liveaboard offers everything to make your Galapagos liveaboard trip memorable. Catering to 16 guests, the liveaboard provides 9 comfortable staterooms on the lower and main decks. Each cabin is air-conditioned, with a private en-suite bathroom, queen or twin beds, and ample storage space. The main deck cabins have large windows providing stunning ocean views. Social areas include a modern main-deck salon with a TV & lounge area and a furnished dining room serving delicious chef-prepared cuisine. For further socializing and relaxation, guests can unwind on the top deck, enjoy the partially covered sun deck, or relax in the hot tub. The expansive dive deck has modern amenities, including individual gear bins, air and nitrox filling stations, and freshwater rinse tanks for kit and camera equipment.

The Tiburon Explorer liveaboard offers amazing dive trips in the Galapagos Islands. The 7-night/8-day trips explore the 'Best-of-Galapagos' sites of the Western Archipelago, including the world-famous Darwin & Wolf. This unique itinerary includes dives with endemic marine iguanas and larger pelagics, such as hammerhead sharks, manta rays, and whale sharks - season permitting, plus if divers are lucky, a chance to see the rare mola-mola. Two land tours are included to see giant land tortoises and endemic birds like the blue-footed boobie.

Book online to reserve your Galapagos dive safari aboard the Tiburon Explorer.

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23 May

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,295

FULL

30 May

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,295

FULL

06 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,295

FULL

13 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,295

FULL

20 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,295

FULL

27 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,295

FULL

04 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

11 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

18 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

25 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

01 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

08 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Chamber Fees (35 USD per week), Fuel Surcharge (150-220 USD), National Park Fees (100-200 USD), Visas and Fees (20 USD).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Nitrox (150 USD per week), Nitrox Course (170 USD), Rental Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services.

Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

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
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount 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: 2020

Length: 129.6 ft

Beam: 24.6 ft

Top speed: 12 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: 2 x 475 HP

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 9

Tenders: 2 Rigid hull inflatables

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Tiburon Explorer Reviews

9.7 Exceptional

Vessel

9.8
Crew

9.6
Food

9.9
Diving

9.7
Value

9.3

9.2 Superb
RUI W
China

Great Crew
Saw lots of things: sea lions, mola mola, Hammers, and great crew!
Recommended for
Comfortable Boat. Great Diving site. Great Crew.
08 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Randy V
Singapore

Best LOB experience in Galapagos
Met so many good and nice people on this boat. Totally love the experience on this boat so so so much. I highly recommend anyone to be on this boat for your Galapagos experience :)
Recommended for
The dives, the cabin and the hospitality of the crew
15 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Andreas Z
Germany

Unique life experience
Extraordinary! Highlights were surely the dive spots at Wolf and Darwin Island.
Recommended for
Dive spots. Food. Cozyness of the ship.
11 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Ingemar H
Sweden

Best service ive experienced on a liveaboard along with superb diving makes 11/10
Amazing service from start to finish. They will go above and beyond to make everything as perfect as can be. Of course the dives were awesome with all what Galapagos can offer.
Recommended for
The service. Its fantastic. Organisation. All was minutely handled. The boat is great.
06 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Adam R
United States

Insanely amazing service, dives and food!
Flawless service on a magical trip. I can’t imagine what more they could have done. Seriously extremely high end service!
Recommended for
Extreme service. Amazing dives. Delicious food.
04 Feb, 2026

9.2 Superb
Piotr D
Poland

Amazing experience. Professional and experienced crew. Great service onboard
Fully recommend the place but also the boat and the crew.
Recommended for
Basically the best dive ever
29 Jun, 2024

10 Exceptional
Federico L
Italy

Outstanding!
It’s been on of the best liveboard in my life. Al the staff very professional!
Recommended for
Diving. On board services. Food.
06 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Leonid B
Spain

amazing trip
everything was perfect
Recommended for
boat, staff and friendliness
27 Sep, 2021

10 Exceptional
Rodrigo F
United Kingdom

Great boat, amazing crew, fantastic diving
Sharks galore!
Recommended for
Crew was really amazing, going above and beyond on service and food. Diving was amazing, loads of sharks...currents are strong but you never fight against them. Boat was really comfortable...we stayed in the lower deck, which have bigger rooms.
07 Jan, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Kathleen G
United States

Amazing Galapagos experience which provided all the highlights and more!
We saw whale sharks, hundreds of hammerheads, Galapagos, Silky, & tiger sharks plus penguins, dolphins, turtles, marine iguanas and tons of birds. The crew was great, I had so much appreciation for their help getting in and out of the 7 mm wet suit & gear.
Recommended for
Incredible diving. Amazing crew. Great accommodations.
07 Nov, 2024

92 reviews

9.7 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Rodrigo D
United States

Highly recommended liveaboard!
The best service I’ve received on a liveaboard! Crew helps you with absolutely everything. The cabins are very spacious and the boat is kept in great condition. Amazing dives too! Strongly recommend this outfit. Worth the extra price
Recommended for
The crew. The boat. The wildlife.
30 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
David M
Austria

Best week ever.
Best week ever. Simply amazing. The food was exceptional, the boat was very neat and comfortable. The whole crew was very friendly and we were spoiled by them. We also want to thank our dive guides Jonathan and Victor for amazing dives and good vibes.
Recommended for
The Divesites. The Crew. The Boat.
05 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Scott C
United States

A Trip of a Lifetime
We had a wonderful time on the Tiburon Explorer. Everyone was attentive and informative. The boat and cabins were beautiful, spacious, and food was excellent. The crew made sure we had everything we needed. We had lots of assistance with gear. Our cabins were kept clean with made beds and fresh towels daily. We had a couple land tours that were informative about the islands ecology. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and checked all our expectations.
Recommended for
Natalia and all the crew. The boat was beautiful and comfortable. The dives and marine life were incredibly interesting.
20 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Nathan M
United Kingdom

Luxury trip with wonderful crew and amazing experiences
The diving was magical. Incredible marine life. The crew really made efforts to make you feel at home. The boat was kept to a high standard 100% of the trip. Everyone was friendly and I would highly recommend this specific liveaboard
Recommended for
Friendly, warm and professional crew. Effort crew members put in to make your experience perfect. Outside of the diving, the food onboard was fantastic.
06 Jan, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Stephanie H
United States

Great boat, great dives!
This was amazing. The rooms were big and comfortable with a nice bathroom. The staff was super friendly. And the dives were fantastic!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Rooms. Crew.
17 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Kristy L. S
United States

Top notch, no detail missed! Fabulous!
Isabella dive was stunning! Whale sharks and hammerheads were wonderful!
Recommended for
The crew and guides rocked! I loved the assistance with wetsuits and fins on each dive. Everyone was so professional and attentive!
31 Oct, 2021

10 Exceptional
Stephanie H
United States

The best diving you'll ever do on the best boat, with the best crew.
I cannot say enough amazing things about my liveaboard trip on the Tiburon Explorer. The boat looks exactly like the photos - sleek interiors and the most incredible cabins - so spacious! We enjoyed the hot tub after nearly every dive and had hours chatting and tanning on the sundeck. The food was so fresh, healthy and creative. However, the top highlights were the dives (duh, it's the Galapagos! We saw hundreds of hammerheads, WHALE SHARKS (on 4 of our dives at Darwin), mola molas, iguanas, seals, dolphins, it's simply the best diving in the world) -- and another highlight was the service from the crew, guides, and captain. I was absolutely blown away. Pre and post-dive, 5-star service - helping you adjust your gear, zip your wetsuit, put on your gloves; serving hot chocolate after cold dives; hanging your wetsuits and organizing all your gear for the next dive. When getting ready; I never had to ask for help; someone was just always there ready to assist. The captain (Jacinto) was at the dive deck during every single dive, helping check our gear and standing with the crew welcoming us back when we returned. Another example of above & beyond hospitality - we encountered poor visibility on our first day at Wolf Island; the next day we arrived at Darwin to much better visibility and whale sharks!!! Our group was elated and our guide (the incredible Jonathan!) mentioned that we might be able to have the captain request to stay another day at Darwin. We talked to the captain and he immediately contacted the park authorities and arranged for us to stay an extra day; where we had another 2 dives with whale shark encounters. The interior staff was amazing as well, remembering our preferences and always smiling. I have been diving for quite a while and have never seen a operation so well organized and efficient. I also worked in luxury hotels for years -- this was truly a luxury liveaboard experience. I've recommended it to all my friends and will absolutely be back on the Tiburon Explorer again. Hats off to the entire crew!
Recommended for
Service - it was just incredible service from the crew, guides and captain. Diving - we saw hammerheads, whale sharks, dolphins, mola molas - it's truly the best diving in the world.. The boat - the boat was incredibly well-designed and kept in great condition - absolutely luxurious in every way - especially the cabins..
30 Sep, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Steve T
United States

Best trip we’ve ever had
Tiburon Explorer is the best of the best in Galapagos. It’s more expensive than others but totally worth it. All alcohol is included so you don’t feel nickel and dimed and this is valet diving at its best.
Recommended for
Best service I’ve ever had on a liveaboard. Best diving I’ve ever had. Very comfortable boat.
06 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Daniela S
Germany

Unique diving and boat experience
100% recommended! The boat is very, very comfortable (big rooms, very clean, small group), the food is delicious (be prepared to game some weight ;-)), the service of the crew is first class! The dives are amazing, be prepared for some current and many animals.
Recommended for
Hospitality of the amazing crew, diving in an aquarium every day, divers underwater world
12 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Phillip H
United States

Great experience from captain to dive guides
Hammerheads Whale Sharks Manta Rays Sea lions Eagle Rays Surges, currents, etc…
Recommended for
Cleanliness of the boat, crew customer service, team work from the entire staff
22 Oct, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Giancarlo D
United States

Best Liveaboard trip ever
This trip was a wonderful experience from an awesome crew that took care of all our needs by going well above was is expected from a crew and dive guides.
Recommended for
underwater life, crew and dive masters
09 Jun, 2021

10 Exceptional
GREGORY S
United States

Outstanding
Excellent experience from beginning to end. Outstanding crew and friendly/helpful guides.
Recommended for
The crew is incredibly attentive. Comfortable. Excellent dive sites.
11 Feb, 2026

10 Exceptional
Brian P
Canada

great dive experience
schools of hammerheads, mola molas and sea iguanas
Recommended for
dive guides. dive sites. food and drinks.
05 Mar, 2025

8.4 Very good
Lia Yee Man L
Hong Kong

Great hospitality of crew
I am happy to see a lot of hammerheads and playful sea lion.
Recommended for
Efficiency, quick response and helpful.
07 Jan, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Pete P
United States

Best Liveaboard Imaginable!
It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Our beds were made and towels reset within 20 minutes of us leaving our room every morning. They provided warm towels after every dive. There was way too much food and it was all delicious. The staff was unbelievably attentive and knowledgeable. The diving was excellent!!! I would go back again without hesitation.
Recommended for
The crew and dive guides. The diving and land excursions!. The food.
09 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Marjorie D
United States

Magical experience
Seeing the wild life underwater! Highlights are seeing whale sharks and marine iguanas!!!
Recommended for
1. The exclusivity of the diving. 2. The detail to every need anticipated. 3. The size of the cabins!
14 Feb, 2022

8.0 Very good
Bernie S
Ireland

Amazing
All the crew were friendly, very helpful and fun. The food was amazing. The boat layout was fantastic. My room was wonderful with its big windows which allowed me to see the ocean and most days I could see some sea life like dolphins and dorsal fins. The captain was there each time we were getting ready to dive. He checked our tanks before we got into the zodiac and wished us well. The trip itinerary was excellent. Got to see mola mola’s, sea lions and plenty if sharks. We had an opportunity to stay an extra day at Darwin. Overall one of the best trips ever.
Recommended for
The crew, the boat itself and the trip
01 Jul, 2024

10 Exceptional
Sara M
United States

A truly amazing dive trip!
So many highlights - Schools of hammerheads, whale sharks, mola mola, rays and so much more!!! Top level service, great dive guides and crew. Grateful to have met everyone and can't wait to do it again!
Recommended for
Fantastic diving, great service, super crew.
09 Jun, 2021