Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Western Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2027-02-27
End: 2027-03-06
Location: Galapagos

9.7 Exceptional

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

from $ 906 / 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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31 Oct

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 9,995

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11 Nov

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 9,995

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21 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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28 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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05 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

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$ 7,395

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12 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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19 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

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26 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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02 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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13 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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20 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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27 Feb

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 / week), Environment Tax ($20), Fuel Surcharge ($150-220), National Park Fees ($220).

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

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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
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

9.4

9.6 Exceptional
Jackie G
United Kingdom

Highly recommend this boat
Had an amazing trip. The service was best I’ve had on a liveaboard . Food and drink was top notch. Didn’t see getting we wanted but this was an El Niño year. Safety was taken seriously
Recommended for
Attitude and daily attention to safety. Service from crew. Food and drinks.
04 Oct, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Mathias E
Denmark

Amazing tour! Especially thanks to Natalia & Alex and the rest of the crew!
We saw 3 whale sharks, 1000+ hammerheads, 1 sea horse, 200+ dolphins etc.! Most amazing dive trip we've EVER been on !
Recommended for
Dives, good rooms, good service
05 Nov, 2023

9.2 Superb
helga T
United States

Incredibly beautiful trip
I had the most amazing time aboard the Tiburon Explorer in the Galapagos. The dives were beautiful and truly memorable. We were lucky to have a fantastic dive group—everyone was very experienced, which made each dive even more enjoyable and easy. The staff was attentive, helpful, kind, and professional, and I especially appreciated that the captain personally did buddy checks to make sure everyone reached the zodiac safely and properly equipped. The food on board was delicious, with a rich and varied cuisine that made every meal something to look forward to. All in all, it was a beautiful trip and an unforgettable experience.
Recommended for
Diving sites. Our dive group. Excellent staff.
22 Jun, 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

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
Leonid B
Spain

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

10 Exceptional
Keith C
United States

Crew is meticulous
The boat and crew was extremely organized making the trip very enjoyable. We had 19 dives and the Galapagos is spectacular. It definitely delivered.
Recommended for
Diving with Hammerhead Sharks. The cleanliness of the boat. How attentive the crew was in every detail!.
03 Mar, 2025

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

10 Exceptional
Brandon S
United States

Simply amazing! This was a flawless trip. The dive sites and boat/crew were top notch!
The diving was comfortable and the crew has the process down to a science. The dive sites were amazing. The food was excellent and the entire crew were knowledgeable and helpful. I have zero complaints about the trip and am seriously considering going back at some point. The land excursions were great and added much value to the overall package. I highly recommend the Tiburon Explorer and it's crew. What a trip!
Recommended for
The crew were the best! The boat is new and really comfortable. The diving was superb. We saw nearly everything we had hoped to see.
04 Jul, 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

97 reviews

9.7 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Lauren R
United States

Amazing Service, Amazing Diving!
Obviously the diving was hand’s down amazing. But what really set this trip apart from others is the AMAZING crew on board. You could tell they all enjoyed their jobs and were wonderful to talk with. They all went above and beyond to make this trip nothing short of perfect. Not to mention, the BEST food. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Recommended for
Diving, food, boat crew
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Catherine C
Philippines

Memorable Galapagos liveaboard
Tiburon Explorer exhibited exemplary service, from the scheduled pickup at the hotel to the boat, up to the transfer to the airport. The boat's crew showed exceptional service. You can see how the crew functioned as one, to ensure that the guests' experience during diving and in the boat was a very pleasant one. The boat's crew showed that they were very knowledgeable and experienced with regards diving in the Galapagos islands. The dive crew assisted divers into their wetsuits, dive gear, accurately dropped the divers at the dive site and seamless pickup after each dive. There was attention to detail: 2 of the dive crew, were meticulously checking the divers gear and tanks, as each diver went down the short flight of stairs and upon transfer to the panga for every dive. In the panga, the crew donned the divers fins. For transfers back to the boat, the crew assisted the divers in removing their wetsuit and provided hot beverages on return to the boat. Our cabins were very comfortable and the crew regularly cleaned our rooms. There was an abundance of great tasting food. Although, there should have been more vegan options in the menu aside from veggie meat, as one of our diver friend is vegan, and can only tolerate eating veggie meat several times. Our dive guides were very knowledgeable regarding the dive sites, and you can see and feel that they wanted their divers to enjoy diving in the Galapagos islands. The dive guides were safety conscious and always checked on the divers during the dives. The dive guides were very patient with the divers, and answered questions as best as they can. The best dive site for me was Darwin, followed by Wolf. In Darwin, we saw schools of hammerhead sharks, swimming all around, in the blue, along the reefs, below and above. Going into the blue to do the safety stop was amazing, where hammerheads were also seen swimming. The sea lions during the dives, interacted with the divers. Saw mobula rays, spotted eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, wahoo. Some of the divers saw a whaleshark in the distance. The visibility in Darwin and Wolf was at around 20 meters. The water temperature ranges from 25-27 C and the 7 mm wetsuit was comfortable to handle repetitive dives. I am very fortunate to have been able to join the Tiburon Explorer liveaboard, as diving in the Galapagos has been on my bucket list for quite a while. This trip made up for my bad experience in a liveaboard in the Maldives last October 2025. Where I was pushed by one of the dive crew as I was doing the giant stride, which resulted in landing badly in a water and a tear in my left upper leg muscle, that had me need to recover and do physical therapy for 3 months. The dive crew in Tiburon Explorer was exceptional, knowledgeable, conscientious and looked after the welfare of the divers.
Recommended for
Dives in Darwin and Wolf. Exceptional service from the dive guides and boat crew. Comfortable accommodation.
07 Oct, 2026

10 Exceptional
Jérémy B
Switzerland

Amazing Amazing Amazing
The crew was incredible, all of them. The food incredibly good. The dives were the best of our life. The bed so comfortable and the room very beautiful. We enjoyed the trip! Thank you :)
Recommended for
Staff, dives and food
09 Jun, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
Mathew D
Netherlands

Fantastic Experience!!
The abundance of fish!
Recommended for
The comfort, the crew and the attention
13 Oct, 2021

10 Exceptional
Margaret O
United States

Best dive boat I've ever been on
I don't know if I can put into words how amazing this trip was. Sure, seeing the incredible sea animals was over the top, but much more importantly, the crew was kind, courteous, attentive. I'm not the diver I used to be, and they took special Care to keep me safe. They let me put my gear on in the panga, which was so sweet. Also taking our gear off in the water before getting back in the panga was a godsend. I think I developed a crush on my dive guides. Very knowledgeable, very professional, and it didn't hurt that they were both very attractive! If only I was 40 years younger!
Recommended for
The crew was remarkable. The food was incredible. The boat is premier..
30 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Juan Vicente R
Spain

We cannot ask for more.
The dive guides are superb and the dives are spectacular. The cooks and the bartender. The gorgeous cabin with a large shower that overlooked the ocean. The common room is superbly decorated and furnished.In my opinion, land visits could be improved
Recommended for
The entire staff is aware of every detail, from placing your fins on the boat to helping you put on your suit. The variety and quality of the meals and the cocktails. The bartender is magnificent. The initial talk about safety and on tour to show us the emergency exits.
17 Mar, 2025

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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

9.2 Superb
Christian C
United Kingdom

Trip of a lifetime. Diving won't be the same anywhere else.
Trip of a lifetime. Dive Guides were so experienced and great fun. All the crew were extremely accommodating for everything and were always in a good mood.
Recommended for
All the friendly staff and crew. Darwin and wolf dives. beautiful Bedrooms.
11 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Thomas
United States

trip of a lifetime
trip was great
Recommended for
diving was great. dive guides were exelent. every thing went smoothly i know that takes a lot of work.
14 Feb, 2026

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
Phillip B
United States

As good as it gets
You would be seriously pressed to find a better diving and vacation experience. This live-aboard hits all the top marks with diving and pure comfort yet they still find ways to raise the bar on board. Just when I thought the food could not get any better, the best lobster tail I’ve ever eaten made an appearance.
Recommended for
Food, Quality of Diving, Crew
14 Jun, 2021

10 Exceptional
Donald C
United States

Best travel experience I have ever had
Diving at Wolf Island. Unbelievable amount of sharks, turtles, eels…
Recommended for
The crew/service, the diving, the food
22 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Tamara Ellen M
United States

The best of the best!
I had high expectations of the trip, and it exceeded all of them! We had a group of wonderful other divers, absolutely amazing guides, and the crew were attentive and kind and full of humor. Our room was comfortable and luxurious, the food was good, and the diving was out of this world. It felt like paradise!
Recommended for
The guides, the crew, the setting (Darwin and Wolf are amazing!).
12 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Elizabeth (Liz) J
Belgium

Simply amazing diving. Sharks, penguins, sea lions, mola mola, whale sharks and more
This is one of the best dive trips that we have been on and we have dived for several decades. Highly recommended. Everyone of the crew so helpful and friendly and nothing about the diving disappoints.
Recommended for
Hundreds of Hammerheads, whale shark, Galapagos sharks, penguins, sea lion, sea horse, marine iguanas, mola mola, loads of rays, turtles, huge tuna as big as sharks, thousands of fish. Amazing diving. Great service and friendly crew. Cocktails included.
14 Jan, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
David W
United Kingdom

Fantastic week in the Galapagos Aquarium
Loved it. The boat is a massive upgrade on the Humboldt explorer and the crew went above and beyond to look after us.
Recommended for
The friendliness of the crew. The modernity and stability of the boat. The variety of animal life.
14 Sep, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Kaitlyn K
United States

Safe + Happy :)
We had an amazing time aboard the Tiburon explorer for my 40th birthday! The staff were all amazing and felt by family by the end. I came onto this trip a bit nervous about water conditions - specifically diving in currents and cold water. But our dive guides made it clear from the start that safety was their top priority - they would assess the conditions and pivot if ever it felt unsafe. They kept reiterating that safety was always top priority. I felt confident and safe diving with them and truly appreciated their patience and their professionalism.
Recommended for
The staff. The sharks. The people.
15 May, 2026

9.2 Superb
Jane C
United Kingdom

Amazing Liveaboard
Whale shark sighting Accommodation Helpfulness of the staff onboard Seahorse sighting Shark sightings
Recommended for
Helpfulness of the staff, food and accommodation amazing & diving
06 Oct, 2023

8.0 Very good
pascal D
France

as always fantastic
Very good dives
Recommended for
space in the cabin. excellent atmosphere. good food.
13 Dec, 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
Tom M
United States

The best liveaboard I’ve been on!
The eight days went by so quickly. I think the highlights were definitely diving Wolf and Darwin, but all the dives were great. Alex and Ronnie are great divemasters. The Panga drivers were terrific. The entire staff were genuinely friendly and always went their extra mile. It was also a great group of guests. Fun folks and good divers! I loved this trip!!!
Recommended for
Luxury ship, incredible staff and superb diving!
27 Aug, 2023