Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Western Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2026-08-22
End: 2026-08-29
Location: Galapagos

9.7 Exceptional

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

from $ 909 / 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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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

15 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.

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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

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

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
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

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

10 Exceptional
SERGIO H
Mexico

Wonderful
The dives were beautiful despite the El Niño current, but what will truly make this trip unforgettable is the friendliness, good service and good humor of the crew and guides of the Tiburón Explorer, they exceeded any of our expectations!!
Recommended for
The attention of the crew, the comfort and the guides
04 Sep, 2023

Translated from Spanish

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
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

Translated from Spanish

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
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
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

92 reviews

9.7 Exceptional
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10 Exceptional
Julia L
Canada

Trip of a lifetime
The highlights of my trip were the incredible dives and the extra mile the crew went to make our stay comfortable and entertaining.
Recommended for
Crew, service, and amazing food
31 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Valeri K
United States

Excellent Scuba trip to Galapagos aboard Tiburon Explorer
My son and I had an amazing time scuba diving in the Galapagos aboard the Tiburon Explorer. The ship is new, built in 2020 and super luxury. The itinerary was excellent; we went to Darwin and Wolf islands, where most boats don't go. Throughout the week we saw hammerheads, whales, dolphins, rare penguins and birds. The staff is wonderful. Food was excellent. The only thing I would say is bring plenty of cash. No one takes credit cards or the fee is 6%. You have to pay for nitrox, tips, fuel surcharge and nature park ($200 pp) fees in cash. I would recommend bringing $500 per person
Recommended for
Service/staff, dive sites, luxury boat - top of the line
11 Sep, 2023

9.2 Superb
Emmanuel E
France

Memorable diving trip!!
We were only 9 divers on this cruise and received a top level and remarkable service (a real family!) from our two guides Victor and Natalia as well as the crew. A word about Natalia who is an exceptional guide, enthusiastic both underwater and out of the water, she creates a unique atmosphere while being super professional. The team took great care of us, both the captain and the sailors and the service team. Exceptional manta dives in interactions (6 simultaneously), dolphins, sea lions, sharks, birds...... sometimes very strong current. The desire to go back there in the dry season is more than strong!! I highly recommend!!
Recommended for
The dives, the crew and their remarkable service!
11 Feb, 2024

Translated from French

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

9.6 Exceptional
Marius K
Switzerland

Where in this world can you see more underwater than in Darwin and Wolf ?
An all-round perfect liveboard experience
Recommended for
Very good boat. Very good service on board. Sensational fauna.
28 Aug, 2024

Translated from German

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
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

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

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

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

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
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

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
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

10 Exceptional
Patrick C
United States

Outstanding Vacation
Varied diving experiences.
Recommended for
Service. Master diver experience. Friendly fellow guests.
14 Oct, 2022

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
Christoph H
Austria

Sensational
Mola Mola, Hammerheads, Sealions .........
Recommended for
Diveguides, Divespots, Crew !!
18 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Steven F
United States

Review for Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard in the Galapagos Islands
If I could give this experience 10 stars, I absolutely would. The week I spent aboard the Tiburon Explorer in the Galapagos Islands was nothing short of extraordinary. The boat itself is fantastic – modern, spacious, and meticulously maintained. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to ensure maximum comfort and convenience for divers. The crew on the Tiburon Explorer is truly exceptional. They went above and beyond to make sure every guest felt welcomed, comfortable, and well taken care of. Their professionalism and friendliness created a warm and inviting atmosphere that made this trip unforgettable. The food was another highlight of the trip. Every meal felt like a gourmet experience, with a variety of delicious dishes that catered to all tastes. Whether it was a hearty breakfast, a sumptuous lunch, or a delightful dinner, the culinary team delivered time and time again. But what really sets this liveaboard apart is the focus on providing an unparalleled diving experience. The diving in the Galapagos is like watching an IMAX movie unfold right before your eyes. The underwater landscapes are teeming with life, and every dive was filled with awe-inspiring encounters with marine creatures. The dive guides were incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we were always in the right place at the right time to witness the wonders of the ocean. Having been a diver for nearly 50 years, I can confidently say that this was the best diving experience I’ve ever had. The Tiburon Explorer and its crew made this a truly exceptional adventure. I cannot recommend this boat and cruise more highly. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime diving trip, the Tiburon Explorer in the Galapagos should be at the top of your list.
Recommended for
The service from the crew. The food. Diving locations.
07 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Cynthia M
United States

Absolutely incredible - the trip of a lifetime!
Honestly this is the best liveaboard I've ever been on and I've been on 10+ around the world. The boat was amazing, the service was incredible, and the experience was beyond anything I could have imaged. We saw dolphins, orcas, whale sharks, and schooling hammerheads all in 1 day! It was insane!!! This is an absolute must-do trip for divers! My husband and I can't wait to go again!
Recommended for
the diving (whale sharks, hammerheads, dophins, and orcas!!!), the boat (so luxurious), the crew (so friendly and so helpful!)
17 Dec, 2021

10 Exceptional
Alazne C
Spain

The best liveaboard of my life
The largest whalesharks I've ever seen, bigger schools of hammerheads than I could imagine, sea lions playing with me during many safety stops, land trips to see amazing birds and turtles, marine iguanas feeding in an incredible landscape... this has been the best liveaboard of my life with no doubt. The divemasters were very professional and attentive, the boat is new and super luxury, very clean and with new diving equipment, the staff is always helping and the service is excellent. It has been waaay better than expected. Best destination in the world as for big stuff for sure...
Recommended for
Marine fauna, personnel and services of the boat
30 Jan, 2022