Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Western Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2026-12-05
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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29 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

05 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

12 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

19 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

26 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

03 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

10 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

17 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

FULL

31 Oct

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 9,995

FULL

11 Nov

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 9,995

FULL

21 Nov

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), Fuel Surcharge ($150-220), National Park Fees ($220).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Hotel Transfer, Nitrox ($150 / week), Nitrox Course ($170), 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
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
Chenin T
United States

Best Liveaboard EVER!
This liveaboard exceeded my expectations. I’ve never had so much help before and after a dive with getting gear on/off. It was fantastic and made the dive experience so much better! Our guides were also amazing. The captain even came down and did final tank checks before we got into the panga. Absolutely amazing service and beautiful boat!
Recommended for
Helpfulness. Thorough Briefings. Guide Expertise.
08 Jul, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Carsten A
United States

Outstanding service, amazing diving.
The crew was amazing with even the captain helping with gear and checking every diver before every dive to ensure they were set to dive. The dives were very good. We saw many things for the first time. Our cabin, are including the bathroom, was spacious and very comfortable.
Recommended for
Service. Diving. Cabin.
22 Feb, 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
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

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

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
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
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
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
Mickey G
United States

Great Galapagos
Everyone really went out of their way to make things as easy as possible for the divers, they were patient with us, and everyone took the time to learn my name.
Recommended for
Crew, guides, Hammerheads
22 Jan, 2024

95 reviews

9.7 Exceptional
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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

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
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

10 Exceptional
annick C
France

Superb liveaboard and top dives
Everything and very good atmosphere on board
Recommended for
Comfort Magic Dives Service
23 Feb, 2023

Translated from French

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
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

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

9.2 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
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

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

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
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

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
Juan Carlos S
El Salvador

the best crew, the best ship, best food, the best combination. I would give 6 stars instead of five.
the crew and the diving spot selections
Recommended for
servicio, atencion, dispocicion por parte del crew para hacer del viaje una experiencia increible
18 Mar, 2022

10 Exceptional
Chelsea W
United States

Amazing!
Whale shark, sitting on a ledge underwater watching all of the aquatic life go by. Just being in the Galapagos.
Recommended for
The Crew, dives, state-room, capitan, dive guides and the people on board
14 Oct, 2022

10 Exceptional
Jesica T
United States

We had an amazing vacation!
We saw so much wild life it was unbelievable. It truly was the trip of a lifetime and our guides were so knowledgeable. We would recommend this trip to anyone who loves wildlife.
Recommended for
The crew. The diving was amazing. The food was fantastic.
04 Aug, 2022

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
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
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

8.8 Fabulous
Domingo G
Spain

Great way to see a unique natural paradise, both above and below water
Coming in contact with a natural environment that one has only seen on TV documentaries before!
Recommended for
1) Great diving sites, 2) excellent dive guides and briefings, 3) very good food!
08 Aug, 2022