Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Western Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2027-02-20
End: 2027-02-27
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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17 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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31 Oct

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 9,995

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11 Nov

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 9,995

FULL

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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$ 7,395

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26 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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02 Jan

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$ 7,395

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13 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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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

10 Exceptional
Robert C
United States

Absolutely a pleasure to sail on this ship with this crew; loved the experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The entire trip was a pleasure. Very nice boat, and the crew were fantastic. Great food, and always caring for us. The diving was fantastic! They did their very best to help us enjoy the trip. We had 8 in our group and we had so much fun. Thank you to everyone involved, because this vacation was beautiful.
Recommended for
Diving, Crew, Everything else!
18 Feb, 2023

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 Exceptional
Leonid B
Spain

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

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

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
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

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
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
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
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

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

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

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
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
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
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
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

9.6 Exceptional
Mathew D
Netherlands

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

10 Exceptional
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
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
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

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