Tiburon Explorer, Galapagos

Name: Western Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands (Baltra - Baltra)
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-10
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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11 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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18 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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25 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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01 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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08 Aug

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15 Aug

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05 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

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12 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 7,395

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19 Sep

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$ 7,395

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26 Sep

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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Translated from Spanish

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

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

94 reviews

9.7 Exceptional
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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
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
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
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

9.2 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

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
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
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
Mathew D
Netherlands

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

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

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

9.6 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

9.6 Exceptional
Carly L
United States

10 out of 10, and amazing all around experience
Amazing dive sites Excellent food- so much of it. The crew were truly fantastic- would absolutely reccomend booking this trip.
Recommended for
dives, food, crew
17 Dec, 2021

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

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
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

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
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
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