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 $ 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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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

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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

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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
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

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
Chiara S
Italy

Amazing trip with the Tiburon
Fantastic week together with the crew of the Tiburon. Beautiful dives and very experienced guides
Recommended for
Diving. The staff. The atmosphere.
29 Apr, 2025

Translated from Italian

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
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
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
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
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

97 reviews

9.7 Exceptional
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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
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
Stephanie H
United States

Great boat, great dives!
This was amazing. The rooms were big and comfortable with a nice bathroom. The staff was super friendly. And the dives were fantastic!
Recommended for
Dive sites. Rooms. Crew.
17 Mar, 2025

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

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

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
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
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

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

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
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
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

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

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
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
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

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
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
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