Galapagos Liveaboard Diving Cruise with Humboldt Explorer

Discover the Galapagos Aboard the Humboldt Explorer

The Humboldt Explorer is a premium liveaboard diving yacht designed specifically for adventurers seeking to explore the legendary marine wonders of the Galapagos Islands. With a capacity for 16 guests across 8 comfortable, air-conditioned cabins, this vessel provides the perfect balance between comfort, functionality, and immersive experiences beneath the surface.

Whether you’re diving with schooling hammerheads at Darwin Island, exploring the rich biodiversity of Wolf Island, or marveling at marine iguanas and Galapagos sea lions, the Humboldt Explorer serves as your gateway to one of the world’s most iconic dive destinations.

Key Features Onboard

• Spacious cabins with twin or queen beds, ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and panoramic windows for ocean views
• Large sundeck with Jacuzzi – perfect for relaxing between dives
• Indoor lounge, dining area, and fully stocked bar
• Nitrox available for certified divers
• Ample dive deck with individual gear stations and camera rinse tanks
• Wi-Fi available (where signal allows)

A Diving Experience Like No Other

The Humboldt Explorer’s itineraries are centered around world-class diving, with up to 4 dives per day in some of the planet’s most biodiverse waters. The yacht visits legendary dive sites including:

• Darwin’s Arch – for schooling hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, dolphins, and even whale sharks in season
• Wolf Island – famous for its dramatic walls and pelagic life
• Punta Vicente Roca, Cabo Douglas, and Cousins Rock – offering encounters with mola molas, marine iguanas, penguins, and more

All dives are led by expert naturalist dive guides, ensuring safety, ecological understanding, and an unforgettable underwater journey.

Itinerary Options

The Humboldt Explorer typically offers 8-day liveaboard itineraries, carefully planned to give divers maximum exposure to the Galapagos’ top sites, while also allowing for scenic cruising and occasional land excursions.

Sample itinerary highlights include:

• 3 days of diving at Wolf and Darwin Islands
• 1–2 dives at Cabo Marshall, Vicente Roca, or Cousins Rock
• Opportunities to dive with giant mantas, sea turtles, eagle rays, and barracudas

Who is the Humboldt Explorer Perfect For?

This yacht is ideal for intermediate to advanced divers looking for a well-equipped, diver-focused boat with reliable service and an itinerary that emphasizes the best dive sites in the Galapagos.

If you’re seeking an intimate, focused experience with professional crew, well-thought-out dive logistics, and all the essentials for a spectacular Galapagos dive trip — the Humboldt Explorer is one of the top choices.

 

Included & Not included

Included

• Airport assistance (Quito or Guayaquil, if flights are booked through LT)
• Transfers in Galapagos
• Accommodation on board in double cabin
• All meals during the cruise
• Naturalist Bilingual Guide level III
• All visits and excursions according to the itinerary
• Snorkel Gear(mask, tube and fins)
• Kayaks
• Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea

Not included

• Round trip flight to/from Galapagos
• Galapagos National Park Entrance fee USD 200 p/p
• Galapagos Ingala card USD 20 p/p
• Tips
• Local Taxes
• Travel Insurance
• Meals and services not mentioned above
• Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• Extras and personal expenses

 

Available Packages