Tiburon Explorer

The MV Tiburon Explorer liveaboard explores the diving hotspots of the Galapagos Islands. The spacious vessel comfortably accommodates 16 guests offering an incredible experience to this bucket list destination.

Accommodation on the elegant MV Tiburon Explorer is offered in nine cabins with a maximum of 16 passengers on board. All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bathroom facilities. The lower deck suites feature a port hole window and can be configured with twin or queen double bed. The staterooms on the main deck feature large panoramic windows. Two of these are fixed with a queen double and the others can be configured with twin or double. Facilities on board the 38 metre long liveaboard include a spacious air-conditioned salon equipped with a multimedia system, lounge area and dining tables on the main deck plus a sun deck with partial shade areas and a hot tub. The main deck is well equipped with individual dive lockers, a large camera table with charging station, a bathroom and rinse tanks. All diving is conducted from the accompanying tenders. Your week long adventure includes domestic beverages and most meals, the exception being the last meal on Sunday evening where dinner is at your own expense. 

Itineraries to the Galapagos Islands are seven nights in duration, departing Baltra on a Saturday. The itinerary includes Wolf and Darwin islands and up to four dives a day are offered. In addition, guests have the opportunity to encounter marine iguanas at Cabo Douglas, mola mola at Vicente Roca as well as sea lions and eagle rays at Cousins Rock. The itinerary complies with the diving excursion regulations of the Galapagos National Park and also includes a land excursion to see the giant tortoises during a hike in the Santa Cruz Highlands on the final day. 

Underwater highlights in this unique world-class location include schooling hammerhead and Galapagos sharks, whale sharks (Jun-Nov), manta rays and a myriad of other pelagic species which frequent these waters. All diving is from one of the two accompanying dive tenders (pangas). The vessel’s crew of ten have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with their guests. 

Diving in the Galapagos can be strenuous due to its currents and surge, varying water temperatures, limited visibility, and diving from tenders. The trips are ideal for intermediate and advanced divers with a minimum of 100 logged dives. The boat provides 12L tanks with yoke (INT) and DIN valves. A limited number of 15L tanks (INT valve) are available for rent but guests will need to bring own adapter. A 5-7mm hooded wetsuit and gloves is recommended as there is a mix of warm and cold water diving. Nitrox is available for an additional fee. 

Local payments in cash include a USD100 Galapagos Park Fee, Chamber Fee of USD35 and USD20 for a visitors permit. 

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