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Humboldt Explorer

Dive the Galapagos Islands in style

Your underwater adventures in the Galapagos will encompass everything from hammerheads and whale sharks, to penguins, marine iguanas, and more. The Humboldt Explorer offers a fantastic diving experience!

  • Max 16 guests
  • Green Fins & PADI Eco Center certified liveaboard
  • Up to 4 dives per day
  • Choice of Cabin Types
  • Hammerhead & Whale Sharks
  • Land Excursions

The Humboldt Explorer was completely renovated in March 2023 and comfortably accommodates 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned rooms, all of which have private bathroom and shower facilities. Most cabins can be arranged to provide two twin beds or one large bed depending on guest needs, and all cabins have windows to give you a great view of the Pacific Ocean and Galapagos Archipelago. The air-conditioned salon on the main deck includes dining tables, TV, CD/DVD, video library and lounge area.

A partially covered sundeck with jacuzzi and and seating area is located on the top level of the boat, along with a bar and outdoor dining option.

The large dive deck includes a bathroom, large camera table with a charging station, individual storage areas, rinse bins for cameras, and another for dive gear. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.

Stateroom Lower Deck

There are 6 cabins on the lower deck, 4 of which can be converted to either 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds. 2 cabins have fixed twin beds. Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, television, and ample storage.

  • Twin beds or Queen bed
  • Ensuite with private shower
  • Flat screen TV
  • Air conditioning

Stateroom Main Deck

The Main Deck features two guest cabins which can be converted to either one queen bed or two twin beds. Each cabin has a private bathroom with shower, television, and ample storage. These cabins provide guests with a stunning ocean view.

  • Twin beds or Queen bed
  • Private ensuite
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat screen TV
  • Ocean view

Route Options

Humboldt Explorer
Dive deck
Humbolt Explorer and Darwin's Arch
Humboldt Explorer Stern
Dive Deck 1
Dive Deck 2
Sun Deck
Hot Tub
Outdoor dining
Salon
Salon 2
Dining
Dining 2
Crew

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Vessel Details

Year Built / Refurbished 2010 / 2023
Guest Numbers 16
Beam 21.3 ft (6.5 meters)
Length overall 111.5 ft (34 meters)
Engines Detroit diesel 6V92, 350 hp
Generators 2 x perkins 73kw
Number of Cabins 8 air conditioned double cabins
Communication & Navigation Systems 48 mile radar with proximity alarms, autopilot, global positioning system, digital depth sounder with alarm, digital bottom recorder, computerized chart system with GPS link, satellite phone with data link, cellular phone, SSB radiotelephone and VHF radio
Salon & Dining Area Large dining area with bar
Entertainment TV/DVD media centre
Air Compressors 1 x air compressor
Equipment Rental Scuba diving equipment rental available onboard
Emergency Equipment Medic First Aid Kit and oxygen system available onboard
Dive deck The large dive deck includes a bathroom, large camera table with charging station, individual storage areas, rinse bins for cameras and another for gear.
Dive Deck Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.
Mask & Snorkel $25 per week
BCD $90 per week
Dive Computer $100 per week
Wetsuit $75 per week
Regulator Package With gauges, octopus and inflator - $90 per week
Full Scuba Package BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit (does not include computer) - $250 per week
Equipment Rental The equipment rental prices listed above are per person based on 7 night charters. We will need to pre-book the equipment for you at the time of booking but payment is aboard by cash

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