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Humboldt Explorer

Humboldt Explorer Itinerary

Special Itinerary 1

11 days / 10 nights

About Humboldt Explorer

  • Dive with the world’s first Green Fins approved liveaboard fleet
  • Action-packed itineraries based on years of experience in the region
  • Relax in contemporary style and comfort after an adventurous day of diving
  • Naturalist diving instructors to help guests get the most of the region’s biodiversity

Explore the Galapagos unique marine environment on board the Humboldt Explorer liveaboard, an industry-leading sustainable dive vessel. This liveaboard's incredible itineraries draw on years of experience to deliver the ultimate underwater adventure, while an array of convenient dive facilities ensure every diver will not be disappointed. Featuring contemporary style and comforts, a Jacuzzi and complimentary beverages, Humboldt Explorer provides the ideal base from which to explore the Galapagos. And, while you relax after another day of diving, you can rest assured in the knowledge that you’re travelling with the world’s first Green Fins approved fleet.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 28 - 29
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
  • Enjoy up to 5 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
  • Discover great macro diving at Cousin's Rock
  • Meet the marine iguanas of Cabo Douglas
  • Share a dive with Flightless cormorants at Cabo Marshall
  • Spot up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
  • Large marine life including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions
Day 1: Baltra  
Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning. The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport and escort them to the Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch and listen to the briefings. 

Day 2: Baltra North (2 Dives) 
06:30 and 09:30 dives. Sightings include rays and schools of fish. PM Afternoon North Seymour land visit. Walk the path around North Seymour Island to see the large colonies of Blue Footed Boobies and Frigate Birds. Sighting of Sea Lions and Marine Iguanas are also common. Depart for Northern Islands (long transit) 

Day 3: Wolf Island (3 dives) 
10:30, 14:00 and 16:30 dives. Possible night dive. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. 

Day 4: Wolf Island (2 dives) Darwin Island (2 dives) 
06:30 and 10:30 dives. Transit to Darwin for 2 more dives at 14:00 and 16:30 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 5: Darwin Island (4 Dives) 
06:30, 10:30, 14:00 and 16:30 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 6: Darwin Island (4 Dives) 
06:30, 10:30, 14:00 and 16:30 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Day 7: Wolf Island (4 Dives) 
06:30, 10:30, 14:00 and 16:30 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. Long transit to Cabo Douglas.

Day 8: Cabo Douglas (3-4 Dives)
Sightings include marine iguanas. Transit to Punta Vicente Roca.

Day 9: Cabo Marshall (3-4 Dives)
Sightings often include mantas, barracuda. Transit to Cousins Rock. 

Day 10: Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives) 
06:30 and 09:30 dives (number of dives dependent on travel time from Wolf Island). This is great macro diving with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions and eagle rays. Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz (3 hours). Travel by bus to the Santa Cruz Highlands to visit the giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Transfer to the town of Puerto Ayora. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Humboldt Explorer at 20:30pm. 

Day 11: Baltra 
Depart the vessel by 08:30 am. Transfer to the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

12:00pm

Baltra

Baltra Airport: GPS

Return

08:30am

Baltra

Baltra Airport: GPS

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