Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard, Galapagos Islands

Name: Humboldt Explorer
Brand: Humboldt Explorer
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (61 reviews)

An industry-leading liveaboard offering highly-sustainable voyages throughout the Galapagos Islands

from$787 /day

per person

Overview

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.

Highlights

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

Number of cabins:8
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Ensuite bathrooms:YES
Guest / Guide:8:1
Group booking discounts

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05Jun 2026
11D / 10N
Special Itinerary 2
28 - 29 dives
from $8,995
Overview
Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives 28 - 29
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
05 Jun 2026
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
15 Jun 2026
08:30 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Airport transfers
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$220 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - 10% to 15% of cruise rate
Nitrox - US$220 per trip
15l tanks
Equipment rental
Dive computer
Diving courses
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 the Northern Islands (long transit).

Day 3: Cabo Marshall (3-4 Dives)
Sightings often include mantas and barracuda.

Day 4: Punta Vicente Roca and Cabo Douglas (2-3 dives)
Sightings often include mola mola, turtles, and macrolife. PM Cabo Douglas (2 dives). Sightings include marine iguanas.

Day 5: Darwin Island (3 Dives)
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: Wolf Island (4 Dives)
06:30, 10:30, 2:00, and 4:30 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.

Day 7: Wolf and Darwin Islands (2 dives)
Morning dives at Wolf Island at 06:30, 10:30. Transit to Darwin Island for dives at 14:00 and 16:30. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.

Day 8: 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 9: Wolf Island (3 Dives)
06:30, 10:30, 14:00 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. Long 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 a great macro dive with an excellent chance of seeing sea horses, sea lions, and eagle rays. Lunch will be served while transiting to Santa Cruz (3 hours). PM 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 8:30 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $8,995 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
15Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Central Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands
19 dives
from $6,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
15 Jun 2026
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
22 Jun 2026
09:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Airport transfers
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$150 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - 10% to 15% of cruise rate
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
15l tanks - US$130 per trip
Equipment rental - US$250 per trip
Dive computer - US$100 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Enjoy up to 4 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Large marine life, including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions
Day 1:
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 after 1pm, have lunch, organize equipment, and listen to the safety briefings.

Day 2:
Equipment check, followed by two morning dives around north Baltra. In the afternoon, walk the path around North Seymour to see the large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Sightings of sea lions and marine iguanas are also common. In the evening, the vessel will begin the 16+ hour transit to the northern islands.

Day 3:
Take part in 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives around Wolf Island, with the possibility of a night dive as well. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.

Day 4:
Start the day with 2 morning dives at Wolf before transferring over to Darwin Island for two further dives in the afternoon.

Day 5:
Enjoy 4 dives around Darwin Island, with the possibility of seeing hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. In the evening, the vessel will transit back to Wolf Island.

Day 6:
After 3 more dives around Wolf Island, the boat will begin the long overnight transit back to the main archipelago.

Day 7:
Depending on travel time from Wolf Island, you will be able to take part in 1 or 2 dives around Cousin’s Rock - a great site for macro with an excellent chance of seeing seahorses, sea lions, and eagle rays. Lunch will be served during the 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz, where you will join a bus tour to the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also visit the Darwin Centre and enjoy dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora before returning to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.

Day 8:
Depart the vessel by 9am and 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $6,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
22Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Central Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands
19 dives
from $6,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
22 Jun 2026
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
29 Jun 2026
09:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Airport transfers
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$150 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - 10% to 15% of cruise rate
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
15l tanks - US$130 per trip
Equipment rental - US$250 per trip
Dive computer - US$100 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Enjoy up to 4 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Large marine life, including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions
Day 1:
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 after 1pm, have lunch, organize equipment, and listen to the safety briefings.

Day 2:
Equipment check, followed by two morning dives around north Baltra. In the afternoon, walk the path around North Seymour to see the large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Sightings of sea lions and marine iguanas are also common. In the evening, the vessel will begin the 16+ hour transit to the northern islands.

Day 3:
Take part in 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives around Wolf Island, with the possibility of a night dive as well. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.

Day 4:
Start the day with 2 morning dives at Wolf before transferring over to Darwin Island for two further dives in the afternoon.

Day 5:
Enjoy 4 dives around Darwin Island, with the possibility of seeing hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. In the evening, the vessel will transit back to Wolf Island.

Day 6:
After 3 more dives around Wolf Island, the boat will begin the long overnight transit back to the main archipelago.

Day 7:
Depending on travel time from Wolf Island, you will be able to take part in 1 or 2 dives around Cousin’s Rock - a great site for macro with an excellent chance of seeing seahorses, sea lions, and eagle rays. Lunch will be served during the 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz, where you will join a bus tour to the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also visit the Darwin Centre and enjoy dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora before returning to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.

Day 8:
Depart the vessel by 9am and 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $6,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out
29Jun 2026
8D / 7N
Central Archipelago, Darwin And Wolf Islands
19 dives
from $6,295
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 19
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 100 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
29 Jun 2026
12:00 PM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
Return
06 Jul 2026
09:00 AM
Baltra
Baltra Airport: GPS
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Tanks and weights
Towels and toiletries
Airport transfers
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Diving and travel insurance
National park fee - US$200 per person
Transit control card - US$20 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$150 per person
Chamber fee - US$35 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities - 10% to 15% of cruise rate
Nitrox - US$150 per trip
15l tanks - US$130 per trip
Equipment rental - US$250 per trip
Dive computer - US$100 per trip
Diving courses
Highlights
Witness the unparalleled biodiversity that inspired Charles Darwin
Enjoy up to 4 days with the hammerheads of Wolf and Darwin
Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
Explore North Seymour in search of iguanas and blue-footed boobies
Hike the highlands of Santa Cruz to a Galapagos tortoise sanctuary
See endemic penguins, fur seals, marine iguanas and giant tortoises
Dive with up to 30 different species of shark during one incredible trip!
Large marine life, including manta rays, dolphins and sea lions
Day 1:
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 after 1pm, have lunch, organize equipment, and listen to the safety briefings.

Day 2:
Equipment check, followed by two morning dives around north Baltra. In the afternoon, walk the path around North Seymour to see the large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Sightings of sea lions and marine iguanas are also common. In the evening, the vessel will begin the 16+ hour transit to the northern islands.

Day 3:
Take part in 2 morning dives and 2 afternoon dives around Wolf Island, with the possibility of a night dive as well. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.

Day 4:
Start the day with 2 morning dives at Wolf before transferring over to Darwin Island for two further dives in the afternoon.

Day 5:
Enjoy 4 dives around Darwin Island, with the possibility of seeing hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks. In the evening, the vessel will transit back to Wolf Island.

Day 6:
After 3 more dives around Wolf Island, the boat will begin the long overnight transit back to the main archipelago.

Day 7:
Depending on travel time from Wolf Island, you will be able to take part in 1 or 2 dives around Cousin’s Rock - a great site for macro with an excellent chance of seeing seahorses, sea lions, and eagle rays. Lunch will be served during the 3-hour transit to Santa Cruz, where you will join a bus tour to the highlands to see giant tortoises in their natural habitat. You can also visit the Darwin Centre and enjoy dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora before returning to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30pm.

Day 8:
Depart the vessel by 9am and 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.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
>12 months prior to departure - deposit fully refundable
>8 months prior to departure - 10% of regular rate
>6 months prior to departure - 20% of regular rate
>90 days prior to departure - 30% of regular rate
89 days or less prior to departure - Full payment due and non-refundable
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $6,295 /guest
Per person, diving included
Sold out

Cabins

Stateroom main deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable
Stateroom lower deck, convertible
Twin or double bed
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

Constructed in 2009, this steel motor yacht remains one of the Galapagos’ premier diving liveaboards. Offering elegant comfort and unique seven-night itineraries Humboldt Explorer liveaboard is designed to remind guests about the pleasures of diving, delivering unforgettable experiences in a bucket-list-worthy destination. With just 16 guests on board, this purpose-built 34-metre vessel is spacious and provides the relaxed and welcoming environment you long for when diving in the exceptional yet challenging waters of the Galapagos Islands.

Operated by the first Green Fins approved liveaboard fleet, guests can be confident in the Humboldt Explorer's commitment to safe and sustainable dive practices. And, building on their many years of experience in the region, the team behind Humboldt Explorer have developed the ultimate Galapagos itinerary, dedicating maximum time to the wonders of Wolf and Darwin Islands. For guests, this means even more time with the region’s marquee creature, hammerheads. But, of course, hammerheads aren’t the only reason people come to this incredible destination, and Humboldt Explorer also offers excursions to the Santa Cruz highlands in search of giant tortoises and North Seymour for a spot of bird watching.

Onboard the Humboldt Explorer

One of the island’s most popular liveaboards, Humboldt Explorer liveaboard comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests in eight welcoming cabins. The main deck saloon is fully air-conditioned and includes a plush entertainment corner complete with a TV and sofa, as well as the bar and dining area. Meals are served on this deck and feature a mix of International and Ecuadorian dishes. Snacks such as cookies and fruit are also provided free of charge, as are tea, coffee, soft drinks and local alcohol. Premium alcohol is also available at an additional charge. This vessel also features a partially covered sun deck with a Jacuzzi and ample seating - the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Diving from Humboldt Explorer

Humboldt Explorer’s large dive deck is located on the main deck and comes equipped with individual storage areas and a convenient bathroom. This vessel is particularly well suited to underwater photographers, offering a large camera table to prepare equipment for the next dive, as well as charging points for cameras, and separate freshwater rinse tanks. Certified guests can choose to dive with nitrox at an additional cost and naturalist diving instructors help divers make the most of the region’s renowned biodiversity.

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June 2022

Neha S

Overall, fantastic. Got a discount and a room to myself, which was lucky as the rooms are very small as it is!

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