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Humboldt Explorer

M/V Humboldt Explorer is a premium liveaboard offering world-class diving in the Galápagos, featuring comfortable cabins, expert guides, and thrilling encounters with hammerheads, whale sharks, and marine iguanas.

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Cabins

Deck plan

Features & facilities

Boat features & facilities

  • Partially covered sundeck

  • Jacuzzi

  • Air-conditioned salon

  • Dining area

  • Bar

  • Entertainment area

  • Lounge area

  • Satellite telephone for emergency calls worldwide

Dive features & facilities

  • Large dive deck

  • Bathroom

  • Large camera table with charging station

  • Individual storage areas

  • Rinse bins for cameras and another for gear

  • Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck

Location

Embarkation from Balta Island.

Dive OvervieW

The Galapagos Islands are an epic destination for divers in search of big animals like hammerheads and other sharks, mantas, turtles and sea lions. Theres also prolific schooling fish and endemic species like marine iguanas, giant tortoises, flightless cormorants and penguins, all in an isolated and unique environment.Unlike other boats, which are only licensed to spend 3 days in Worf & Darwin, the Humboldt Explorer stands out with a license allowing 4 days in these areas. This extended duration is especially appealing to pelagic enthusiasts, offering a unique advantage for those who seek a more immersive experience.

[See: Galapagos Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

The 16-passenger Humboldt Explorer provides 8 air-conditioned rooms located on the main and lower decks; each has a private bathroom, flat screen television and ocean view. All rooms except rooms 3 & 4 (forward below deck) can be converted to either one queen bed or two twin beds.   

Food & Drinks

Aboard the Humboldt Explorer, lunch and evening meals usually consist of lots of salad, potatoes, rice, chicken, beef, pork, and fish. Breakfast is the usual fare of eggs, cereal, toast and fresh fruits. If you have any dietary restrictions or requests, please indicate so on your application form. Please note that specific brands of soft drinks, dressings and foods are often unavailable in the islands, and that it can be very difficult for us to find low-fat or soy products, fresh fruit, fish, and other items common elsewhere.

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Practical information

Time Zone

UTC-6

Local Currency

USD (US Dollar)

Language

English & Spanish

Electricity

120 V

Payment methods

Cash, Visa or MasterCard

Boat specifications

Renovated: March 2023

Registry: Pto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos Islands

Length: 111.5 ft (34 meters)

Beam: 21.3 ft (6.5 meters)

Draft: 8.2 ft (2.5 meters)

Tonnage: 169 ITC

Main engines: Detroit Diesel 6V92, 350 hp

Generators: 2x Perkins 73 kW

Maximum Speed: 10 knots

Fuel Capacity: 5,300 gallons (20,000 liters)

Range: 1,800 nm

Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment

Air Systems: 2 electric Bauer compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox, bank storage

Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables (2), used for passenger transport and diver pickup

Maximum guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of crews: 7 crews and 2 guides

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