TIBURON EXPLORER YACHT – DIVING LIVEABOARD
Tiburon Explorer – Luxury Galapagos Diving Liveaboard
The Tiburon Explorer is a modern and spacious diving yacht designed for an exclusive Galapagos adventure with only 16 passengers onboard. Specially built for diving enthusiasts, it offers access to some of the world's most spectacular marine life, including hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, dolphins, turtles, Galapagos sharks, and large schools of rays.
The yacht features 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the Main and Lower Decks, all equipped with private bathrooms and ocean views. Accommodations include queen-bed cabins as well as convertible twin cabins, providing flexibility for couples, friends, and solo travelers.
Guests can relax in the comfortable salon and dining area, enjoy drinks at the onboard bar, unwind in the hot tub on the partially covered sun deck, and stay connected with satellite Wi-Fi.
Designed with divers in mind, the Tiburon Explorer boasts a spacious dive deck complete with a camera table, charging stations, personal gear storage, rinse tanks, and easy access to two large dive tenders, ensuring a seamless and comfortable diving experience throughout the voyage.
CAPACITY
16 PASSENGERS
CAPACITY
2 DIVING INSTRUCTORS
CABINS
9 CABINS
CREW
9 CREW
WI-FI
SERVICE
GALAPAGOS LIVEABOARD DIVING EXPEDITION – ITINERARY
Trip Type:
Diving Cruise
Group Size:
Up to 16 guests
Itinerary:
Diving Sites & Islands Visited
Key Activities:
World-class scuba diving combined with hiking, snorkeling, panga rides, kayaking, and wildlife observation with expert naturalist and dive guides.
Duration:
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Starts At:
Baltra Island (GPS)
Tour Ends At:
Baltra Island (GPS)
Activity Level:
Moderate activity including daily diving, hiking on uneven terrain, snorkeling, panga rides, and optional kayaking. Suitable for most healthy guests with basic fitness and certified diving experience.
KEY ISLAND
- Baltra
- Baltra Northeast
- Wolf Island
- Darwin Island
- Isabela Island
- Fernandina Island
- Cousins Rock
- Santa Cruz
- Baltra
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES DURING YOUR EXPEDITION
World-Class Diving in the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are one of the most spectacular diving destinations on Earth, renowned for their massive schools of hammerhead sharks and extraordinary marine biodiversity. Divers have the opportunity to encounter whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, dolphins, sea lions, marine iguanas, turtles, penguins, mola mola, and countless species of tropical fish in a pristine and protected marine ecosystem.
From July to November, nutrient-rich currents attract whale sharks to the legendary dive sites of Darwin and Wolf Islands, creating unforgettable underwater encounters. Throughout the year, divers can also enjoy incredible sightings of hammerheads, large schools of fish, and unique endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
Whether you are seeking thrilling big-animal encounters or one of the planet's most diverse underwater environments, the Galapagos offers a truly once-in-a-lifetime diving adventure.
DIVE DECK:
Main Deck
The Main Deck features six guest staterooms, 1-6, each with private bath and shower, air-conditioning, ample storage and large windows providing guests with amazing ocean views. Cabins 1 and 2 (Front) have queen beds only. Cabins 3-6 have queen or twin beds. The dining area, lounge/entertainment area, bar and large dive deck are also located on the Main Deck.
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
Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables (2), used for passenger transport and diver pickup
EQUIPMENT ON BOARD:
The spacious diving platform is equipped with individual equipment containers
- Air
- Nitrox filling stations
- Tank supports
- A separate freshwater rinse tank for underwater camera equipment
- A dedicated camera table with charging stations and individual storage areas.
- Diving operations are carried out from two large pangas (boats), which are easily accessible from the diving platform
COMFORT ONBOARD TIBURON YACHT
The Tiburon Explorer offers 9 comfortable, air-conditioned staterooms for up to 16 guests. Located on the Main and Lower Decks, all cabins feature private bathrooms, ocean views, ample storage space, and flexible bedding with twin beds that can be converted into a queen bed for couples, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your Galapagos diving adventure.
SUN DECK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 125 ft (38 meters)
Beam: 4.6 ft (7.5 meters)
Electricity: 110v - 220v
Speed: 12 knots
Vessel Specifications
The Tiburon Explorer is a spacious 38-meter (125 ft) liveaboard designed for an intimate diving experience with only 16 guests onboard. Cruising at 12 knots, the yacht offers comfort, stability, and personalized service provided by a professional crew of 9 members and 2 experienced dive instructors.
The vessel is equipped with both 110V and 220V electrical outlets, making it convenient for international travelers and underwater photographers throughout their Galapagos diving adventure.
SOCIAL AREAS
DECK PLANS
The Lower Deck offers three comfortable suites with private bathrooms, air conditioning, ample storage, and flexible bedding configurations. Designed for comfort and privacy, these cabins provide a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring the Galapagos underwater world.
The Main Deck is the social heart of the yacht, featuring six spacious staterooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, ample storage, and large ocean-view windows. Guests can also enjoy the dining area, lounge and entertainment space, onboard bar, and the large dive deck designed for easy access to diving activities.
The Sun Deck is the perfect place to relax between dives, featuring a spacious lounge area, a bar, comfortable seating, and a hot tub. The partially covered deck offers panoramic ocean views and plenty of space to unwind.
INCLUSIONS
- Transfers in Galapagos Islands.
- Airport-yacht-airport transfers (only guaranteed if passengers arrive at the scheduled meeting point, date and time).
- Accommodation with all amenities.
- 3 meals daily, except Sunday’s evening meal
- Between-dive snacks
- Up to 4 dives daily (Weather Permitting).
- Local alcohol
- All visits and excursions according to the itinerary.
- Shampoo, hair conditioner, and soap for daily use.
- Unlimited purified water, coffee and tea.
- Towels, linens
EXCLUSIONS
- Flight tickets Quito - Galapagos - Quito
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 per person)
- INGALA control Card ($20 per person)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Dive gear rental (Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, dive computer, fins, masks, booties, gloves, hoods)
- Fuel tax USD 150 per person
- Nitrox $150
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Trip Cancellation & Dive Accident Insurance
- Hyperbaric Chamber Fee Usd35 per person
- Additional services not indicated
- Dive instruction and retails sales
