1702 E. Prince Rd. Tucson AZ 85719
(520) 326-2424
Galapagos
The Dive Shop
Epic Adventure aboard the Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard
June 7 - 14, 2027
Starting at:
$6395
p.p., double occupancy
Humboldt Explorer liveaboard
June 7 - 14, 2027
Galapagos Islands
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galapagos National Park is a paradise of protected islands bursting with unique marine life found nowhere else on earth. Located on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, The Galapagos Islands have been an integral part of history and science since Charles Darwin ventured there in 1835. Darwin was on a special voyage to study the unique and endemic species found there. His research led to his widely accepted theory of evolution by natural selection. The extreme isolation of The Galapagos Islands located 1000km from continental Ecuador and the confluence of three ocean currents with ongoing seismic and volcanic activity have together resulted in the development of some very special and unusual animal life.
Diving adventures here encompass everything from aggregating hammerheads and whale sharks, to penguins, marine iguanas, and more. The sheer number of rare species is nothing short of incredible. Plus, at the isolated Wolf and Darwin Islands, you can watch as huge schools of scalloped hammerheads, silky sharks, and tuna float on by. There’s a reason why liveaboard diving in the Galapagos Islands is on every divers’ bucket list.
Package Includes:
- 7 nights/8 days aboard the Humboldt Explorer liveaboard
- 3 meals daily, plus snacks between dives
- 2-4 dives daily - total of 17-19 dives.
- Use of tanks, weights, and belts
- All domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Free satelite Wi-Fi.
- Roundtrip airport transfers between Baltra airport (GPS) and boat for same-day arrivals and departures
- All Taxes
Diving
Galapagos aboard the Humboldt Explorer
Your Galapagos Liveaboard diving adventure will encompass everything from sharks to nudibranchs, and more. The islands are best known for amazing shark diving around Wolf and Darwin Islands. These small and remote islands are best reached by liveaboard vessels for divers. For pelagic lovers the Humboldt Explorer spends four days at Darwin and Wolf Island famous for its sharks. Your diving experience here will generally include Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, and lots of schooling hammerheads being cleaned by king angelfish. Seeing marine turtles, schools of tuna, eagle rays, and sea lions are very common, and seeing a whale shark is very possible from June through November.
All the islands you travel to are amazing sites for underwater photography. Macro photographers will have their fill of sea horses, barnacle blennies, coral hawkfish, and many others. An abundance of rays is at many of the dive sites (including spotted rays, marble rays, golden rays, and stingrays) along with sea lions, sea turtles, schools of grunts, and snappers. The variety of life in the water is unlike any other place, with thick schools of the native brown striped Salema, snappers, groupers, Chevron barracuda, and huge sea turtles.
Humboldt Explorer’s itinerary include land tours to see these local creatures: North Seymour Island walking tour; Santa Cruz Highlands tour to see giant tortoises; large colonies of blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, sea lions and marine iguanas; free time to explore the beach town Puerto Ayora.
Schedule while onboard the Humboldt Explorer
Monday: Baltra
Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning (please make sure to land in Baltra not later than 12:30pm). The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport between 12:00 noon and 1 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard, Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organize equipment and listen to the safety briefings.
Tuesday: Baltra North (2 Dives)
Equipement check, 7:00 and 10:00 dives
Sightings include rays and schools of fish.
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).
Wednesday: Wolf Island (3-4 Dives)
10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Possible night dive.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Night anchor at Wolf Island.
Thursday: Wolf Island (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives
Transit to Darwin Island (2 Dives)
2:00 and 4:30 dives.
Sightings often include hammerheads, red-lipped batfish, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Friday: Darwin Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Transit to Wolf Island
Saturday: Wolf Island (3 Dives)
6:30, 9:00 and 11:00 dives.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Long transit to Cousin’s Rock (20+ hours)
Sunday: Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 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. Visit the town of Puerto Ayora and the Darwin Centre on your own. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30 pm.
Monday: Baltra
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.
Accommodations
Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard: A Favorite of Divers!
The 16-passenger MV Humboldt Explorer liveaboard was completely renovated in March 2023 and is a favorite among divers in the Galapagos Islands. The vessel offers eight air-conditioned staterooms located on the main and lower decks; each with a private bathroom, flat-screen television, and ocean view. The yacht features a partially covered sun deck with a hot tub and ample seating, a salon area with dining, a bar, and an entertainment area.
Humboldt Explorer has a large dive deck and includes a bathroom, a large camera table with a 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.
A great week aboard Humboldt Explorer is about more than the diving. From preparing gear on the dive deck to sharing stories over dinner, the crew takes pride in making guests feel welcome and well cared for. It’s the kind of personal service that guests remember long after they’ve returned home.
Not Included:
- Airfare (in/out of Baltra, Ecuador)
- Hotel accommodations
- Galapagos Entry Fee ($200, paid in cash)
- Tourist card ($20, paid cash)
- Fuel surcharge (currently $150)
- Evening dinner on last day in Puerto Aroyo
- Rental Equipment
- Nitrox ($150)
- Crew gratuities (paid in cash)
- Premium alcoholic beverges
- Dive and Travel Insurance
Package 1 (Standard rooms) Diver:
$6395.00 per person/dbl. occ.
$850 DEPOSIT REQUIRED
2nd Payment $1545 due October 10, 2026
Balance due March 1, 2027
Airfare not included
TBA
Rate is per person for 8 days/7 nights
Based on 2 persons per room.
$850 Deposit – Trip deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Balance of trip is NON-REFUNDABLE after payments are made to trip provider.
Passport Required
Call 520-326-DIVE for more information.
THE DIVE SHOP IS A PADI FIVE STAR INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The PADI System of diver education is based on progressive training that introduces skills, safety-related information and local environmental knowledge to student divers in stages. PADI courses are student-centered and provide maximum practice and realistic application.
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Contact information
1702 E. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
eMail: contact@AzDiveShop.com
RETAIL STORE HOURS
Mon – Thu: 12-7 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 12-5 p.m.
Sun: Closed
