Follow Darwin – Journey to the Galapagos: June 5-12, 2027
There's a reason why Galapagos liveaboard diving is on every divers' bucket list. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Galapagos National Park is a paradise of protected islands bursting with unique marine life found nowhere else on earth. 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.
With so much to see, we offer all of our itineraries that include tours ashore to see endemic giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and more. If you like natural spaces, sharks, and spectacular diving, then liveaboard scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands is a must!
TIBURON EXPLORER® LIVEABOARD, GALAPAGOS
The NEW, elegant & spacious 16-passenger M/V Tiburon Explorer Galapagos diving liveaboard provides 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the main and lower decks; all of which have private bathrooms and ocean views. Two cabins situated on the main deck have queen beds only. All other cabins have twin beds and the cabins can be converted to queen beds for couples. 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. WiFi with Satellite Internet connection is available onboard (see package prices in our FAQ's section)
The Tiburon Explorer's large dive deck 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.
LIVEABOARD ITINERARIES
Mornings aboard a Galapagos Islands liveaboard start early to maximize dive time. Many of the marine reserve's islands are only accessible by boat meaning little traffic and lots of shark action. Each itinerary has amazing underwater photography opportunities due to their unique geomorphological formations and all with an incredible array of sea life. The Galapagos Islands are worth the visit!
Tiburon Explorer spends 3 days at Wolf and Darwin, then one day in Cabo Douglas & Punta Vincente Roca - here you may encounter endemic Marine Iguanas and shy Mola Molas.
Tiburon Explorer - 8 Days/7 Nights Itinerary
Saturday: 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 between 11:00 am and 12 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard, Tiburon Explorer®. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organize equipment and listen to the safety briefings.
Sunday: Baltra North (2 Dives)
Equipment 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 (on land) are also common.
Depart for Wolf Island (long transit)
Monday: Wolf Island (3-4 Dives)
10:30. 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Possible night dive.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale shark (in season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks
Tuesday: 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
Wednesday: Wolf Island (3-4 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 Cabo Douglas (12 hours)
Thursday: Cabo Douglas (1-2 Dives)
Sightings include marine iguanas.
Transit to Punta Vicente Roca
Punta Vicente Roca (1-2 Dives)
Sightings often include mola mola, turtles and macro life
Transit to Cousins Rock (10 hours)
Friday: Cousins Rock (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives
This is a 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 Tiburon Explorer at 8:30pm.
Saturday: Baltra
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.
DIVING HIGHLIGHTS
- Up to 19 dives from a large panga
- 3-4 days diving at the famous Wolf & Darwin Islands
- Dramatic sites with offshore pinnacles and reefs
- Whale sharks from June - November
- Schooling Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, and hammerheads
- Mola mola and marine iguanas (Tiburon Explorer® only for 7-night trips and Humboldt Explorer® for 10-night trips)
- Sightings of eagle rays, Mobula rays, sea lions, dolphins, tuna, giant angelfish, and red-lipped batfish. Macro photographers will have their fill of sea horses, barnacle blennies, coral hawkfish, and many others.
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
- 8 days/7 nights aboard Tiburon Explorer®
- 2-4 dives a day (up to 19 dives for the 7-night itinerary)
- 3 meals daily, except Friday’s evening meal; between-dive snacks, and alcohol/non-alcohol beverages
- Transfers between airport (Baltra/GPS) and vessel for same day arrivals & departures
- Tanks, weights and weight belts; all air fills, fuel tax and towels
- Two land excursions to visit and see local endemic life (weather permitting)
- Dive Green & Green Fins sustainability
Not included in the dive package:
- International and domestic airfare
- Transit nights and meals in Quito or Guayaquil
- Galapagos National Park fee ($200), chamber support fee ($35), tourist card ($20)
- Scuba training
- Rental dive equipment
- Nitrox: $150 extra
- Fuel Surcharge: US$150 per person
- Crew gratuities
- Travel and dive accident insurance (highly recommended)
- Any hotels, meals, or incidentals not included in the dive package
Travel Tip: Due to the advanced nature of diving conditions in the Galapagos, divers should have extensive experience with currents, rough seas, and diving in thicker wetsuits. We strongly recommend a minimum of 60-100 logged dives in varied conditions. Anyone without adequate experience may not be able to make all offered dives, depending on conditions.
LAND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- 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 beach town Puerto Ayora
Rates may increase for existing reservations and will be confirmed no later than 12 months before the charter departure date.
COMPLETE PACKAGE PRICING:
Normal pricing for this dive liveaboard package is $7295, but this package was secured at DEMA, and the price is $6495 per person. All pricing are in US Dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Guaranteed Single Occupancy is billed an additional 80% of the retail stateroom price.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Deposit: $1500 to reserve your space (deposit is non-refundable)
Subsequent Payment: $1500 is due on June 1, 2026
Final Payment: Balance is due on April 1, 2027
Passport requirement – must have 6 months remaining until expiration date upon return to USA.
For all dive trips, consider purchasing travel insurance, and dive accident insurance. Both are highly recommended, and are made available to purchase!
To purchase DAN dive accident insurance, please scroll to the bottom of this page, and click on the DAN banner link, Join DAN Today!, then follow the prompts on DAN’s website.
To purchase travel insurance, please scroll to the bottom of this page, and click on the DAN banner link, Purchase Travel Insurance?, then follow the prompts on DAN’s website.
REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN
Some sunscreen ingredients are not safe for corals; these include oxybenzone. Research indicates that these chemicals can cause DNA damage to corals, promote viruses in corals, and contribute to the bleaching of corals. So that we can help protect our reefs, we encourage our guests to choose and use a sunscreen that is “coral safe”.
To purchase eco-friendly sunscreen products, please scroll to the bottom of this page, and click on the Stream2Sea banner link, use code, “cleanreef” for a 10% discount.
** AIRFARE SOLD SEPARATELY **
Price is per person and based on double occupancy and items specified. Space is subject to availability, price subject to change without notice and not guaranteed until deposit is received. Cost for airfare cannot be guaranteed until paid and ticketed. Some restrictions may apply.
* Credit card or any payments made through the PayPal invoice will be charged an additional 3.5% (5% international payers). This fee covers the cost of the PayPal fee. Venmo, Zelle, Send Money to Friends and Family, and checks are always welcome.
If interested, please contact Andy Skuntz, at Colorado Dive + Travel Adventures, email to askuntz@yahoo.com, or call at 719-322-6941. This exciting trip will fill up fast.
Trip flyer, terms and conditions, and a trip application will be provided. Once the application is complete, please return to Andy via fax or email, then an invoice for the designated deposit will be provided.
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