Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Excellent boat and great Galapagos diving. Crew were super friendly and genuinely enjoyed working together. The food was different each day with a wide spread for lunches and dinners. Cabins were cleaned multiple times a day. Dive guides were experts in the area.”
Recommended for: Crew. Diving and nature. Boat spec.
Customer Review By Daniel S, from: United Kingdom scored the Humboldt Explorer 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 104 reviews and information click here: Humboldt Explorer .
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Humboldt Explorer Boat Features
The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 8 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. What’s more, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Deck towels
- • WIFI Internet
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Humboldt Explorer Cabin Features
The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard scores 36% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 4 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 8 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Seaview cabins
- • TV in cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Daily housekeeping, Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Non-smoking rooms, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
Humboldt Explorer Diving Features
The Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard scores 57% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 12 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Scuba diving course (limited to a nitrox course)
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Camera room, Outside showers, Rebreather support, Rinse hoses, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Scuba diving courses other than nitrox.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Humboldt Explorer Food & Dining Features
The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard scores 35% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 5 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Buffet style, Fine cuisine, Half-board option, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Western food.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Humboldt Explorer Drink & Refreshment Features
The Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard scores 85% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 6 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are included in your price of the liveaboard. In addition, it has a selection of fine wines onboard, which is included in the cost of your trip. What’s more, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. You’ll also find it includes a free wine with dinner as part of the cost of the trip. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes alcoholic beverages, drinking water, soft drinks, and tea & coffee.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Fine wines selection
- • Free soft drinks
- • Free wine w/dinner
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Welcome cocktails.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
Humboldt Explorer Other Recreational Activities
The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard scores 17% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 3 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below). The Humboldt Explorer liveaboard includes a jacuzzi/hot tub for you to enjoy after a long day of scuba diving to help you fully relax and unwind on your scuba diving holiday.
- • Jacuzzi / hot tub
- • Library
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Humboldt Explorer Included in the Price
When you book the Humboldt Explorer dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Galapagos. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ WiFi internet
Humboldt Explorer Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Humboldt Explorer dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Galapagos.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard.
- + Airport transfer
- + Gratuities
- + Land excursions
- + Local flights
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Rental gear
- + Snorkel Gear
Humboldt Explorer Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Humboldt Explorer dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees are mandatory to support conservation efforts in Galapagos and protect the underwater ecosystems you will be diving.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Fuel surcharges may apply depending on current fuel costs at the time of your dive safari. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Chamber fees
- ! Fuel surcharge
- ! National park fees
- ! Visas and fees
Vessel Details
- Length: 33.99m (111.5ft)
- Beam: 6.49m (21.3ft)
- Max guests: 16
- Cabins: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Humboldt Explorer are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Humboldt Explorer. Humboldt Explorer liveaboard scores 47% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 8 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Depth Sounder
- • Emergency Rafts
- • First Aid Kits
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Humboldt Explorer include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Crew Trained in First Aid, E.P.I.R.B. Distress System, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV, Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers, Fishfinder, Satellite & Mobile Phones, Search light.