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“Luxury trip with wonderful crew and amazing experiences. The diving was magical. Incredible marine life. The crew really made efforts to make you feel at home. The boat was kept to a high standard 100% of the trip. Everyone was friendly and I would highly recommend this specific liveaboard.”
Recommended for: Friendly, warm and professional crew. Effort crew members put in to make your experience perfect. Outside of the diving, the food onboard was fantastic.
Customer Review By Nathan M, from: United Kingdom scored the Tiburon Explorer 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 84 reviews and information click here: Tiburon Explorer .
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Tiburon Explorer Boat Features
The Tiburon Explorer liveaboard scores 56% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 9 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Tiburon 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
- • Leisure deck
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Tiburon Explorer include the following: Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
- • WIFI Internet
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Tiburon Explorer Cabin Features
The Tiburon Explorer liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Tiburon 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
- 5 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 4 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
- • TV in cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Tiburon Explorer include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries

Tiburon Explorer Diving Features
The Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard scores 66% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 14 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Tiburon 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. You’ll also find it offers sidemount diving for divers who prefer to carry one or two scuba cylinders on their sides, instead of on their back, which allows for easier access to wrecks.
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Rinse hoses
- • Scuba diving course (limited to a nitrox course)
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Sidemount diving
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Tiburon Explorer include the following: Camera room, Camera station, Rebreather support, 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

Tiburon Explorer Food & Dining Features
The Tiburon Explorer liveaboard scores 78% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 11 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Tiburon Explorer liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard. What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Al fresco dining
- • BBQ area
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Fine cuisine
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Tiburon Explorer include the following: Beach BBQ, Half-board option, Set menu dinner.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks

Tiburon Explorer Drink & Refreshment Features
The Tiburon 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 Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are included in your price of the liveaboard. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives. What’s more, 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, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails.
- • Bar
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Free wine w/dinner
- • Welcome cocktails
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Tiburon Explorer include the following: Fine wines selection.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Drinking water
- • Soft drinks
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails

Tiburon Explorer Other Recreational Activities
The Tiburon 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 Tiburon 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
- • Naturalist guide
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Tiburon Explorer include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Massage, Naturalist itineraries, Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
- • Naturalist guide

Tiburon Explorer Included in the Price
When you book the Tiburon 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 Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Alcoholic beverages
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Naturalist guide
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Soft drinks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ WiFi internet

Tiburon Explorer Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Tiburon 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 Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard.
- + Gratuities
- + Hotel transfer
- + Laundry service
- + Nitrox
- + Nitrox course
- + Rental gear

Tiburon Explorer Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Tiburon 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 Tiburon Explorer Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Chamber fees
- ! Fuel surcharge
- ! National park fees
- ! Visas and fees

Vessel Details
- Length: 39.5m (129.6ft)
- Beam: 7.5m (24.6ft)
- Max guests: 16
- Cabins: 9
- Bathrooms: 9

Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Tiburon Explorer are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Tiburon Explorer. Tiburon Explorer liveaboard scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 17 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light