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We, on the Humboldt Explorer, highly recommended our 8 or 15 days cruises to the North Islands of Darwin And Wolf.

An impressive biodiversity which goes from the big schools of Hammerhead sharks to the large and graceful swimming of the Whale Shark.

We are ready to show all the beauty of the Galápagos Islands with the professionalism you are looking for.

Scheduled excursions always start and finish in San Cristobal. The ship dock is reached in a short 5-10 minute bus ride from the airport in San Christobal.

Features - Live aboard including Darwin and Wolf Islands are recommnended for intermediate and advanced divers with experience in strong currents and 7 mm. we suit. The dive deck is equipped with individual gear bins, large camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse tank for underwater camera equipment. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck. The Humboldt Explorer is also equipped with a satellite telephone for emergency calls worldwide.

Humboldt Explorer - Galapagos diving

Accommodation - The M/V Humboldt Explorer comfortably accommodates 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned rooms, all of which have private bathroom facilities. Most rooms have twin bunks that convert to larger beds for couples, flat screen televisions and all have windows to maximize the view of the Pacific Ocean and Galapagos Archipelago. Cabins are located on the main and lower decks. The air-conditioned salon on the main deck includes dining tables, TV, VCR, CD/DVD, video library and lounge area. Sunning/viewing areas, ample seating and a jacuzzi are located on the top level.

Humboldt Explorer - Galapagos diving

Diving - The dives are mostly performed off dive dinghies. Each day 3 dives will be offered. Under current National Parks guidelines, no night dives are allowed by any vessels within the Galapagos National Park.

The ship has a Nitrox membrane system, diving with Nitrox is an additional charge. The waters surrounding the Galapagos Islands are quite cool. From December to May: 21°-27°C (70°-80°F) and from June to November 15°-23°C (60°-75°F). You should bring at least a 5mm - 7mm wetsuit (semidry) with hood, boots and gloves. If you have, bring a dry suit.

Galapagos Diving areas

Dive area - The dive sites of the Galapagos Islands possess some of the world's most spectacular large fish varieties. Some of the biggest attractions include huge hammerhead schools, countless Galapagos sharks, sea lions and sea turtles. The impressive underwater lava formations of the islands create a bizarre landscape with unique vegetation.

Highlights include the far north of Wolf and Darwin Islands (hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles). The schedule is determined by the captain and may change depending on weather conditions.

Insurance & safety in your Galapagos Islands Diving Cruise

There is not insurance included in the programs and we highly recommend all divers to have their DAN insurance before going to Galápagos Island. We also recommend to bring dive alert.

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