Expertise Since 1987
Rated Excellent
FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS
About Tiburon Explorer®
Scuba Diving in the Galapagos Islands
Built in 2020, the elegant & spacious 16-passenger M/V Tiburon Explorer is Galapagos Island’s premier liveaboard. It provides 9 air-conditioned staterooms located on the main deck (6 cabins) and lower deck (3 cabins), all of which have private bathrooms and stunning ocean views. All cabins, except cabin 1 main deck have twin beds that 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.
This vessel has been certified by Green Fins as an eco-liveaboard and PADI Eco-Center. Green Fins Certified Members are operators who have committed to following the Green Fins Code of Conduct and have achieved a minimum standard of environmental performance during their annual assessments. Learn more here.
Length overall: 125 ft (38 meters)
Beam: 24.6 ft (7.5 meters)
Draft: 7.1 ft (2.20 meters)
Tonnage: 360 gross tons
Main engines: 2 Engines MTU serie 60 , 475 HP each
Maximum Speed: 12 knots
Accommodations: 16 passengers in 9 air-conditioned staterooms on main and lower decks, all with private bathrooms and showers. 1 main deck stateroom has a queen bed only while eight staterooms have twin beds and can be converted to queen beds for couples. Up to 9 crew and 2 guides in the Cruise Director Cabin.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Air Systems: 2 electric Bauer compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox
Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables (2), used for passenger transport and diver pickup
Accessories: Diving Equipment
The Sun Deck features a large lounge area, bar, a partially covered sun deck and a hot tub with ample seating.
The Main Deck features six guest staterooms, 1-6, each with private bath and shower, air-conditioning, ample storage and large windows providing guests with amazing ocean views. Cabin 1 (Front) has a queen bed only (Cabin 1 is only available for people who purchased a guaranteed single occupancy supplement). Cabins 2-6 have queen or twin beds. The dining area, lounge/entertainment area, bar and large dive deck are also located on the Main Deck.
The Lower Deck comprises 3 suites, 7-9, each with private bath and shower, queen or twin beds, air-conditioning, port windows and ample storage.
