Please note that all trips onboard Humboldt Explorer will be exceptionally operated from Baltra to Baltra (Airport code GPS) until further notice.
Monday: Baltra (1 Check Out Dive at Punta Carrion)
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 11:30 am and 12 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard, Humboldt Explorer. Guests will board the vessel after 1:00pm, have lunch and listen to the briefings. After the briefings, the Humboldt Explorer will depart for a short crossing to Punta Carrion for a check-out dive and safety briefing. After dinner, the vessel will depart to the next scheduled destination.
Tuesday: Baltra North (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 divesSightings 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 are also common.
Depart for Northern Islands. (16+ hour transit)
Wednesday: Wolf Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Possible night dive.Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Night anchor at Wolf Island.
Thursday: Wolf Island (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 divesTransit to Darwin Island (2 Dives)
2:00 and 4:30 dives
Sightings often include hammerheads, red-lipped batfish, eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Friday: Darwin Island (4 Dives)
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Transit to Wolf Island
Saturday: Wolf Island (3 Dives)
6:30, 9:00 and 11:00 divesSightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks, and silky sharks.
Long transit to Cousin’s Rock (20+ hours)
Sunday: Cousin’s Rock (1-2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives (number of dives dependent on travel time from Wolf Island)This is 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. Visit the town of Puerto Ayora and the Darwin Centre on your own. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Humboldt Explorer at 8:30 pm.
Monday:Baltra
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.
PRICING
| All Staterooms: Twin or queen beds, dresser, closet, flat panel TV/DVD and private ensuite bathroom with shower. Main deck cabins with large windows and lower deck cabins with elevated windows. | January 2022 - June 2022: $5,995 | |
| July 2022 - June 2024: $6,195 July 2024 - June 2025: $6,295 | ||
| Plus: Galapagos National Park Fee ($100), Chamber Support Fee ($35), Tourist card ($20), and fuel tax. Airfare to Galapagos Islands and land options before/after cruise additional. Guaranteed Single Occupancy is billed an additional 80% of the retail stateroom price. Onboard charges may be paid in cash or with Visa or MasterCard only. US Dollars larger than $20 are not accepted on board or at local banks. Credit card payments aboard the vessel and elsewhere in Ecuador are subject to a 12% IVA and 5% service fee. Package includes: 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel; up to 4 dives daily (weather permitting); 3 meals daily, except Sunday’s evening meal; between-dive snacks; towels, linens, etc.; use of tanks, weights, and weight belts; all air fills; transfers within Galapagos Islands for same-day arrivals & departures; local alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages. Rates may increase for existing reservations and will be confirmed no later than 12 months before the charter departure date. Please note that all trips onboard Humboldt Explorer will be exceptionally operated from Baltra to Baltra (Airport code GPS) until further notice.
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Single supplement (for not sharing cabin) 80%
INCLUDED
- 7 nights/8 days aboard the vessel
- Up to 4 dives daily (Weather Permitting).
- 3 meals daily, except Sunday’s evening meal
- Between-dive snacks
- Towels, linens
- Use of tanks, weights and weight belts
- All air fills
- Transfers within Galapagos Islands for same day arrivals & departures
- Local alcohol
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Fuel tax is included in the retail price as of July 1st, 2021.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to/from Galapagos
- Dive instruction and retails sales
- Dive gear rental (Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, dive computer, fins, masks, booties, gloves, hoods)
- Crew gratuities
- Trip Cancellation & Dive Accident Insurance
- Premium Alcoholic Beverages
- Galapagos National Park tax – USD 100 per person, cash only.
- Ingala Transit Card USD 20 per person, cash only).
- Nitrox: USD 150 per person.
- Hyperbaric chamber fee USD 35 per person.
- Fuel tax USD 150 per person (until June 30th, 2021).
DIVING EQUIPMENT RENTAL PRICES PER PERSON PER WEEK:
- A Package -BCD, Regulator, Console, wetsuit (does not include computer) $ 250
- Regulator Package with gauges, octopus and inflator $ 90
- Computer $ 100
- BCD $ 90
- Full Body Wetsuit $ 75 (7mm)
- Hooded Vest $ 35
- Mask & Snorkel $ 25
- Fins/booties $ 50
- DIN/Yoke Adaptor (limited availability) $ 25
- 15 Liters Tank $ 130
- Nitrox fills $ 150 per week
Payment Terms
- Deposit Required Upon Reservation: 30% of regular rate
- Final Payment / Balance Due: 90 days prior departure
- 8 months to 12 months before departure: 10% of regular rate
- 6 months to 8 months before departure: 20% of regular rate
- 90 days to 6 months before departure: 30% of regular rate
- 89 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate
- 12 months to 18 months before departure: 5% of regular rate
- 8 months to 12 months before departure: 10% of regular rate
- 6 months to 8 months before departure: 20% of regular rate
- 90 days to 6 months before departure: 30% of regular rate
- 89 to 0 days before departure: 100% of regular rate
These terms apply to the original date booked. If passengers change travel date then these terms do not apply.
