Galapagos Islands
* 4 spaces available *
September 20 – 27, 2025
Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species.
Availability: In Stock
* 4 spaces available *
Skill Level: Advanced Certification or Higher
Tiburon Explorer
Trip Leader: Jane Steinbrecher
Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. Located at the confluence of three ocean currents, the Galápagos are a ‘melting pot’ of marine species. Ongoing seismic and volcanic activity reflects the processes that formed the islands. These processes, together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual animal life – such as the land iguana, the giant tortoise and the many types of finch – that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835. Enjoy world class diving aboard the luxury liveaboard, the Tiburon Explorer. The TibEx has a professional crew providing 5 star service for up to 16 guests. Scuba divers will enjoy up to four thrilling dives each day. The brand new TibEx was designed for diver comfort and features dive platforms, fresh water showers, equipment rentals and plenty of gear storage, Nitrox, two dive masters and fresh warm towels after every dive. The TibEx takes scuba divers to the best dive sites including Wolf and Darwin Islands where Galapagos sharks, hammerheads, turtles, schools of tuna, manta rays, whale sharks and white tip sharks can be found.
Inclusions:
- 7 nights/8 days aboard the Tiburon Explorer
- 3 meals daily, plus between-dive snacks
- Up to 4 dives each day depending on weather
- One day permit diving Darwin
- Use of tanks, weights, and belts
- All domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Airport transfers between Baltra airport and boat for same day arrivals and departures
- Ocean First trip leader
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Hotel accommodations before or after cruise
- Fuel surcharge – currently $150 per person
- Galapagos entry fee $200 per person
- Galapagos tourist card $20 per person
- Hyperbaric chamber fee $35 per person
- Last evening dinner
- Rental equipment, Nitrox (currently $150/week) and retail charges
- Crew gratuities
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Travel and Dive Insurance
Trip Cost:
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Double Occupancy Stateroom: Starting at $7,295 per person
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit required to reserve: $1500
- Final payment due by June 1, 2025
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance