Tiburon Explorer - Dive Itinerary 2026

Arrival to Baltra & Punta Carrion (1 Check-Out Dive)
Upon your arrival at Baltra Airport, you will be welcomed by the crew and transferred to the Galapagos liveaboard Tiburon Explorer. Once on board, you will settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch while receiving an introduction to the vessel and dive operations. In the afternoon, you will head to Punta Carrion for your check-out dive. This dive allows you to familiarize yourself with the equipment and procedures while observing schools of fish, rays, and reef sharks. After the dive, you will return to the yacht for dinner and an overnight navigation to the next destination.

Baltra North (2 Dives) & North Seymour (Land Visit)
In the morning, you will dive at Baltra North, where two dives are scheduled. These dives allow you to continue checking equipment and enjoy encounters with schools of fish, reef sharks, rays, and sea lions. After completing the dives, you will return to the yacht for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will visit North Seymour Island for a guided land excursion. During this walk, you will observe blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds, and land iguanas while learning about the island’s unique ecosystem. After the visit, you will return to the vessel. In the evening, you will depart for Wolf Island, beginning a long overnight navigation.

Wolf Island (4 Dives)
Today you will explore the legendary dive sites of Wolf Island. Four dives are scheduled, offering you incredible encounters with schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, and other pelagic species. You will also have the chance to spot sea turtles and colorful reef fish while navigating the nutrient-rich currents of the area. Between dives, you will return to the yacht for meals, rest, and dive briefings. In the evening, you will remain in the area or prepare for overnight navigation to the next destination.

Darwin Island (4 Dives)
Today you will dive at the world-famous sites around Darwin Island. Four dives are scheduled, giving you the opportunity to encounter large schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, and seasonal whale sharks. You will also enjoy observing rays, sea turtles, and abundant pelagic fish as you navigate the strong currents of this iconic dive location. Between dives, you will return to the yacht for meals, rest, and dive briefings. In the evening, you will remain in the area or begin navigation to the next destination.

Darwin Island (4 Dives)
Today you will dive at the world-famous sites around Darwin Island. Four dives are scheduled, giving you the opportunity to encounter large schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, manta rays, and seasonal whale sharks. You will also enjoy observing rays, sea turtles, and abundant pelagic fish as you navigate the strong currents of this iconic dive location. Between dives, you will return to the yacht for meals, rest, and dive briefings. In the evening, you will remain in the area or begin navigation to the next destination.

Cabo Douglas (1–2 Dives), Punta Vicente Roca (1–2 Dives) & Transit to Cousin’s Rock
In the morning, you will dive at Cabo Douglas, completing one to two dives. During these dives, you will explore underwater cliffs and caves while observing schools of tropical fish, reef sharks, sea turtles, and rays. Between dives, you will return to the yacht for rest and refreshments.

In the afternoon, you will dive at Punta Vicente Roca, completing one to two additional dives. Here, you will encounter sea lions, penguins, and a variety of colorful reef fish, while exploring dramatic rock formations and underwater tunnels. After the dives, you will return to the vessel and begin your transit to Cousin’s Rock, where you will prepare for the next day of diving.

Cabo Douglas (1–2 Dives), Punta Vicente Roca (1–2 Dives) & Transit to Cousin’s Rock
In the morning, you will dive at Cabo Douglas, completing one to two dives. During these dives, you will explore underwater cliffs and caves while observing schools of tropical fish, reef sharks, sea turtles, and rays. Between dives, you will return to the yacht for rest and refreshments.

In the afternoon, you will dive at Punta Vicente Roca, completing one to two additional dives. Here, you will encounter sea lions, penguins, and a variety of colorful reef fish, while exploring dramatic rock formations and underwater tunnels. After the dives, you will return to the vessel and begin your transit to Cousin’s Rock, where you will prepare for the next day of diving.

Baltra Departure
You will disembark from the vessel by 9:00 a.m. and be transferred to Baltra Airport. Here, you will complete your departure formalities before boarding your flight to the mainland, concluding your Galapagos adventure.