Exploring The Pacific Ocean

| Updated on July 26, 2026
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Imagine spending a spectacular week sailing the warm waters of The Galapagos Islands a genuine jewel of Ecuador. Imagine watching nature in their natural and pristine environment; indulging yourself in a tranquil cruise surrounded by the blue waters and islands of this tropical paradise. It’s all possible here in this one of a kind tropical oasis. There are many options to choose from to plan your dream getaway depending on your tastes, and your budget. Let´s explore some options…

The Queen ofGalapagos

The ultimate luxury vessel designed to give you the privacy and ambiance as if it were your own personal luxury yacht, giving you the feeling of a sultan of the seas. All the luxuries you expect are built in to enjoy the most spectacular vacation in the ecuadorian paradise.

A perfect collection of shore excursions tailored precisely to your desires. Enjoy meals prepared by a premier international chef and served in an intimate, impeccable style along with a superb collection of fine wines or other top shelve beverages of your liking.

The Majestic of Galapagos is a yacht full of comfort and elegance, featuring 9 double cabins with all the comforts to make your vacation an unforgettable and magical experience with all the privacy you expect.

From the indulgent luxury of your own suite, to your favorite spot on the deck bathing in a large Jacuzzi where you can  enjoy a glass of champagne  while working on your tan watching wild turtles, dolphins and marine iguanas that will surround you.

But if you feel like ditching the luxury for some adventure, the options are endless, like sailing on the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean, or the exhilarating feeling on board the catamaran Darwin, suitable and seaworthy for families and adventurous enough for the adults.

Walking on the mystic lavas, jogging along the spectacular beaches, diving, swimming in the ocean with the abundant sea lions, watching the penguins frolic or just lying on the sandy beaches admiring the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands enjoying the most adventurous vacation of your life.

You may also want to consider some time on The Lonesome George, a charming catamaran design to explore The Galapagos on a budget with all the scenery of the more expensive options.  It’s perfect for the family on a budget.

Want to see it all underwater? Our guide to the best Galapagos dive sites maps the top spots for encounters with hammerheads, whale sharks and more.

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Tiburon Explorer’s itinerary

8 days/ 7 nights

Saturday: Baltra
Guests fly to the Galapagos Islands from Mainland Ecuador, arriving in the late morning (please make sure to land in Baltra not later than 11:30am). The dive guides will meet the guests at the airport between 11:00 am and 12 pm and escort them to the Galapagos liveaboard, Tiburon Explorer®. Guests will board the vessel, have lunch, organize equipment and listen to the safety briefings.

Sunday: Baltra North (2 Dives)
Equipment check, 7:00 and 10:00 dives.
Sightings 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 Cabo Douglas (11 hours).

Monday: Cabo Douglas (1-2 Dives)
Sightings include marine iguanas. Transit to Punta Vicente Roca.

Punta Vicente Roca (1-2 Dives)
Sightings often include mola mola, turtles and macro life. Transit to Wolf (10 hours).

Tuesday: Wolf Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives. Sightings often include hammerheads, whale shark (in season), eagle rays, sea lions, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks.

Wednesday: Darwin Island (4 Dives)
6:30, 10:30, 2:00 and 4:30 dives.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season) eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. 
Transit to Wolf Island.

Thursday: Wolf Island (3 Dives)
6:30, 10:30 and 1:00 dives.
Sightings often include hammerheads, whale sharks (in season), eagle rays, Galapagos sharks and silky sharks. Transit to Cousin’s Rock (20+ hours).

Friday: Cousins Rock (2 Dives)
6:30 and 9:30 dives.
This is a 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. Transfer to the town of Puerto Ayora. Dinner on your own in Puerto Ayora. Return to the Tiburon Explorer at 8:30pm.

Saturday: Baltra
Depart the vessel by 9 am. Transfer to the airport.