Best Live Aboard Ever Fantastic experience. The diver instructors and crew are extremely friendly, helpful and do everything so you can have THE BEST experience. The boat is really nice and the food is AMAZING. Highly recommend. We had a lucky week in January and dove very closely to whale sharks, tiger sharks, killer whales (!!!), sea lions, penguins, walls of hammerheads. We saw it all !!!

Exceptional week CPT Rodney is an outstanding leader who always put the safety of all as his number one priority followed closely by diver experience. He communicated with us constantly keeping us aware of all events. He has developed a cohesive team that was flawless. Amber-Purser: Amber is the glue that keeps everything running smoothly. She worked tirelessly all day to make sure that all guests are taken care of. She has an infectious smile, and she brought her energy to everything she did. She was always there to answer questions, help put on gear and help others on the crew when needed. Amber is the backbone of the ship and a real team player. Do not lose her! Julian-Dive Crew: Julian is a great diver and even better dive guide. All his dive briefings were full of where to find the best stuff for that location. Julian’s commitment to divers’ safety was on full display as he called off a dive because of conditions. A true asset to the team. Henry-Dive Crew: Henry is an integral team member who is also a great diver. He always had a willingness to do whatever to make great diving even better. His sense of humor and I can make anything happen attitude makes him fun to be around. He is a rising star. Daniel-Night Watch: Daniel worked in the background making sure the boat and everything on board was always ready for the next day. A leader who the CPT could rely on while everyone was sleeping. Julian-Chef: Julian surprised us daily with new deliciousness at every meal. His skills as a chef and outrageous sense of humor were some of the high points of the week. I can’t believe he does all that in such a tiny galley. And for absolutely no reason, a salad. Terance-Engineer: Terance and I didn’t interact often, but he certainly took care of business. Never was there an issue with any hot water, air, electricity or any other form of logistics. Working in the shadows making sure passenger comfort is a top priority.

The service on board is excellent The service on board is excellent, food is super good. The crew was so helpful before and after diving. The best liveaboard in the Galapagos Islands. Recommended. The dives in Darwin and Wolf Island are by far the best dives in my life.

Best in Class Dive Guides & Liveaboard Experience My wife and I had a fantastic experience with the Humboldt Explorer in the Galapagos. The team was so welcoming and friendly the entire week. Phenomenal job during dive briefings, crew helping with gear on and off the boats to provide a true white-glove service experience. Never once did I ever have to lean over to put on my own fins the whole week in the zodiak boats. The meals were excellent and plenty to go around. Fresh snacks, fruit and juice after every dive. The team was so helpful during the other hours of the day with cleaning the living quarters, providing medicine when needed and sharing in many laughs throughout the week. We will certainly use Explorer Ventures for all future liveaboard experiences!

Would do it all over again My husband and I had an amazing trip to the Galapagos with this company. Not only was the diving amazing but the crew is what really made the experience fun! Very friendly and helpful! I didn’t zip up my own wetsuit the entire trip haha. Would absolutely do it again!