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Humboldt Explorer

Humboldt Explorer is listed for liveaboard trips in Galápagos, Ecuador. Published capacity is 16 guests in 8 cabins.

Galápagos, Ecuador

Published operator: Explorer Ventures Fleet [2]

Marketed for bookings

Length
33.99 m
Guests
16
Cabins
8
Built
2009
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Research reviewed 2026-10-18.

Humboldt Explorer — vessel photograph
Vessel photograph · Vessel listing image supplied by LiveAboard.com

Published specifications

Vessel type
Dive liveaboard
Published status
Marketed for bookings
Registered name
CRUCEROS HUMBOLDT
Length
33.99 m [1]
Beam
6.49 m [1]
Draft
2.5 m [2]
Guests
16 [1]
Guest cabins
8 [1]
Year built
2009 [1]
Refit
2023 [2]
Flag
Ecuador [3]
IMO
9596284 [3]
MMSI
735058752 [3]
Callsign
HC 5113 [3]
Nitrox
Nitrox available [1]
Internet
Free Internet [1]
Identity checked
2026-10-17

Contact and booking links

Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.

On board

  • Free Internet
  • Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Camera Station
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Library
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • TV in cabins
  • Available for Charter
  • Local & International Crew
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Bar

Diving facilities

  • Nitrox available
  • Shaded Diving Area
  • DIN Adaptors
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving

Published safety equipment

  • Radar
  • Depth Sounder
  • GPS
  • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
  • Emergency Rafts
  • Life Vests
  • Oxygen
  • First Aid Kits

Source-linked research

The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.

Published research for Humboldt Explorer
DetailPublished information and source
Year built2009 [1]
Length111.5 feet [1]
Beam21.3 feet [1]
Top speed10 knots [1]
EnginesDetroit Diesel 6V92 350HP [1]
Max guests16 [1]
Number of cabins8 [1]
Number of bathrooms8 [1]
Tenders2 x rigid hull inflatables [1]
Fuel capacity5'300 gallons [1]
AmenitiesFree Internet; Jacuzzi / Hot Tub; En-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Warm Water Showers; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Camera Station; Seaview Cabins; Custom built for diving; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Library; Audio & video entertainment; TV in cabins; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Snorkeling Equipment; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Bar [1]
Dive facilitiesNitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Dive deck; Tenders for diving [1]
Safety equipmentRadar; Depth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Oxygen; First Aid Kits [1]
operatorExplorer Ventures Fleet [2]
imo9596284 [3]
mmsi735058752 [3]
callsignHC 5113 [3]
flagEcuador [3]
registeredNameCRUCEROS HUMBOLDT [3]
Registered-name evidenceOperator guide vessel image carries CRUCEROS HUMBOLDT [4]
Draft (m)2.5 [2]
Published last refit2023 [2]
Crew accommodation capacityUp to seven crew and two guides; accommodation capacity, not a verified operating complement. [2]
Refit timingCompletely renovated in March 2023. [2]
Published machinerySpecification table states Detroit Diesel 6V92, 350 hp, and two Perkins 73 kW generators. [2]
Published tonnage169 ITC [2]
Maximum speed10 knots [2]
Renovation scopeCabin interiors, salon and sundeck, expanded and raised dive deck, plumbing and engine-room overhaul. [5]
Machinery conflictApril 2023 refit announcement describes two MTU Series 60 engines and 100 kW generators; the current specification table lists Detroit Diesel 6V92 and 73 kW Perkins generators. [5]
Operator addressExplorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving Fleet ® PO Box 310, Mills, WY 82644 USA [6]
Operator contact pagehttps://www.explorerventures.com/contact-us/ [6]
Operator emailinfo@explorerventures.com [6]
Operator emailreservations@explorerventures.com [6]
Operator emailsales@humboldtexplorer.com [7]
Operator facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ExplorerVentures [6]
Operator instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/explorer.ventures/ [6]
Operator linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/explorer-ventures/ [6]
Operator phone+13072350683 [6]
Operator phone+18003223577 [6]
Operator phone13072247304 [6]
Operator websitehttps://www.explorerventures.com/ [8]
Operator websitehttps://www.humboldtexplorer.com/ [7]
Operator xhttps://twitter.com/ExplorerVenture [6]
Operator youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/ExplorerVentures [6]

Sources

  1. Humboldt Explorer vessel listing and specificationsbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
  2. Explorer Ventures Fleet official vessel informationoperator · accessed 2026-10-17
  3. VesselFinder CRUCEROS HUMBOLDT identity profileCommercial vessel directory · accessed 2026-10-17
  4. Humboldt Explorer official trip guideoperator · accessed 2026-10-17
  5. Explorer Ventures — Humboldt renovation announcement, 12 April 2023operator · accessed 2026-10-18
  6. Explorer Ventures Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  7. Explorer Ventures Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
  8. Explorer Ventures Fleet — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18