Thomas
Great trip
Humboldt Explorer 24.11.25 - 1.12.2025. Great service, very helpful and friendly staff, well organized and world class diving. Cabins are getting old and a bit smelly. Food ist very good but sometimes not really hot. Big plus Jacuzzi, which could be sometimes a bit warmer. Nitrox and fuel charge should be already included in the high price for the Galapagos tours and not be additionally charged on the boat.
Response from Explorer Ventures Liveaboard Diving FleetDec 16, 2025
Hi Thomas, Thank you for sharing your experience aboard the Humboldt Explorer. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service, streamlined organization, and world-class Galápagos diving, along with highlights like the onboard Jacuzzi! Your comments regarding cabin comfort and meals have been shared with the team as part of our ongoing maintenance and review process. A couple of quick notes for clarity - the Jacuzzi temperature is intentionally capped for diver safety, consistent with widely accepted dive medicine guidance. Regarding nitrox and the fuel charge, nitrox has always been optional onboard as not all divers choose to use it, and we prefer not to include mandatory charges for optional services. Fuel surcharges are handled separately due to regularly fluctuating government subsidies in the Galápagos. We are always transparent about what is and is not included on our website and in the documents prior to the charter so there are not any surprises for guests. While the Galápagos is a higher-priced destination due to its remote nature and regulatory costs, we do our best to keep trip pricing competitive with comparable vessels. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review. We value feedback from all of our guests and wish you happy diving.




