The Tiburon Explorer is the newest addition to the Explorer fleet and definitely meets the first class criteria. It accommodates 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned rooms, all of which have private bath and shower facilities.

Six of the eight cabins have twin beds and all cabins can be converted to queen beds for couples. All cabins have dressers, closet and windows to maximize the view of the Pacific Ocean and Galapagos Archipelago.

Cabins are located on the main and lower decks. The air-conditioned salon on the main deck includes dining tables, TV, CD/DVD, video library and lounge area and limited WiFi. Sunning/viewing areas, ample seating and a hot tub are located on the top deck.

The dive deck is equipped with individual gear bins, camera table, recharging station, air and nitrox filling stations, tank racks, and a separate fresh water rinse tank for underwater camera equipment. Diving operations are conducted from two large pangas (tenders), easily boarded from the dive deck.

Length overall: 125 ft (38 meters)
Beam: 23 ft (7 meters)
Draft: 7.1 ft (2.20 meters)
Tonnage: 200
Main engines: Motor MTU Marino, 475 hp
Maximum Speed: 12 knots
Accommodation: 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned rooms on main and lower decks, all with private bathrooms and showers. Six of the eight cabins have twin beds and all cabins can be converted to queen beds for couples. Up to 9 crew and 2 guides in the Cruise Director Cabin.
Safety Equipment: Life rafts (2), life rings/strobes, life vests/strobes, emergency position locator, flares, oxygen and first aid equipment
Air Systems: 2 electric Bauer compressors with nitrox membrane, producing 32% nitrox, bank storage
Tenders: Rigid hull inflatables (2), used for passenger transport and diver pickup
Accessories: Diving Equipment