The Humboldt Explorer is a new vessel, which began construction in August 2009 and will provide guests with exceptional amenities. All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bath and showers, an ocean view, flat screen televisions and can be arranged to provide 2 twin beds or one large bed depending on guest needs.
A partially covered sundeck with jacuzzi and ample seating areas, a salon including a lounge area, a spacious dive deck with a large camera table are just some of the features.The Humboldt Explorer was designed by one of the premier marine architects in Ecuador, and is the first of her kind. She is a 106 foot, 2 level steel monohull vessel, built for stability on the long crossings to Darwin and Wolf, and features raised lower staterooms to allow a window in every room.
The vessel offers 6 lower and 2 upper staterooms, each with private baths, full-size twin beds that can convert to queen beds and large windows. A teak sundeck features open and covered areas, a Jacuzzi, wet bar, BBQ grill and ample seating for all; the indoor dining and lounge area comfortably seats all guests as well. A large dive deck with camera rinse tank, large camera table, wetsuit drying area and hot showers accommodates 16 divers with ease, and a cruising speed of up to 10 knots means more itinerary options than are available aboard slower vessels.
Humbold Explorer accommodates 16 passengers in 8 comfortable double cabins with full-size twin beds that can be converted to queen beds. All cabins have an ocean view, air-conditioning, hot water, TV/DVD.
Specifications
| Capacity: | 16 divers on board |
| Length: | 100 feet |
| Speed: | 10 knots |
| Electricity: | 110V |
| Diving Equipment: | A large staging area, air compressor, tanks, weights and rental diving equipment |
| Cabins: | 8 double cabins with ocean view, air-conditioning, hot water, TV/DVD |
| Social Areas: | Air-conditioned social areas. Covered back deck and sundeck |
| Crew: | 7 crew members plus a naturalist diving instructor and a diving instructor assistant |
| Accommodation: | 1 suite and 8 luxury cabins with private bathroom and hot tubs. |
| Crew: | 7 crew members and 1 naturalist bilingual guide |