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Explorer Ventures Fleet® is excited to share that the Humboldt Explorer®, one of two partner vessels operating in the Galápagos Islands, has returned to service following a scheduled dry dock period. As part of routine maintenance, this proactive refresh included targeted upgrades on long-term safety, operational reliability, and enhanced guest comfort.
Over the course of the month-long dry dock, the vessel underwent preventative mechanical maintenance, key structural reinforcements, and interior updates designed to maintain the high standards expected of Explorer Ventures Fleet.
Notable upgrades include:
• Full maintenance and realignment of the main engines, generators, and propulsion system
• Installation of new navigation and safety equipment, including a depth sounder and upgraded windlass system
• Reinforcement and structural improvements to select hull and sundeck areas
• Renovated galley and updated cooking equipment
• Refreshed interiors, including new bathroom fixtures, reupholstered furniture, and upgraded sundeck features
“These updates are part of an ongoing commitment to guest safety and experience,” said Clay McCardell, President of Explorer Ventures Fleet. “We’re proud to work with partners who invest in long-term quality and maintain high standards across all areas of vessel operations.”
The Humboldt Explorer operates year-round in the Galápagos Islands and is part of Explorer Ventures Fleet’s curated partner liveaboards around the world. Its itineraries feature iconic dive sites such as Wolf and Darwin Islands, renowned for schooling hammerheads, Galápagos sharks, and encounters with endemic marine megafauna.
Alongside her sister ship, Tiburon Explorer ®, the Humboldt Explorer is a Green Fins certified vessel—and together they are the first and only two PADI Eco Centers in the Galápagos. This designation reflects Explorer Ventures Fleet’s ongoing Dive Green® sustainability efforts to minimize environmental impact and continually improve responsible dive operations across the fleet.
About Explorer Ventures Fleet
Explorer Ventures Fleet is a global liveaboard diving company offering world-class dive experiences in some of the planet’s most extraordinary underwater destinations. With a focus on safety, guest experience, and environmental responsibility, the fleet includes vessels operating in the Caribbean, Galápagos, Indonesia, Maldives, Palau, and the Red Sea. Through initiatives like the Dive Green® program and partnerships with Green Fins, Explorer Ventures Fleet is committed to continually improving sustainability practices across all operations. Learn more at www.explorerventures.com.
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