Highlights
- Mixed Diving/Naturalist Cruise
- Convertible cabins, twin or double bed
- Outstanding far reaching itineraries
- Free wetsuit available in several sizes
- Fully refurbished in 2019
- Comfortable jacuzzi in sundeck
- Cabin large windows with panoramic views
Facilities Grading - 4
Comfortable accommodation & amenities, spacious cabins with lower twins or doubles, some may feature balconies. Portholes or panoramic windows in cabins. Wide & spacious sun deck with various lounge areas, library etc. Vessel type varies from yachts, sailboats, to catamarans & ships.
Services Grading - 5
Best guidance available - knowledgeable in flora, fauna & wildlife, guidance level 3 with fluent bilingual guides. Bathroom amenities, bottled water & fresh towels with cleaning service every day. Daily briefings for scheduled activities in comfortable lounge areas. Local & International cuisine catering to different diets & palates. Interior & exterior bars, & usually a crew of 8+ & a cruise manager looking after guests needs & comfort.
Itineraries Grading - 5
Best itineraries available in the Galapagos islands, these feature popular stops, extensive routes and the addition of rare isolated islands, usually not included in Galapagos cruise programs. Activities offer all the archipelago has to offer, from mild to extensive hikes, discovery or unique wildlife, fauna, and breathtaking landscapes.
Cabins of the Calipso Galapagos Yacht
In our opinion, the Calipso Galapagos liveaboard cruise cabins are unrivaled in comparison with other ships within its class. Completely redesigned in 2019, the Calipso is now the definition of Feng Shui, marrying chic design with well-appointed and cozy furniture. Each spacious stateroom includes wall to wall panoramic windows affording the greatest of Galapagos views, and large flatscreen TV with an array of entertainment options. Most importantly, all beds are fitted with hotel-quality linens, and flexibility options for bedding can fit any situation, whether you are a single traveler or a family. The rooms are also built for utility, with plenty of storage space for clothing and belongings, and a safe for valuables. Each room is equipped with wall ports for charging, along with dedicated USB ports for any electronics. Enjoy the cabin at any temperature you like with the air conditioning system. Additionally, each suite has a private bathroom with a hot shower featuring a rainfall showerhead. As you get ready for the evening, you’ll find a vanity, blow dryer, and all amenities necessary for your stay. Throughout the week, the professional room service staff will keep your room spic and span while you are away on excursions.
Social Areas of the Calipso Galapagos Yacht
Stepping outside of the living quarters of the Calipso Galapagos Cruise, you’ll without a doubt be stunned by the social areas. Head up to the upper deck solarium for sunbathing and wildlife watching on the upper deck solarium, with a Jacuzzi to boot. This area provides both shaded and full sun areas with plenty of cozy furniture, along with a wet bar serving whatever cocktail, wine, or beer you desire. Lastly, the Al Fresco station is perfect for an outdoor picnic, which will undoubtedly have your mouth watering.
In the evenings, spend some time in the swanky and cozy salon area full of color, featuring a large rectangular couch with plenty of room for all guests of the Calipso. The massive flatscreen TV is perfect for settling down and watching a movie. This is also the where you will be provided with a 15-minute briefing on the following day’s activities. Lastly, the dining area is of restaurant size and quality, with plenty of room for your group. You will be served spectacular meals three times a day. Coffee and snacks are also available in this area 24/7. Closeby, enjoy a full bar stocked with premium international and national liquors, fine wines, and local beer.
World Class Staff of the Calispo Galapagos Yacht
A highly vetted and professionally trained crew, the staff of the Calipso Galapagos liveaboard cruise continue to impress with their friendly and knowledgeable presence. Among the crew, a veteran sous chef cooking delicious meals and snacks throughout the day, a bilingual Galapagos naturalist guide with knowledge of every inch of the park, room service, your captain, and a professional barman. For the diving excursions, rest assured you will be in the best hands with the best master divers of the Galapagos islands. For every eight guests, there is one guide.
Itineraries & Rates 2023
Naturalist 8 Central Program
1/4 Long Program
8 days – 7 nights | Calipso | Naturalist 8 Central Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Thursday |
am | Arrival - AV1630 |
pm | San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo | |
DAY 2 Friday |
am | Islets: Bartolomé |
pm | Islets: Sombrero Chino | |
DAY 3 Saturday |
am | Fernandina: Punta Espinoza |
pm | Isabela: Caleta Tagus | |
DAY 4 Sunday |
am | Isabela: Bahía Urbina |
pm | Isabela: Punta Moreno | |
DAY 5 Monday |
am | Islets: Seymour Norte |
pm | Islets: Plaza Sur | |
DAY 6 Tuesday |
am | Floreana: Bahía del Correo, Mirador de la Baronesa |
pm | Floreana: Punta Cormorant | |
DAY 7 Wednesday |
am | Islets: Santa Fe |
pm | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin | |
DAY 8 Thursday |
am | San Cristobal: Centro de Interpretación |
pm | Departure - AV1631 | |
- Upper Deck Cabins $6,545
- Main Deck Cabins $6,545
- Lower Deck Cabins $6,545
Naturalist 5 West Program
2/4 Regular Program
5 days – 4 nights | Calipso | Naturalist 5 West Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Thursday |
am | Arrival - AV1630 |
pm | San Cristobal: Cerro Brujo | |
DAY 2 Friday |
am | Islets: Bartolomé |
pm | Islets: Sombrero Chino | |
DAY 3 Saturday |
am | Fernandina: Punta Espinoza |
pm | Isabela: Caleta Tagus | |
DAY 4 Sunday |
am | Isabela: Bahía Urbina |
pm | Isabela: Punta Moreno | |
DAY 5 Monday |
am | Islets: Seymour Norte |
pm | Departure - AV1633 | |
- Upper Deck Cabins $4,445
- Main Deck Cabins $4,445
- Lower Deck Cabins $4,445
Naturalist 4 South Program
3/4 Short Program
4 days – 3 nights | Calipso | Naturalist 4 South Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Monday |
am | Arrival - AV1632 |
pm | Islets: Plaza Sur | |
DAY 2 Tuesday |
am | Floreana: Bahía del Correo, Mirador de la Baronesa |
pm | Floreana: Punta Cormorant | |
DAY 3 Wednesday |
am | Islets: Santa Fe |
pm | Santa Cruz: Estacion Charles Darwin | |
DAY 4 Thursday |
am | San Cristobal: Centro de Interpretación |
pm | Departure - AV1631 | |
- Upper Deck Cabins $2,845
- Main Deck Cabins $2,845
- Lower Deck Cabins $2,845
Diving 8 North Program
4/4 Long Program
8 days – 7 nights | Calipso | Diving 8 North Program
Destinations
DAY 1 Thursday |
am | Arrival - AV1630 |
pm | San Cristobal: Isla Lobos | |
DAY 2 Friday |
am | Santa Cruz: Punta Carrión |
pm | Islets: Seymour Norte | |
DAY 3 Saturday |
am | Isla Wolf: Islote La Ventana, La Banana |
pm | Isla Wolf: Punta Shark Bay, El Derrumbe | |
DAY 4 Sunday |
am | Isla Darwin: El Arco |
pm | Isla Darwin: El Arenal, El Arco | |
DAY 5 Monday |
am | Isla Darwin: El Arco, El Arenal |
pm | Isla Wolf: La Banana, Punta Shark Bay | |
DAY 6 Tuesday |
am | Fernandina: Cabo Douglas |
pm | Isabela: Cabo Marshall, Punta Vicente Roca | |
DAY 7 Wednesday |
am | Santiago: Roca Cousins |
pm | Santa Cruz,Isabela: Reserva El Chato, Tortoise Breeding Station | |
DAY 8 Thursday |
am | Departure - AV1630 |
- Upper Deck Cabins $6,795
- Main Deck Cabins $6,795
- Lower Deck Cabins $6,795
Dates, Offers & Availability
2023 - 2024
Your options if plans change
We understand these are uncertain times and want to make sure you feel confident about your options if your plans change.
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Credit for Future Tours
If you’re uncertain about when you’ll be able to travel in the future, you can convert your existing payments to credit. This way you won’t lose any of your money to potential cancellation fees. We’ll keep your money safe, and you’ll be able to book your tour when you’re ready. You can read the full policy around Credit for Future Tours.
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Date Changes
This operator allows date changes to be made within their Credit for Future Tours policy.
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Cancellation
If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.
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A clear layout of applicable policies to your reservation.10 Dates Found on our Database
LENGTH & DATE | ITINERARY, OFFER & PERKS | RATE | SPACES & CABIN | ||||
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5 days – 4 nights Thu / Oct 05 - 09, 2023
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Naturalist 5 West Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,445 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Thu / Oct 05 - 12, 2023
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Naturalist 8 Central Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$6,545 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Thu / Oct 05 - 12, 2023
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Naturalist 8 Central Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$6,545 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
4 days – 3 nights Mon / Oct 09 - 12, 2023
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Naturalist 4 South Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$2,845 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
5 days – 4 nights Thu / Oct 19 - 23, 2023
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Naturalist 5 West Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,445 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Thu / Oct 19 - 26, 2023
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Naturalist 8 Central Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$6,545 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Thu / Oct 19 - 26, 2023
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Naturalist 8 Central Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$6,545 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
4 days – 3 nights Mon / Oct 23 - 26, 2023
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Naturalist 4 South Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$2,845 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
5 days – 4 nights Thu / Nov 02 - 06, 2023
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Naturalist 5 West Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$4,445 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN | ||||
8 days – 7 nights Thu / Nov 02 - 09, 2023
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Naturalist 8 Central Program
Discounts & Perks
No available discounts or free perks for now. Come back later or reach us, to enquire for any eligible discounts or free perks for this departure.
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$6,545 Upper Deck Cabins
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No spots left CHOOSE CABIN |
Calipso Inclusions & Exclusions
INCLUSIONS | |
Accommodation, use of onboard facilities | |
All meals, water, coffee & tea | |
All activities as listed, transfers in galapagos, use of underwater camera | |
Certified bilingual naturalist guide | |
Snorkel equipment & wetsuit rental | |
*1 Free night in 5 star hotel. Quito or Guayaquil, pre cruise | |
*1 Free airport transfer for Galapagos departing flight & airport assistance |
EXCLUSIONS | |
Park fee & TC card: $120 | |
Round flight (mainland-galapagos-mainland) | |
Alcoholic & soft drinks | |
Tipping & Gratuities | |
Nitrox Addon $150 | |
Dive equipment | |
Travel & medical insurance, personal expenses |
Calipso Features, Decks & Notices
Superior Cruising Services 1/4
Main Features
- Fully refurbished in 2019
- Inclusive & extensive naturalist itinerary
- Remote diving itinerary with Marchena
- Assortment of included services
- Naturalist and diving itineraries
- Brand new and beautiful cabins
Children Policies 2/4
Minors Aboard Cruise
- Minimum Age: 7 years old
- Eligible Age: under 12 years
- Eligible Discount: 20%
- Restriction: Unavailable in xmas, new year & easter. Traveling with 2 full paying adults.
Rental, Purchase & Pay 3/4
Expenses Aboard
- On board payments for bar, cash & credit cards
- Nitrox ($150) – Dive equipment
- Tipping (optional but expected) cash only
Cruise Information 4/4
Notices & Cruise Details
- Valid through April to Dec-31-20
- Single supplement: 50%
- Xmas and New Year Supplement: 25%
- Discount for groups over 6 guests: 10%
- Accommodation based on 2 guest per cabin
- Inquire your trip advisor for discounts & offers
Itineraries, inclusions & exclusions are subject to change by the Galapagos National Park, or vessel/s management.
Calipso General Details
Upper Deck Cabins
Upper DeckCabin Information
Upper Deck Cabins
All double cabins are convertible to one bed. Double cabins have panoramic windows for views as well as a window in the bath. Cabins range from 11 m2/ 120 sq. ft. to 13 m2 / 140 sq. ft. Amenities include Ensuite bath with hot water showers, individual climate control, Apple TV with hundreds of films/music options to choose from, hairdryers, safety deposit box, USB plugs and laminate flooring (no allergenic carpeting). Each cabin has 2 life jackets and a sprinkler system for safety.- Cabin Numbers:1-6
- Size:12.2 m²
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Double or Twin Beds
- Double:Yes
- Convertible:Yes
Main Deck Cabins
Main DeckCabin Information
Main Deck Cabins
All double cabins are convertible to one bed. Double cabins have panoramic windows for views as well as a window in the bath. Cabins range from 11 m2/ 120 sq. ft. to 13 m2 / 140 sq. ft. Amenities include Ensuite bath with hot water showers, individual climate control, Apple TV with hundreds of films/music options to choose from, hairdryers, safety deposit box, USB plugs and laminate flooring (no allergenic carpeting). Each cabin has 2 life jackets and a sprinkler system for safety.- Cabin Numbers:7,8
- Size:13.5 m²
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Double or Twin Beds
- Convertible:Yes
Lower Deck Cabins
Lower DeckCabin Information
Lower Deck Cabins
Fixed twin cabins (2 single beds), with portholes for outside views. Cabins range from 11 m2/ 120 sq. ft. to 13 m2 / 140 sq. ft. Amenities include an Ensuite bath with hot water showers, individual climate control, an Apple TV with hundreds of films/music options to choose from, hairdryers, safety deposit box, USB plugs and laminate flooring (no allergenic carpeting). Each cabin has 2 life jackets and a sprinkler system for safety.- Cabin Numbers:9
- Size:11.3 m²
- Max occupancy:2
- Bedding:Twin (2 singles)
Cabin Specifications
- Cabins:9 staterooms
- Single:-
- Bunkbeds:-
- Twin/double:Yes
- Convertible:Yes
- Triple:-
- Interconnected:-
- Suite:-
- Bedding:Double or Twin Beds,Twin (2 singles)
- Sharing:-
Cruise Technical Specifications
- Vessel type:Motor yacht
- Year built:1991
- Length:35 m /115 ft
- Beam:7.3 m / 24 ft
- Max speed:12 knots
- Crew:10 + guide
- Capacity:16 guests
- Engine:Cummins NTA855-M @400hp (x2)
- Decks:4 decks
- Balconies:N/A
Cruise Safety & Navigation
- ABC Fire Extinguishers
- ACR radio
- All required navigation equipment
- Depth sounders
- FURUNO Radar
- GPS
- Lifeguard vest
- VHF - DSS radio
Cruise Facilities
- Air conditioned Cabins
- Boutique
- Cabin Large Windows
- Convertible Beds
- Cruise Manager
- Fitness Center
- Free alcoholic drinks
- Glass bottom boat and/or kayaks
- Great Itineraries
- Green Policies
- Hairdryer
- Jacuzzi
- Kayaks
- Laundry
- Library
- Liveaboard Diving Cruise
- Multimedia Entertainment System
- Private Balcony
- Refurbish
- Room Service
- Satellital Phone
- Snorkeling equipment
- Spa
- Spacious Social Areas
- Wetsuit
- WiFi
Cruise Surcharges
Children Aboard Cruise
- Minimum age:7 years
- Eligible age:7 to 11 years
- Eligible disount:20%
- Restriction:2 full paying adults - N/A in Xmas, New Year & Easter
Expenses Aboard
- Bar:Cash & Credit Card Accepted
- Tipping:Guide: $8/11 - Crew: $11/15 per day
- Wetsuit rental:Included
- Souvenirs:N/A
- Internet:N/A
Cruise Notices
- Accommodation: 2 guests per cabin
- Eligible discounts & offers year round, inquire your trip advisor
- Group Discount (4 Guests) 10%
- Single supplement 50%
- Xmas & New Year supplement 25%