Calipso (Naturalist)

Galapagos Cruise

Completely renovated in 2019, the Calipso was designed to offer comfort and a fresh, modern environment. There are 6 cabins on the upper deck and 2 cabins on the main deck, each with panoramic windows, en-suite bathrooms, a hairdryer, individually controlled AC, a TV with hundreds of films to choose from, a safety deposit box, USB charging ports, and laminate flooring. Beds are doubles that can be converted into two singles. There are also two single cabins located on the lower deck with no single supplement, which are allocated on a ‘first come, first served basis.’ At 33m in length, there is more than enough space for 16 guests and 11 crew members on board. Social areas include an indoor salon and dining area where international and Ecuadorian cuisine is served with fresh local produce and seafood. The top deck has lounge chairs, BBQ, a bar, and a hot tub.

Class: First Class
Passengers: 16
Cabins: 8 double cabins. All cabins with private bathroom, hot water and air-conditioning.
Features: Sundeck, lounge, bar, dining room, jacuzzi
Departures: Monday & Thursday

Itinerary

Itinerary Naturalist – 8D/7N (Thursday to Thursday)
Thursday AM San Cristobal Airport
PM Witch Hill (San Cristobal)
Friday AM Bartolome Island
PM Chinese Hat Islet
Saturday AM Espinosa Point (Fernandina)
PM Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Sunday AM Urbina Bay (Isabela)
PM Moreno Point (Isabela)
Monday AM North Seymour Island
PM South Plaza Island
Tuesday AM Post Office Bay / Baroness Viewing Point (Floreana)
PM Cormorant Point (Floreana)
Wednesday AM Santa Fe Island
PM Tortoise Breeding Center (Santa Cruz)
Thursday AM Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
San Cristobal Airport
Itinerary Naturalist – 5D/4N (Thursday to Monday)
Thursday AM San Cristobal Airport
PM With Hill (San Cristobal)
Friday AM Bartolome Island
PM Chinese Hat Islet
Saturday AM Espinosa Point (Fernandina)
PM Tagus Cove (Isabela)
Sunday AM Urbina Bay (Isabela)
PM Moreno Point (Isabela)
Monday AM North Seymour Island
Baltra Airport
Itinerary Naturalist – 4D/3N (Monday to Thursday)
Monday AM Baltra Airport
PM South Plaza Island
Tuesday AM Post Office Bay / Baroness Viewing Point (Floreana)
PM Cormorant Point (Floreana)
Wednesday AM Santa Fe Island
PM Tortoise Breeding Center (Santa Cruz)
Thursday AM Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center (San Cristobal)
San Cristobal Airport

Price

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
  • Activities as described in the itinerary
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Water, coffee and tea

Not included

  • Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $500 p.p.)
  • Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
  • Transit Control Card ($20 p.p.)
  • Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Please ask your travel agent whether the following is included with this cruise:
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Wet suit
  • Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)

In the case of diving cruises, please contact us to receive the complete list of included and not included equipment and services.

Departures

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

Travel style

This is a Shared Tour / Group Tour. This means that there will be other people on this cruise besides yourself (or your travel party).

Meeting point

Most cruise operators will pick up from the airport on Galapagos, except for a few that don’t include the airport transfers. Depending on the exact itinerary you will have to fly into Baltra airport (GPS) or San Cristobal airport (SCY) on the first day of the cruise. Ask you travel agent about the exact meeting point for your cruise.

Flights

In most cases the cruise operator will arrange your flights (between the Ecuadorian mainland and the Galapagos) for you. In case you buy your own flights, a penalty fee may apply, unless stated otherwise by the cruise operator. You can read more about this in our Frequently Asked Questions about Galapagos. Ask your travel agent about the flight policy of this cruise.

What to bring?

  • Passport
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Hat or lightweight scarf
  • Layered clothing
  • Bathing suit and towel
  • Hiking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Motion sickness pills
  • Insect repellent

Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices

You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.

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