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: Thursday
Itinerary
| Itinerary DIVE – 8D/7N (Thursday to Thursday) | ||
| Thursday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
| PM | Lobos Island (San Cristobal) | |
| Friday | AM | Carrion Point (Santa Cruz) |
| PM | Seymour Island | |
| Saturday | AM | Wolf |
| PM | Wolf | |
| Sunday | AM | Darwin’s Arch |
| PM | Darwin’s Arch | |
| Monday | AM | Darwin |
| PM | Wolf | |
| Tuesday | AM | JAN-MAY: Cabo Marshall (Isabela) JUNE-DEC: AM: Cabo Douglas (Fernandina) |
| PM | JAN-MAY: Cabo Marshall (Isabela) JUNE-DEC: Vicente Roca Point (Isabela) |
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| Wednesday | AM | Cousin Rock |
| PM | Highlands, Tortoise Breeding Center (Santa Cruz) | |
| Thursday | AM | San Cristobal Airport |
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Price
You can find all our Galapagos Cruise departures for 2023 and 2024 on our online Galapagos Cruise Availability and Prices platform.
Included
- Accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with private bathroom
- Meals from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Activities as described in the itinerary
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities on the Galapagos Islands
- Bilingual National Park certified dive guide (1 dive guide for maximum 8 divers)
- Weights, weight belts and air tanks ( 12L)
- Nitrox
- DA1 Dive Alerts, basic SMBs and Nautilus Lifeline at no charge
- Water, coffee and tea 24/7 and juice and soft drinks with meals
- WiFi
Not included
- Flight Quito/Guayaquil – Galapagos – Quito/Guayaquil (around $550 p.p.)
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($100 p.p.)
- Migration Control Card ($20 p.p.)
- Isabela dock fee ($10 p.p. – only if itinerary includes Puerto Villamil)
- Farewell dinner in Puerto Ayora (on day 7)
- Recompression chamber fee ($35)
- Equipment – Full kit rental is $300. Rental includes BC, Regulator, Wetsuit, Fins & Booties, Mask.
- Computer rental is $100.
- Diver will be responsible for replacement costs if equipment is damaged:
- $50 for dive alert
- $40 for SMB
- $250 for Nautilus Lifeline.
- $75 for ditched weight belt
- Diving Insurance and personal insurance. We recommend each guest purchase insurance that covers cancellation, trip interruption, accidents, medical costs while in Ecuador, baggage loss and, if applicable, equipment (dive & photography) insurance.
- Other drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips
All charges onboard are subject to the local 12% sales tax (VAT). Onboard credit card charges are subject to both VAT and an admin fee of 5%
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.