The Calipso Galapagos Cruise vessel was fully renovated in 2019 and now offers traditional naturalist itineraries and exclusive diving options. If you are a diving enthusiast who also loves the comforts of a comfortable life aboard, this is one of your top options in the Galapagos. This spacious yacht features six upper decks and two main deck double cabins. The lower deck offers two smaller cabins for solo travelers.
The high season offers the chance to dive with whale sharks, while the low season brings better opportunities to view the abundance of hammerheads and rays.
San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 2 – Bartholomew Island – Sombrero Chino
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Sombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 – Espinosa Point – Tagus Cove
Espinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Tagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 – Urbina Bay – Moreno Point
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Moreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 5 – North Seymour Island – South Plaza
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
South Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 6 – Post Office Bay – Baroness Observatory – Cormoran Point
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Day 7 – Santa Fe Island – Santa Cruz
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Santa Cruz
Tortoise Breeding Center
Day 8 – Interpretation Center – San Cristobal Departure
Interpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal Departure
San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – San Cristobal Arrival – Isla Lobos
San Cristobal Arrival
San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Isla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Day 2 – Carrion Point – North Seymour Island
Carrion Point
Santa Cruz Island: Carrion PointA lagoon with beautiful turquoise water where you can see a variety of fish, rays and white-tip reef sharks.
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Day 3 – Wolf Island – Wolf Island
Wolf Island
Wolf IslandSchools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the
Wolf Island
Wolf IslandSchools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the
Day 4 – Darwin Island – Darwin Island
Darwin Island
Darwin IslandDiving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with ham
Darwin Island
Darwin IslandDiving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with ham
Day 5 – Darwin Island – Wolf Island
Darwin Island
Darwin IslandDiving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with ham
Wolf Island
Wolf IslandSchools of hammerheads meet up with barracudas and eels to offer the
Day 6 – Fernandina – Cape Douglas – Cape Marshall – Vicente Roca Point
Fernandina
Coka Port (Jan-May)
Cape Douglas
(Jun-Dec)
Cape Marshall
Isabela Island: Cape MarshallCape Marshall is a very special dive, where lava f (Jan-May)
Vicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells. (Jun-Dec)
Day 7 – Cousins Rock – El Chato – Santa Cruz
Cousins Rock
Santiago Island: Cousin´s RockA great wall dive site for seeing a forest
El Chato
Santa Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
Santa Cruz
Tortoise Breeding Center
Day 8 – San Cristobal Departure
San Cristobal Departure
San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – San Cristobal Arrival – Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Arrival
San Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 2 – Bartholomew Island – Sombrero Chino
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Sombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 3 – Espinosa Point – Tagus Cove
Espinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Tagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
Day 4 – Urbina Bay – Moreno Point
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Moreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 5 – North Seymour Island – Baltra Departure
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 – Baltra Arrival – South Plaza
Baltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
South Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 2 – Post Office Bay – Baroness Observatory – Cormoran Point
Post Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Day 3 – Santa Fe Island – Santa Cruz
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
Santa Cruz
Tortoise Breeding Center.
Day 4 – Interpretation Center – San Cristobal Departure
Interpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal Departure
San Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Rates
These are the standard prices for the Calipso Galapagos cruises. There may be promotional rates available for your prospective travel dates. Let us know your travel plans and we will give you the best quote possible. If you see a lower published price elsewhere, and you prefer to book with us, just let us know.
Cabin Type
4 days
5 days
8 days
8 days Diving
Standard Cabin
$2845
$4445
$6545
$6395
Rates Per Person – Based upon double occupancy
Diving only: high-season supplement $400 July-December
Included
All meals and excursions. Transfers in the islands. Bilingual national park guide. Use of snorkeling equipment/wetsuit. Use of underwater camera. Free airport assistance*. Hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise)*. 2 Free transfers to Galapagos flights*.
Not Included
Roundtrip airfare to / from Galapagos. Alcoholic drinks. $100 Galapagos national park fee. $20 Transit control card. Nitrox ($150). Dive equipment. Travel / medical insurance. Tips. Personal expenses.
Deck Plans
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Technical Specs
Technical Specifications:
Capacity: 20
Contruction Year: 2000
Width: 7mts / 22ft
Max speed: 9 Knots
Crew: Captain, 2 bilingual Galapagos National Park naturalist guide, 8 crew members
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