Calipso Dive Liveaboard, Galapagos

Name: Calipso Diving (San Cristobal - San Cristobal)
Start: 2027-05-06
End: 2027-05-13
Location: Galapagos

9.4 Superb

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 837 / day Check dates

“Outstanding attention to detail and fantastic service. ”
Tim E, United States

Highlights

All double cabins are located on the main or upper deck and offer large, panoramic windows with sea views
1 single cabins on the lower deck with no single supplement (subject to availability)
Fully kitted dive deck with 4 hot showers, camera charging stations, and a 2-level camera rinse tank for larger rigs and smaller cameras
Itineraries include Darwin and Wolf as standard, as well as other exploratory dive sites

The Calipso liveaboard schedules year-round diving in the Galapagos National Park. Completely renovated in 2019, everything 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 is also a single cabin located on the lower deck with no single supplement, subject to availability. 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, featuring fresh local produce and seafood. The top deck has lounge chairs, a BBQ, a bar, and a hot tub.

Calipso Galapagos dive itineraries are 7 nights long and explore the world-famous Wolf & Darwin for the chance to get up close with whale sharks, hammerheads, and dolphins. Calipso also visits Marchena, previously only dived by a few scientists and filmmakers; it is known for having huge pods of dolphins, schools of Hammerheads, and Galapagos sharks. The large dive deck at the back of the boat has rinse tanks, hot water showers, dedicated camera storage and cleaning areas, and personal towels.

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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: National Park Fees ($220).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course ($250), Private Dive Guide ($1,750 / week), Rental Gear.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1991

Year renovated: 2019

Length: 35.4 m

Deck area: 55 m2

Beam: 8 m

Top speed: 11 knots

Cruising speed: 9 - 10 knots

Engines: 2 Cummins NTA855-M 400 hp and 1800 rpm

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 9

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 5000 gallons

Fuel capacity: 7200 gallons

Freshwater maker: Yes

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Calipso Dive Reviews

9.4 Superb

Vessel

9.4
Crew

9.2
Food

9.9
Diving

9.6
Value

8.8

10 Exceptional
Jacqueline S
United States

Amazing experience with marine life, great crew, comfortable boat
This trip was amazing! The guides and crew were all so helpful and kind. The boat was comfortable.
Recommended for
Marine life. Crew. Boat comfort.
07 Jul, 2026

10 Exceptional
Claudia R
Germany

Once-in-a-lifetime dive trip
Wolf and Darwin had it all: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks without end, eagle rays of all sizes. Diving with marine iguanas, baby rays and penguins was just amazing. The first submersible to conduct an evacuation exercise. Fantastic food, loving service and great guides, who also provided a lot of general information about the Galapagos Islands.
Recommended for
Whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, seals
11 Jan, 2021

Translated from German

10 Exceptional
Cindy P
United States

Galapagos Never Disappoints!
Seeing the diversity of species in the Galapagos always has you waiting for the next exciting moment! Every day was fantastic! The crew went above and beyond to help us in every way, from diving, to cooking, to cabin cleaning and all the little things inbetween. Couldn't have been happier with our amazing trip!
Recommended for
Location, Diving adventures, crew
21 Nov, 2022

10 Exceptional
Kerry H
United Kingdom

Amazing week
The whole agenda felt like it was matched for the guests. Amendments due to crazy weather and alternative locations were no trouble and the added bonus of swimming with orcas that the crew went out of their way to accommodate was absolutely the highlight of our week. We came as a multi generational group of 6 and all agreed it was the best weeks holiday we had.
Recommended for
The boat team. The dive team. The spacious rooms.
23 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Preston M
United States

Awesome Trip! Diving, Boat, Crew, Service, Food...all exceptional
We saw everything you'd hope for on a trip to the Galapagos!....Whale Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Sea Lions, Eagle Rays, Blacktip Sharks, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Tuna, Sea Horses, Frog Fish, Red-lipped Batfish, Galapagos Bullhead Shark....what a trip! Highly recommend the Calipso....we had a great time and will be back!
Recommended for
Diving was fantastic, boat is in excellent condition, crew is helpful & friendly
02 Dec, 2022

9.2 Superb
Ben H
Australia

Amazing diving - great crew
Amazing diving, especially at Wolf and Darwin islands. The Calipso crew were very friendly and accommodating.
Recommended for
The amazing diving!. The friendly and helpful crew. Comfortable cabin and amenities.
11 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Christine T
United States

Wonderful Trip of a Lifetime
The sea life and the excellent crew.
Recommended for
The Galapagos really delivers the best in diving - pristine, so many animals, a truly special place. The Calipso was well suited for scuba diving; the hot towels and hot showers on the dive deck hit the spot after each dive. The crew was engaging and fun.
19 Dec, 2022

10 Exceptional
Anne M
France

Perfection on the Ocean
Absolutely stunning boat and amazing crew! There's no better boat in the Galapagos : huge super comfy cabins with panoramic windows, very good and diverse food, and a crew with a very very big heart who takes good care of every one! Our trip was a really exceptional human experience. Thanks again Calipso and her crew. The diving was as expected in the Galapagos : one of the best in the world! We saw so many sharks, rays, sealions and dolphins on our dives that we thought we were dreaming. If I have a chance to come back to the Galapagos, I'd like to go on Calipso again for sure. Everything was so perfect!
Recommended for
The crew, the boat, the diving
21 Jun, 2021

10 Exceptional
IGNATIOS S
Greece

Excekwnt
Amazing diving
Recommended for
Service, guides, cabin
02 May, 2021

10 Exceptional
Alvaro C
Spain

Awesome trip in the best liveaboard I've been
One day at Darwin, while being surrounded of hammerheads and galapagos sharks as usual, a group of silky sharks decided to surround us feeling curious, we were so excited to have such an experience, when a massive Whale Shark appeared from the deep blowing our minds. Believe what they tell you about the Galapagos, and if you go with this really big and comfortable boat full of details with a crew that enjoys their job, you will be in the perfect hands. (I've been in 3 other liveaboards around the world, so I can compare, this one was the best).
Recommended for
Sharks, staff and food
09 Nov, 2020

91 reviews

9.4 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Susanne D
Canada

Exceptional experience!!!
So many highlights I can’t even begin to describe them. The boat and crew were simply incredible. I would recommend medication for sea sickness as in august the Galapagos is choppy water. I would also suggest you have the necessary diving experience required to take this challenge on. Thank you Calipso for the trip of my life!!!!
Recommended for
The crew was incredibly helpful. The guides were very knowledgeable and while the diving was challenging The guides were very experienced. The food!!!!!! So good!!!
04 Sep, 2021

9.2 Superb
Charles M
United States

Amazing trip to the galapagos
Great trip to the galapagos on the Calipso. The boat was super comfortable and the crew worked hard to make it am amazing experience. There something special about seeing whale sharks, hammerhead schools and playing with sea lions to then be greeted with a shower, warm towel and quick massage when back on board. Hope to return soon!
Recommended for
Great dive sites. Amenities on board. Friendly crew, safety emphasized.
03 Sep, 2026

10 Exceptional
Ethan H
United States

Excellent!
Whale sharks in abundance! Mola mola in abundance! One of the guides was absolutely knowledgeable on many useful subjects. Some crew members went above and beyond including doing my laundry on the last night. Thank you
Recommended for
The guides were amazing! Crew was super friendly and helpful and the accomodations we're great
17 Nov, 2021

9.6 Exceptional
JAMES T
United States

Calipso Dive
This was my first live-aboard and it was a great experience.
Recommended for
the boat crew was awesome. the cabins were very comfortable. The Dive masters (Jimmy and Sebastian) Were awesome and very knowledgeable..
16 Jun, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Doug S
United States

Great Crew!
The biggest highlight was the diving. We saw everything we thought we would and more!
Recommended for
The crew was amazing! They were very helpful and friendly. The food was fantastic! The diving was incredible!
16 Aug, 2023

9.2 Superb
Megan C
United States

Fabulous crew, diving, and food!
We had a great trip on the Calipso. The crew were all fun, friendly, and professional. The food was fantastic and there was definitely plenty of it. The diving was magical - we got see almost everything we hoped to see, even though El Niño has hit and I think made it more difficult for the guides to find wildlife, but they did it! We even saw 2 whale sharks and the big school of hammerheads. For some of the dives, trying to see smaller critters with a group of 8 divers was a bit unwieldy, but it really didn’t matter for the big stuff. If possible, it would also be nice if the policy could be for divers who are low on air to surface with their buddy rather than making the entire group end the dive. That said, the diving was incredible and I would do it again without changing a thing. The only reason I didn’t give all 5 stars was because for the price, the boat, specifically our cabin, was in a bit of disrepair and could use some maintenance.
Recommended for
The Crew. Incredible diving. Great food.
29 Jun, 2026

10 Exceptional
Aurore H
France

Trip of a lifetime
Moments of sharing with the other passengers and of course all the solo gees
Recommended for
The dives, the devotion of the crew, the comfort of the boat
17 Jun, 2023

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
silas R
United States

AMAZING!!!
Diving with whale sharks, hundreds of scalloped hammer heads, penguins, sea lions, marine iguanas, and much much more!!
Recommended for
The diving, The service, The accommodations
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
Li P
Canada

Great dives
The guides I had are great. One is really knowledge about the islands. The other took plenty of photos of the animals and everyone and made a movie for us at the end. The food is amazing for a liveaboard. Rooms are spacious and bright. Water is frigid. They will tell you average water temperature is 23 oC in December. That is the warmest water we encountered. Half the dives had a temperature between 16 and 19. Bring some shorties in addition to the 7mm
Recommended for
Great dives, great food, very clean rooms
11 Jan, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Jae In S
South Korea

Great liveaboard
If you want to swim with sharks, mola molas, and rays, and also you want to play with sealions, this is the only choice you have. Dive guides will get you there to show what you want. Every crew was very friendly, and dive guides were perfect. Room condition was also great. However, tip rate is bit high (they recommend 10% of tour price)
Recommended for
Big fishes. Friendly crews. Great room condition.
23 Oct, 2024

9.2 Superb
Alexis L
France

Incredible cruise on Calipso
Really good experience on the Calipso! Crew and guides are incredibles and the journey really stunning. The wildlife is bluffing and the boat is nice.
Recommended for
The dives and journey route. The crew and the guides. The boat.
12 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Janusz S
Finland

Excellent trip
Excellent boat with very friendly and helpful crew and professional diving instructors. Good food and fantastic dives. We were on the Darwin and Wolf route and now I can confirm that this is truly the sharkiest spot on our planet! Tens of hammerheads and Galapagos sharks were passing by in front of us a few meters away! Additionally, there were also orcas swimming near our zodiac boat! Everything was (almost) perfect! I have only a small remark to headquarters (not the crew) where they were, without any explanation, trying to change the category of our cabin on the arrival day.
Recommended for
Diving instructors, hammerheads, orcas
04 Sep, 2021

8.8 Fabulous
Gyula F
Hungary

Great boat & amazing sealife
We had some rough conditions on a few sites but all in all we have seen everything that we wished for.
Recommended for
Sealife diversity, Good guides, Comfortable boat
23 Sep, 2022

10 Exceptional
Claudia O
Austria

Best decision of your life!
The liveaboard with Calipso was indescribable. The crew really does everything to ensure that guests have an unforgettable stay. Everyone helps, acts courteously and friendly. The procedures and briefings are always clear and comprehensible, while there is always enough fun and moments to laugh about. The culinary supply is worth mentioning, there are varied, extremely tasty dishes that are served appealingly. Diving in the Galapagos Islands is phenomenal and fascinating. The ship is spacious with many areas to feel good. All in all, it was the best decision to book Calipso and experience a wonderful holiday.
Recommended for
Appreciation and friendliness of the crew. Varied, lovingly created and tasty dishes. Importance of safety in the best of moods.
12 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
William H
United States

Great crew, boat, and trip. Somewhat underwhelming sea life
Enjoyed the journey with this fun crew and a bunch of very competent divers from all over the world. Didn’t see nearly as many big critters and life as I had thought we would, but the experience was positive and enjoyable.
Recommended for
Vibe and attitude. Food. Well-managed dive center and deck.
15 Jun, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Margrit E
Switzerland

Top liveaboard experience
Marine life - big swarms of fish, Hammerheads, Whaleshark, Marine Iguanas, Turtles, and Sealions my new favorites !
Recommended for
Boat Comfort and especially friendly Crew Services and Dive Guides professionality
26 Sep, 2021

10 Exceptional
ales Z
Czech Republic

Amazing,my best diving ever
Whale sharks hundrets of hammerhead sharks mola mola diving with iguanas and cormorans and sea lions
Recommended for
Excellent guides and crew very comfortable boat
30 Oct, 2021

9.2 Superb
Nadine E
Germany

Perfect livesboard experience
Very well organised liveaboard with really friendly and helpful crew, great dive guides and breathtaking diving. Will definitely do it again!
Recommended for
Dive, eat, sleep - repeat
17 Nov, 2021

10 Exceptional
Gilbert T
Malta

Excellent experience!
Incredible experience aboard the Calipso. Staff were super nice, food was great and service was excellent throughout. The dives were simply incredible and led by very knowledgeable guides. Only complaint is that the website mentions that night dives are part of the itinerary but we were informed that they are no longer done due to national park laws (though they are still advertised). Other than that everything was perfect!
Recommended for
The dive sites. The guides and their knowledge. The boat.
01 Nov, 2025

10 Exceptional
Derek G
United States

Amazing Crew & Wildlife
This was my first Liveaboard and did not know what to expect. Everything felt very professional and the entire crew was amazing. Our favorites were the dive guides and our panga driver! We were able to see all the wildlife we expected to including hundreds of Galapagos & Hammerhead sharks, Whale shark, Sunfish and marine iguanas. My 40th birthday celebration was also very special while on the Calipso - we hope to return in the future!
Recommended for
Overall Value, Crew Interactions, Galapagos Wildlife
04 Dec, 2022