Calipso Dive Liveaboard, Galapagos
9.4 Superb - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
“Outstanding attention to detail and fantastic service. ”
Highlights
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.
Book your Calipso Galapagos liveaboard easily online today.
Choose your departure date
Included: VAT, Fuel Surcharge, 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 (100-200 USD), Port Fees (20 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Private Dive Guide (1,750 USD per week), Rental Gear.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
* Extra fees are shown per person.
Pay by bank transfer or online with
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Cabin Types
Calipso Dive Reviews
-
- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.6
- Value 8.8
-
- 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.
-
- 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.
-
- 9.2 Superb
- Andreas S
-
Germany
The uniqueness that can only be found in the Galapagos
I was thrilled, thanks for this experience, thanks to the crew
- Recommended for
- the uniqueness that can only be found in the Galapagos. the incredibly great cabin on the Calipso. the washing day of the equitment on the last day.
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven S
-
United States
Gets no better
I have been on many liveaboards, the crew, dive setup, and execution on the Calipso are all top notch. If you are headed to the Galapagos, you won't find a better option. Mola mola, iguanas, whale sharks, and all the hammers you can handle. While the encounters are not within the control of the crew, they did everything possible to get the timing right to maximize the chances.
- Recommended for
- Crew, dive program, cabin size
-
- 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
-
- 10 Exceptional
- IGNATIOS S
-
Greece
Excekwnt
Amazing diving
- Recommended for
- Service, guides, cabin
-
- 8.0 Very good
- Patrik W
-
Switzerland
Galapagos is one of the best diving areas in the world
Lots of great divesBoat was OK but not top
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides. Grossfische. Killer whale.
-
- 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
