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.
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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: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees ($100-200), Port Fees ($20).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course ($250), Private Dive Guide ($1,750 / 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.
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Calipso Dive Reviews
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- 9.4 Superb
- Vessel 9.4
- Crew 9.2
- Food 9.9
- Diving 9.6
- Value 8.8
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jacqueline S
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Bruno S
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France
Incredible liveaboard and best experience of my life
It was absolutely amazing !! It’s my first liveaboard so I cannot compare but everything was just incredible , the crew, the boat, the dives, the people. Best week of my life !
- Recommended for
- The crew / boat. Dive sites. Follow divers.
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- 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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Andres S
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Ecuador
A must do experience for every diver
Saw 2 whale sharks! Millions of hammerheads and even had a cave dive. Definitely a fun experience for advanced divers
- Recommended for
- Staff was very friendly and accommodating, food was very good and guides definitely know where the hot spots are.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Joshua G
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Germany
Unique diving with luxurious yacht and local crew
Everyone was super friendly. The food was outstanding with lots of choice. Unforgettable diving
- Recommended for
- Humpback Whales. Shower with Seaview. Food.
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- 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.
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- IGNATIOS S
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Greece
Excekwnt
Amazing diving
- Recommended for
- Service, guides, cabin
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- 9.2 Superb
- Christopher H
- United States
Trip of a Lifetime
From the moment we landed, everything was top notch. The cabins, crew, and itinerary were AWESOME. We were able to spend 3 days at Darwin and Wolf, and saw scores of Hammerheads, Galapagos Sharks, Turtles, Eagle Rays, and even 3 Juvenile Whale Sharks. The crew and our dive guides were all amazing, always cracking jokes and dropping knowledge about what we were seeing above and below. I would do it again in a heartbeat!
- Recommended for
- The Marine Life, The Food, The Crew
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ricardo S
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Spain
Great experience aboard the Calypso
Good guides, very professional, great connoisseurs of the dive sites Good quality and variety foodExcellent crew
- Recommended for
- Guides. Crew. Marine life.
