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, 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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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Charles M
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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.
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- 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.
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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
- 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
- Li P
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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
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- 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Maria H
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Germany
Exceptional Diving Adventure with Outstanding Wildlife Encounters
This was my second diving trip to the Galápagos, this time aboard the Calipso. I didn’t think it could top my last trip (in December), but it absolutely did. The boat is very modern, and the cabins are spacious and bright - truly luxurious compared to other dive boats. Located on the upper deck, they were also relatively quiet. I could sleep without earplugs! The dive platform was generously sized, so even with 18 people, we never got in each other’s way. I also appreciated the steps from the boat to the zodiac, which made boarding much easier in rougher conditions. The dive guides were extremely experienced and could spot everything in advance. We were incredibly lucky: whale sharks, black manta ray, dolphins, large schools of hammerheads, various rays including oceanic mantas, other shark species, many mola mola, sea lions, turtles, and massive schools of fish - it was simply amazing! Visibility was excellent too, though that’s always a matter of luck. Safety was taken seriously. Each diver had a horn attached to the air hose and a GPS device in case of separation from the group. Thankfully, nothing happened, but it was reassuring. The guides and crew were cheerful and created a lively atmosphere with music on the dive deck. The group was fantastic - I haven’t laughed that much in ages. Evenings were always fun and long. The dive itineraries are quite similar across boats, but I appreciated that our group requested an extra dive at Darwin, which meant one less at Wolf. All the dive sites were spectacular! Meals were served buffet-style and were good. After each dive, we were treated to snacks, tea, and delicious hot chocolate. When we stayed longer at certain locations (Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina/Isabela), the jacuzzi was filled so we could warm up after diving. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it - it’s hard to get out again! But it was wonderful. I had some ear issues, and the crew helped me with medication. Another guest had a broken mask strap, and the crew provided a replacement and repaired the mask after the dive. We felt like one big family - truly amazing. Saying goodbye was hard. But: I’ll definitely be back!
- Recommended for
- We were incredibly lucky with the wildlife—we saw everything we had hoped for.. The group, guides, and crew were fantastic, and we had so much fun together.. The cabin was spacious with a huge window - pure luxury..
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- 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
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- 8.0 Very good
- Patrik W
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Tim E
- United States
Incredible Adventure with a Fantastic Crew
Outstanding attention to detail and fantastic service. Great meals, cleanliness. When launching or bringing in divers the entire crew - cooks to mechanics to dive masters - leap to assist divers off w their gear and suits. The cabins are very nice, thoughtful and modern; AC works great. Only input would be that it might be time to replace older rental suits and BC’s.
- Recommended for
- The Crew. The Diving. The Boat.
