Calipso Dive Liveaboard, Galapagos

Name: Calipso Diving (San Cristobal - San Cristobal)
Start: 2026-12-24
End: 2026-12-31
Location: Galapagos

9.4 Superb

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

from $ 831 / 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, 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 USD), Port Fees (20 USD).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Private Dive Guide (1,750 USD per 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
Bruno S
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.
04 Jun, 2026

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

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

9.2 Superb
Ricardo S
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.
29 Jun, 2024

Translated from Spanish

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

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

Translated from German

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.
20 Jan, 2025

Translated from German

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

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

10 Exceptional
Brian B
Canada

Once in a life time trip
Every thing was totally organized from start to finish
Recommended for
Very organized. Warm towels after dive. Overall atmosphere on boat between crew and clients.
23 Mar, 2026

87 reviews

9.4 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
Sean C
Canada

Amazing experience with a great staff
Very nice boat, well set up with a comfort room with an amazing view. The staff was incredibly helpful and always willing to do that little bit extra to make it the best experience possible. Darwin and Wolf are definitely the highlights of the trip with all the shark action you could ask for.
Recommended for
Hammerheads, Orcas, Friendly Staff
02 May, 2021

10 Exceptional
Andres S
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.
06 Nov, 2022

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

8.8 Fabulous
michael J
United Kingdom

Best diving of the past 40 years
Best dive trip ever. The crew is fantastic and so much positive energy. Diving is the best I have done for the big stuff. Sharks everywhere . Daniel the dive guide was the best
Recommended for
The diving at Wolf and Darwin. Daniel the best dive guide ever. The enthusiasm of the whole crew.
14 Sep, 2024

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
Daniel B
United States

Amazing crew, amazing location, amazing trip
Diving with sea lions and marine iguanas
Recommended for
Crew, Diving, Wildlife
06 May, 2024

10 Exceptional
Yunlang Z
China

Above and beyond
It is absolutely a pleasure to sail with the Calipso. The cohesiveness of the crew and the service they provided is just at another level. Our guides were super knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Chef should get a Michelin Star. The amenities are modern and perfect, definitely top class. If I’ll come back to the Galápagos, I’ll do it again with the Calipso.
Recommended for
The service provided by the crew. The food. I saw everything I supposed to see.
01 Aug, 2025

10 Exceptional
Maria H
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..
24 Oct, 2025

10 Exceptional
Jennifer A
United States

Amazing
Small dive groups, amazing dive guides and crew, loved the boat setup, newly renovated with efficient dive deck and plenty of room on the upper deck for relaxing, sightseeing and hot tub
Recommended for
Dive guides and crew were fabulous, boat was clean and efficient, itinerary perfect
28 Jan, 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

9.2 Superb
Sean M
United States

Calipso crew made for a fun off-season Galapagos trip
I did an April trip aboard the Calipso. Overall, the trip was pretty great. Below are a few highs and lows, but way more of the former than the latter. The crew is great. Our steward, Danny, made sure every guest had everything they needed throughout the journey. Every hour. Every day. Divemaster Jimmy was incredibly knowledgeable about the various dive sites and really helpful to a wide range people of various diving competence. The rest of the crew were equally professional and helpful throughout. The rooms are spacious and clean (as was the boat, overall). The food was pretty good. And the sky deck area was underutilized on our cruise, but great. The Calipso, while not ludicrously indulgent or gluttonously fancy, was a great value for the money. Any nits I had were incredibly minor. The Santa Cruz transfer if you are going on to San Cristobal wasn’t exactly seamless (just make sure you have a very specific time the boat will be in port). I would have loved a freshwater dunk tank for all equipment (though fresh water was readily available via his and outdoor shower). And approach to tipping was less than just a suggestion — it was rather blunt. But as with any Liveaboard, tip. These folks work hard. I mostly mention these to emphasize how small these things are compared to all the reasons the ship is worth your consideration. These are all small. Whereas the trip felt big. I’d definitely recommend. However, were I to do the trip again I’d definitely choose the Calipso, for sure. However, I would probably opt for August-November when water clarity and conditions are more ideal. There was a ton of stuff at the sites, it just wasn’t always easy to see. (Something the boat obviously has no control over. But were I reading this, it’s something I would want to know.) I hope this helps inform your plans. Good luck in your choosing.
Recommended for
Spacious rooms, lots to see, great crew
03 May, 2024

9.2 Superb
VLADIMIR M
United States

An an epic adventure
Unique marine animals
Recommended for
Driving
23 Jun, 2023

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

10 Exceptional
Marcela V
Slovakia

The best divetrip
Whale sharks, hamerheads, galapagos sharks, iguanas, turtles, mola mola, pinguine, playful seelions and a lot of others.. The best dive experience ever! Amazing boat, perfect service, experienced dive guides, extremely helpful and friendly staff. I got even suprise for my 100 dive (decoration in my room and big cake). Food was always delicious, jacuzzi after dive was super and there is very nice sundeck. Calipso is top!!!
Recommended for
Beautiful dive sites, a lot of sharks, perfect service on the boat
30 Oct, 2021

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.
24 May, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Allan C
Canada

Bucket list - CHECK CHECK!
Saw all the critters as advertised. Crew were instrumental in all the getting us into position and looking at the right time. Would recommend to all divers at least once, the Galapagos of course and the Calipso specifically.
Recommended for
Beyond belief & expectations, Dives, Boat Crew, Destination, absolutely everything.
05 Aug, 2022

9.2 Superb
Joanne W
Australia

A real adventure
We saw a whale shark out of season at Wolf. Lots of marine life.
Recommended for
The crew were very friendly and helpful, especially getting gear on and into the inflatable boats. The cabins and dive deck were very well laid out. Great fun and a real adventure. Huge changes in water temperature due to currents, but mostly pretty warm in February.
24 Feb, 2023

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
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
Etienne G
France

Liveaboard diving in the Galapagos is not just a myth!!
The benches of Lewinis.... without interrupting the time of the whole dive, crazy!
Recommended for
3 of the Wolf and Darwin dives, absolutely fabulous, and yes there are still sharks in the ocean!
18 May, 2021

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