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 $ 832 / 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

9.2 Superb
Karyn W
United States

Safe and fun.
An important part of a liveaboard experience for me in knowing the crew cares about my safety, and has the skills and equipment to make sure I'm not running into problems. I felt extremely safe on this trip, and appreciated the safety protocols in place. Safety isn't the thing that made this trip enjoyable, though. That came from an enthusiastic crew.
Recommended for
Very comfortable quarters. Very friendly staff. Very knowledgeable guides.
05 Oct, 2026

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
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

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

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
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

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

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

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9.4 Superb
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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
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
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
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

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
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
15 Jul, 2024

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

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
02 May, 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

9.2 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

9.6 Exceptional
Maarten Jan Willem B
Netherlands

Amazing week with incredible wildlife
Overall our experience with the Calipso was fantastic! Friendly and professional crew, good food, attention to safety, the boat itself, the diversity in the dive itinerary and last but not least the incredible Galapagos marine life. We had 200+ dives coming to the Galapagos, but if you're not used to diving in strong currents and/or cold water (August) like us, the dives can feel (a lot) more challenging and tiring. Make sure you feel ready for this to enjoy this unique place to the fullest.
Recommended for
Incredibly friendly and helpful crew. Iconic dive sites with lots of hammerheads. (Endemic) marine life.
21 Sep, 2025

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

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.
29 Mar, 2025

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
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
IGNATIOS S
Greece

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

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

8.4 Very good
NICHOLAS S
United Kingdom

Great trip with very professional guides and crew
A really good trip on comfortable spacious boat with excellent crew and dive guides. Highlights from the diving are too many to mention, really diverse in wonderful locations. The crew were awesome, helpful, professional, knowledgeable and so friendly. We lucked out with a group of guests that were probably the best group I've dived with in over 20 years of dive travel. Food and accomodation was great. Rooms spacious and clean, food diverse and tasty. Improvements could made around the embarkation and disembarkation information. Not a lot of accurate information about where to meet prior to boarding, and information on arrangements for the last day was a little light which left us slightly disappointed. Boat engines also need a service and some maintenance as they produced a lot of smoke which was really noticeable in such a pristine environment. Trip was a little overpriced given the competition rates. All in all though a really great trip itinerary, boat and crew to see the best of the diving in the Galapagos Islands. A special mention for Peter Friere, our dive guide, who was just brilliant.
Recommended for
Diving, space on boat, fellow guests
12 Aug, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
BRANDY H
Canada

Must do!
The dive sites really are world class. The abundance of sharks/fish really made this trip a bucket list item. The crew could not have been friendlier and more helpful. I especially liked the massages with a hot towel after every dive. lol. The boat is perfect, lots of space and the dive deck might be the best I have ever seen. The cabins spacious with lots of storage.
Recommended for
The diving was world class. The boat/cabins were great. Lots of space. The crew couldn’t have been friendlier and kinder.
19 Feb, 2025