Calipso Dive Liveaboard, Galapagos

Excellent food and drinks

“The biggest highlight was the diving. We saw everything we thought we would and more!”

Doug S, United States United States
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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
  • Free Nitrox for trips departing in 2023/2024

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 one 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 with 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 very large 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: National Park Fees (100-200 USD), Port Fees (20 USD).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox Course (250 USD), Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear.

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Boat features

  • Camera Station
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Audio & video entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in cabins
  • Air Conditioned saloon
  • Aircon Cabins
  • Sun Deck
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Warm Water Showers
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Custom built for diving
  • Charging stations
  • En-Suite bathrooms
  • Free Internet
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outside Showers
  • Seaview Cabins
  • Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
  • Dedicated Local & International Crew
  • Leisure Deck
  • Bar
  • BBQ Area
  • Available for Charter
  • Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Buffet style
  • Beer available
  • Snacks All Day
  • Vegan Options
  • Fine Wines Selection
  • Free Soft Drinks
  • Wine Available
  • Welcome Cocktails
  • Al Fresco Dining

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

  • DIN Adaptors
  • Nitrox available
  • Rinse Hoses
  • Dive deck
  • Tenders for diving
  • Sidemount Diving
  • Shaded Diving Area

The crew speaks English and Spanish.


Gear Rental

There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.


Drawings & Vessel Layouts

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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
  1. Vessel
    9.4
  2. Crew
    9.3
  3. Food
    9.9
  4. Diving
    9.7
  5. Value
    8.9
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Doug S
  • United States United States
Great Crew!

The biggest highlight was the diving. We saw everything we thought we would and more!

Recommended for
The crew was amazing! They were very helpful and friendly. The food was fantastic! The diving was incredible!
  • 9.2 Superb
  • VLADIMIR M
  • United States United States
An an epic adventure

Unique marine animals

Recommended for
Driving
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Christine T
  • United States 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.
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Derek G
  • United States 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
  • 10 Exceptional
  • Preston M
  • United States 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
  • 8.4 Very good
  • NICHOLAS S
  • United Kingdom 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
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Olivia H
  • China China
Amazing week in the Galapagos with the most attentive crew

Seeing hammerheads and being surrounded by the most fun group of divers and the best crew one can ask for.

Recommended for
The crew, the crew and the crew
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • JANIS P
  • Latvia Latvia
Best diving experience in my life so far, highly professional staff and hospitable atmosphere

School of hammerheads, people on the board, passionate diver from Liveaboard.com

Recommended for
Diving, people, service
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Stijn F
  • Belgium Belgium
Once in a lifetime

Once in a lifetime dive experience. Both the diversity & amount of wildlife is unmatched. Amazing staff & facilities on board, all aimed at giving you the best diving experience possible.

Recommended for
The staff & guides, facilities on board, the dives
  • 9.2 Superb
  • Joanne W
  • Australia 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.