Calipso Dive Live aboard, Galápagos

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.

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Spacious rooms, lots to see, great crew

Great Crew!

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

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The crew was amazing! They were very helpful and friendly. The food was fantastic! The diving was incredible!

An an epic adventure

Unique marine animals

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Driving

Wonderful Trip of a Lifetime

The sea life and the excellent crew.

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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.

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!

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Overall Value, Crew Interactions, Galapagos Wildlife

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!

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Diving was fantastic, boat is in excellent condition, crew is helpful & friendly