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The Calipso is a dedicated diving yacht designed for serious divers exploring the Galapagos Islands. It offers a specialized onboard setup for technical and recreational diving, including compressors, Nitrox/Trimix equipment, a wide selection of cylinders, gas analyzers, and diver safety equipment.
Cruise Overview
With experienced diving staff and equipment for different diving needs, the Calipso is particularly suited for expeditions to the remote dive sites around Wolf and Darwin Islands, where divers can experience some of the archipelago’s most impressive marine life and underwater landscapes.
Specification
Technical Specifications
| Length | 108 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Crew | 11 |
| Level of Guide | III |
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Snorkelling | Equipment included (mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit) |
| Diving Possible | No |
| Number of Cabins | 2 suites / 6 staterooms, all with private balcony, plus 1 single cabin with lower beds |
| Private Bathroom | Yes |
Facilities
| Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Room Towels | Yes |
| Beach Towels | Yes |
| Hair Dryer | Yes |
| 110V Electricity Point in Cabin | Yes and 220V in social areas |
| Safe Deposit Box | Yes |
| Sundeck | Yes |
| Lounge Area | Yes |
| Bar | Yes |
| Jacuzzi | Yes |
| Reading Material | Yes |
| TV/DVD | Yes, in each cabin |
| Emergency Satellite Phone | No |
| Kayaks | Yes |
| Wetsuits for Hire | Included |
| Other | Balcony in each cabin |
Itinerary
Itinerary “A” – 8 Days – 7 Nights
| Saturday | AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach |
| Sunday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
| Monday | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| Tuesday | AM: San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill PM: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point Islet |
| Wednesday | AM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center or El Junco PM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock |
| Thursday | AM: Española Island: Suarez Point PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet |
| Friday | AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point / Champion |
| Saturday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station AM: Transfer to the Airport |
Itinerary “B” – 8 Days – 7 Nights
| Saturday | AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters & Chato |
| Sunday | AM: Isabela Island: Tintoreras & Sierra Negra PM: Isabela Island: Breeding Center & Wetlands |
| Monday | AM: Isabela Island: Moreno Point PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay |
| Tuesday | AM: Fernandina Island: Mangle Point PM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay |
| Wednesday | AM: Fernandina Island: Espinosa Point PM: Isabela Island: Vicente Ramón Roca |
| Thursday | AM: Marchena Island: Black Beach PM: Marchena Island: Mejía Point |
| Friday | AM: Genovesa Island: El Barranco PM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay |
| Saturday | AM: North Seymour Island AM: Transfer to the Airport |
Itinerary – 5 Days – 4 Nights
| Saturday | AM: Baltra Airport: Arrival and transfer to the boat PM: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach |
| Sunday | AM: Bartholomew Island PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay |
| Monday | AM: South Plazas Island PM: Santa Fe Island |
| Tuesday | AM: San Cristobal Island: Witch Hill PM: San Cristobal Island: Pitt Point Islet |
| Wednesday | AM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center or El Junco AM: Transfer to the Airport |
Itinerary 4 Days – 3 Nights
| Wednesday | AM: San Cristobal: Arrival and transfer to boat PM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center or El Junco |
| Thursday | AM: Española Island: Suarez Point PM: Española Island: Gardner Bay / Osborn Islet |
| Friday | AM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay PM: Floreana Island: Cormorant Point / Champion |
| Saturday | AM: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station AM: Transfer to the Airport |
What’s Included?
- Transfers airport/yacht/airport in Galapago
- Airport reception and assistance in Galapagos
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
- Cruise Service Officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks
- Soft drinks and juices
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
What is not included?
- Round trip to Galapagos
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
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