Completely rebuilt from the keel up in 2019, Calipso Galapagos is a wonderfully contemporary yacht embarking on adventurous seven-night voyages in the Galapagos. From the motors, generators and compressors, to the cabins, saloon, dining area, dive deck and sundeck, everything on this vessel is brand new and modern. And, designed with diver comfort and efficiency in mind, this amenity-rich liveaboard is sure to impress.

Not content with offering just exceptional dive holidays, with Calipso Galapagos, guests can also add extra exciting extensions onto their trip. Visit volcanoes, hot springs and cloud forest in the Andes or trek through the mighty Amazon rainforest. Or, if you hate packing, this vessel alternates between diving and land-based naturalist cruises - so you can stay on board for two weeks and experience the best of the Galapagos, both above and below the water.

Calipso Galapagos is owned and operated by a family who are passionate about the Galapagos Islands, the ocean and conservation. The family are also involved in the widely respected Foundation for Alternative Responsible Development (FUNDAR) Galapagos as well as helping to export contaminants out of Galapagos for recycling on the mainland.

Onboard Calipso

This contemporary vessel accommodates up to 16 guests in eight ensuite cabins, each equipped with all the comfort of a hotel. Calipso Galapagos’ spacious salon and dining areas are tastefully furnished and offer amazing panoramic views on both sides. Meals can be taken here, or al fresco on the sun deck, and consist of a pre-dive continental breakfast followed by all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. International and Ecuadorian options are available, all prepared with fresh local produce and seafood. Alongside the large outdoor dining table, the sun deck also offers a bar and barbecue area, plenty of comfortable loungers and a Jacuzzi. Calipso Galapagos is also one of the only Galapagos Islands liveaboards with complimentary WiFi.

Diving from Calipso

Calipso Galapagos’ dive deck has been expanded for easy diving, featuring individual stainless steel diver stations with underneath storage. A bathroom, towel warming station and four hot showers are also available for maximum comfort. Underwater photographers will appreciate the rinse tank and three-tier table for camera maintenance, battery storage and charging. Nitrox is available at an additional charge and ScubaPro equipment can be rented on board, along with computers. Night diving is also available, so don’t forget your torch. Educational dive briefings are given by video, and all dives are done from two accompanying pangas.