Discover the Galapagos islands
About Calipso Galapagos Cruise
Step aboard the Calipso Galapagos Cruise to experience the best of land and sea in one journey. Calipso is uniquely set up for both Naturalist and Diving programs, so you can hike lava fields in the morning and explore underwater walls in the afternoon—without sacrificing comfort. Recently rebuilt inside and out, the yacht feels crisp and modern from bow to stern. Ten comfortable cabins host up to 16 guests and feature en suite bathrooms, individual climate control, TV, hair dryer, USB ports and practical storage. Social spaces include a bright lounge, open dining area, and a generous sundeck with Jacuzzi; divers enjoy a dedicated, fully equipped dive deck designed for smooth gearing up and quick entries. Professional crews and expert guides keep logistics effortless with clear briefings and attentive service, while free WiFi helps you share the day’s highlights. Whether you choose a nature-focused route, a dive-intensive week, or a balanced mix, Calipso delivers a refined Galapagos islands Cruise experience—stable, spacious, and thoughtfully paced—so every landing and every dive adds a memorable chapter to your Galapagos story.
Category
Deluxe
Capacity
16
Cruise Type
Motor Yacht
Itineraries
4,5, 8 Days
Calipso Cruise Itineraries
Discover curated routes that reveal the heart of the archipelago—from wildlife-rich islets and lava shores to turquoise bays—so every day feels new. Sail in comfort and style on a boutique Galapagos islands Cruise.
- Day 1 - Baltra Airport Arrival • South Plaza Island
- Day 2 - Floreana • Post Office Bay • Baroness Viewpoint • Cormorant Point
- Day 3 - Santa Fe Island • Santa Cruz • Tortoise Breeding Center
- Day 4 - San Cristobal • Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center • San Cristobal Airport Departure
- Day 1 - San Cristobal Airport Arrival • Witch Hill
- Day 2 - Bartolomé Island (Pinnacle Rock) • Chinese Hat Islet
- Day 3 - Fernandina • Espinoza Point • Isabela • Tagus Cove
- Day 4 - Isabela • Urbina Bay • Moreno Point
- Day 5 - North Seymour • Baltra Airport Departure
- Day 1 - San Cristobal Airport Arrival • Witch Hill
- Day 2 - Bartolomé Island (Pinnacle Rock) • Chinese Hat Islet
- Day 3 - Fernandina • Espinoza Point • Isabela • Tagus Cove
- Day 4 - Isabela • Urbina Bay • Moreno Point
- Day 5 - North Seymour • South Plaza
- Day 6 - Floreana • Post Office Bay • Baroness Viewpoint • Cormorant Point
- Day 7 - Santa Fe Island • Santa Cruz • Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
- Day 8 - San Cristobal • Gianni Arismendy Interpretation Center • San Cristobal Airport Departure
- Day 1 - San Cristobal Airport Arrival • Lobos Islet
- Day 2 - Punta Carrión • North Seymour (NE Sector)
- Day 3 - Wolf Island • La Ventana / La Banana
- Day 4 - Darwin Island • Darwin’s Arch • El Arenal
- Day 5 - Darwin & Wolf Highlights • Shark Bay • El Derrumbe
- Day 6 - Isabela / Fernandina • Cape Marshall or Vicente Roca • Cape Douglas
- Day 7 - Cousins Rock (Santiago) • Santa Cruz Highlands • El Chato
- Day 8 - Transfer to Baltra Airport • Flight Out
Why choose the Calipso Cruise?
Choose the Calipso Galapagos Cruise when you want the best of land and sea in one seamless journey. Mornings can bring prime wildlife encounters on shore—blue-footed boobies diving, marine iguanas warming on lava—while afternoons invite effortless underwater exploration with vibrant reefs, rays and turtles. The cadence is unhurried: clear briefings, smooth transitions, and generous time windows at each site so you’re never watching the clock. Experienced guides blend crisp storytelling with practical tips that help you see more, understand more, and photograph better. Evenings are for sunsets on deck, shared stories over dinner, and stargazing that turns quiet nights into lasting memories. Whether you lean nature-focused, dive-forward, or a balanced mix, planning stays simple and flexible. If you value meaningful encounters and logistics that just work, this is the Galapagos islands Cruise that makes the Calipso Galapagos Cruise feel unforgettable from day one.
Activities you enjoy on the Calipso Cruise
Unforgettable activities turn your Galapagos journey into a once in a lifetime experience, creating memories you will always keep.
Close up views of endemic wildlife
Watch blue footed boobies, marine iguanas and giant tortoises in their habitats with respectful, guided encounters.
Guided hiking on iconic island trails
Walk lava fields, beaches and highlands as guides reveal geology, endemic plants and wildlife behaviors at every stop.
Snorkeling in crystal clear waters
Swim with sea turtles, rays and reef fish; easy entry from the yacht and support from naturalist guides for all levels.
Details of This Cruise
Review the cruise details and specifications to plan without surprises. Clear information puts you in control of your trip from packing to every landing, so you can enjoy with confidence from start to finish.
- Meals: From lunch on Day 1, until breakfast on the final day.
- Accommodation with private bathroom.
- wifi
- Excursions as listed in the itinerary, with a certified naturalist bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
- Snorkel equipment
- Wetsuits
- Unlimited purified water, tea, coffee, snacks.
- Weights, weight belts, tanks, Dive Alerts, SMBs and Nautilus Lifelines, nitrox
- Galapagos National Park Fee $200
- Galapagos transit control card $20 pp (subject to change).
- Flight: International Flights + Quito/Guayaquil - Galapagos - Quito/Guayaquil.
- Airport transfers in Quito or Guayaquil
- Calipso (diving itinerary) does not allow children under 12 years old
- Single supplements : 80% - 100% (on Christmas and New Year. )
- Single supplement in diving cruise : 70%
- Children Discount: 10%( applies for children who are under 12 years old ) (Discount doesn't apply on Christmas and New Year. ) *Please remember that the 10% group discount will continue to be applied together with the Children discount for groups of 4 to 14 passengers. *During diving cruise children are not allowed. Discount applies only in naturalist itinerary
- Private guide: $1750
- Diving itinerary does not apply supplement of Christmas and New year
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Toiletries
- Room towels
- Beach towels
- 110v Electricity point in cabin and 220 V in social areas
- Sundeck
- Lounge area
- TV/DVD and library – Communal
- Emergency Satellite Phone
- Bar
- Dining area
- Jacuzzi
- Safe deposit box
- Wetsuits for hire
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