Description

The Calipso is a yacht completely rebuilt in 2019. The diving deck is spacious and efficient. The spacious living and dining room offers incredible panoramic views on both sides.

The Calipso is a 35.4m/117ft yacht completely rebuilt in 2019. The diving deck is spacious and efficient. The outdoor terrace includes a spa, an alfresco dining area and sun loungers. The spacious living and dining room offers incredible panoramic views on both sides. All double cabins are located on the main or upper deck and have large panoramic windows overlooking the sea. 1 single cabin on the lower deck is also available at no extra charge. All cabins are equipped with individual air conditioning, a television, a safe, a storage area and  hairdryer.

All departures are conducted with two guides diving from two different small boats. This allows for better diving and more chances of seeing marine wildlife.

The Calipso offers diving cruises and adventure cruises.

Three different naturalist itineraries are offered.

Features

Length: 35 m /115 ft
Beam: 7.3 m / 24 ft
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
9 double cabins
1 Sun Deck – 1 Living Room – 1 Indoor/1 Outdoor Dining room – 1 Indoor/1 Outdoor Bar Area – 1 Jacuzzi
Maximum 16 passengers
9 crew members + 1 guide
Free Wi-fi available
Buffet Style
Air conditioned in cabins and common area (Central)

Itinerary A – 8 days/7 nights (Thursday to Thursday)

Day Thursday

Boarding around noon in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San Cristobal
Visit of Witch hill (Cerro Brujo) in San Cristobal
Lunch and dinner on board

Day Friday

Visit of Bartolome Island and Santiago Island (Puerto Egas)
All meals on board

Day Saturday

Visit of Fernandina Island (Espinosa Point)
Visit of Isabela Island (Tagus Cove)
All meals on board

Day Sunday

Visit of Isabela Island (Urbina Bay and Moreno Point)
All meals on board

Day Monday

Visit of North Seymour Island
Visit of South Plaza Island
All meals on board

Day Tuesday

Visit of Floreana Island
All meals on board

Day Wednesday

Visit of Santa Fe Island
Visit of Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Research Center
All meals on board

Day Thursday

Arrival in San Cristobal – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Disembarkation in San Cristobal around 9:00 am
Visit of the interpretation center
Transfer to San Cristobal airport
Breakfast on board

Full itinerary

Itinerary B – 5 days/4 nights (Thursday to Monday)

Day Thursday

Boarding around noon in San Cristobal
Visit of Witch hill (Cerro Brujo) in San Cristobal
Lunch and dinner on board

Day Friday

Visit of Bartolome Island
Visit of Santiago Island (Puerto Egas)
All meals on board

Day Saturday

Visit of Fernandina Island (Espinosa Point)
Visit of Isabela Island (Tagus Cove)
All meals on board

Day Sunday

Visit of Isabela Island (Urbina Bay and Moreno Point)
All meals on board

Day Monday

Visit of North Seymour Island
Disembarkation around 9:00 am in Santa Cruz
Transfer to Baltra airport
Breakfast on board

Full itinerary

Itinerary C – 4 days/3 nights (Monday to Thursday)

Day Monday

Boarding around noon in Santa Cruz – Itabaca channel
Visit of South Plaza Island
Lunch and dinner on board

Day Tuesday

Visit of Floreana Island
All meals on board

Day Wednesday

Visit of Santa Fe Island
Visit of Charles Darwin research center
All meals on board

Day Thursday

Arrival in San Cristobal – Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Disembarkation in San Cristobal around 9:00 am
Visit of the interpretation center
Transfert to San Cristobal airport
Breakfast on board

Full itinerary

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

  • All meals on board;
  • Water, tea, coffee, juice;
  • Bath and deck towels;
  • Safety and emergency equipment on board (life jackets, life rafts, fire alarms, GPS, cellular and satellite phones, first aid kit, oxygen therapy kit, radio);
  • Entrance fees to activities mentioned in the itinerary;
  • Diving guide or naturalist guide.

Exclusions

  • All international and domestic flights;
  • INGALA migration card 20 USD (airport)*;
  • Entrance fee of 200 USD to Galapagos National Park*;
  • Alcoholic beverages;
  • Soft drinks;
  • Travel insurance and compulsory emergency medical care insurance;
  • Tips.

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Booking and cancellation policies

  • Once we received your request for the chosen departure date and duration, we will contact the provider to confirm the availability.
  • Once the availability is confirmed, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm your reservation. No space is held without a deposit.
  • If the availability changed after your booking, we will contact you to change the date or to proceed to a refund.
  • The deposit amount is 100% non refundable, once the availability is confirm with the boat.
  • The total amount is required 90 days before departure date and is not refundable. If the total amount is not received 90 days before departure, the reservation will be considered cancelled.
  • The participant can pay the total amount due in several payments before the deadline.
  • If the package is canceled by the customer more than 90 days before departure, any additional amount to the initial deposit will be refunded, less transaction fees.
  • For a reservation made 90 days or less before departure or for promotional selected departures, the full amount is requiered on booking and is not refundable.

Prices are subject to change without notice. If the rate varies from the amount indicated on the website, you will be notified of the new price before confirming your reservation.

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Categories

Naturalist Cruise

Length

4 days
5 days
8 days

Style

Naturalist

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