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
Beam: 8 m / 26 ft
Cruising Speed: 11 knots
6 Upper deck Twin Cabins
2 Main deck Twin Cabins
All cabins are convertible into Matrimonial
1 Lower deck single cabin
11 crew members
Itinerary A – 8 days/7 nights (Thursday to Thursday)
Day – Thursday
Boarding around noon in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno – San CristobalVisit 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 IslandVisit of South Plaza Island
All meals on board
Day – Tuesday
Visit of Floreana IslandAll meals on board
Day – Wednesday
Visit of Santa Fe IslandVisit of Santa Cruz Charles Darwin Research Center
All meals on board
Day – Thursday
Arrival in San Cristobal – Puerto Baquerizo MorenoDisembarkation 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 CristobalVisit of Witch hill (Cerro Brujo) in San Cristobal
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Friday
Visit of Bartolome IslandVisit 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 IslandDisembarkation 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 channelVisit of South Plaza Island
Lunch and dinner on board
Day – Tuesday
Visit of Floreana IslandAll meals on board
Day – Wednesday
Visit of Santa Fe IslandVisit of Charles Darwin research center
All meals on board
Day – Thursday
Arrival in San Cristobal – Puerto Baquerizo MorenoDisembarkation in San Cristobal around 9:00 am
Visit of the interpretation center
Transfer 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);
- All excursions and transferts mentioned in the itinerary;
- English and spanish speaking Naturalist guide from the Galapagos National Park.
Exclusions
- All international and domestic flights;
- INGALA migration card 20 USD (airport);
- Entrance fee of 200 USD to Galapagos National Park;
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages;
- Travel insurance and compulsory emergency medical care insurance;
- Local tax IVA (mandatory for Ecuadorian travelers);
- Gratuities.
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 provider.
- 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 paied 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 non refundable.
Please note that for Ecuadorian travelers, the 15% IVA tax will be added to the amount displayed.
All prices are subject to change without notice. If the final rate varies from the amount indicated on the website, you will be notified of the new price before confirming your reservation.
All itineraries are subject to change without notice.