Luxury Cruise M/Y Calipso
Modernized in 2019, the motor yacht Calipso is perfect for all adventure seekers. With a professional crew, expert naturalist and dive guides, open dining and social areas, and free WiFi, travelers can enjoy 4-, 5-, and 8-day tours in a comfortable and convenient way.
The Calipso has 6 cabins on the upper deck and 2 cabins on the main deck, all double cabins with 1 or 2 beds. There are 2 single cabins on the lower deck. All cabins are new and modernly furnished and have private bathrooms. Each cabin has individual air conditioning, TV, hair dryer, 2 USB plugs and storage space.
There are excellent naturalist itineraries that cover the islands as well as the best diving routes that take you into the depths of the ocean.
Information about the ship
- Year of construction: 1991, rebuilt 2019
- Type: Luxury Motor Yacht
- Length: 35 meters / 115 feet
- Beam: 7.3 meteres / 24 feet
- Speed: 12 knots
- Engine: Cummins NTA855-M @400hp (x2)
- Electricity: 110 / 220 Volt
- Generators: Cummins 6B-CP 99 kW (x2)
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Social areas: al fresco dining area, sundeck with jacuzzi, BBQ, bar, lounge, dining room
- Safety equipment: First Aid, Oxygen and AED, Life Jackets and Life Rafts, Nautilus Lifelines, dive alerts, Radar and sonnar, VHF Radio, Antenna GPS, Searchlight and Horn, Bilge pump alarm, Fire Alarm System and Extinguishers, Smoke and temperature detectors, CO2 reserve (150 Kg)
- Cabins: 10 twin cabins. All cabins with private bathrooms, hot water and air-conditioning / All cabins can be converted into matrimonials, except on the ones located in the lower deck
- Crew: 10 crew members + 1 Guide
Itineraries
Thursday to Thursday - Route 8 Days - Naturalist
- Day 1: Arrival to San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the ship – Witch Hill
- Day 2: Bartolomé Island – Santiago Island: Egas Port
- Day 3: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay – Moreno Point
- Day 5: North Seymour Island – South Plaza Island
- Day 6: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout – Cormorant Point
- Day 7: Santa Fe Island – Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
- Day 8: San Cristobal Island: G. Arismendy Interpretation Center – Transfer to airport
Thursday to Monday - Route 5 Days - Naturalist
- Day 1: Arrival to San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the ship – Witch Hill
- Day 2: Bartolomé Island – Santiago Island: Egas Port
- Day 3: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point – Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
- Day 4: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay – Moreno Point
- Day 5: North Seymour Island – South Plaza Island – Transfer to Baltra Airport
Thursday to Thursday - Route 8 Days - Diving
- Day 1: Arrival at San Cristobal Airport, transfer to the ship – Lobos Islet
- Day 2: Santa Cruz Island: Carrion Point – North East Seymour Island
- Day 3: Wolf Island: La Ventana Islet / La Banana – Wolf Island: Shark Bay Point / El Derrumbe
- Day 4: Darwin Island: Darwin’s Arch – El Arenal / Darwin’s Arch
- Day 5: Darwin Island: El Arenal / Darwin’s Arch – Wolf Island: La Banana / Shark Bay
- Day 6: Isabela Island: Coka Port (Jan. – May) / Fernandina Island: Cape Douglas (Jun. – Dec.) – Cape Marshall (Jan. – May) / Vicente Roca Point (Jun. – Dec.)
- Day 7: Cousin’s Rock – Santa Cruz: El Chato / CC Fausto Lllerena
- Day 8: Transfer to the airport on San Cristobal
Monday to Thursday - Route 4 Days - Naturalist
- Day 1: Arrival at Baltra Airport, transfer to the boat – South Plaza Island
- Day 2: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout – Cormorant Point
- Day 3: Santa Fe Island – Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
- Day 4: San Cristobal Island: G. Arismendy Interpretation Center – Transfer to airport
Please note: Itineraries are unlikely to change significantly, but are subject to change due to weather, wildlife breeding, safety concerns or instructions from the Galapagos National Park.
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Cancellation conditions
- All cancellations must be done in written form.
- If a cancellation is received more than 121 days prior to tour departure date a penalty of 10% of the total price will be retained as cancellation fee.
- If a cancellation is received between 120 days and 61 days prior to tour departure date, 20% of the total price will be forfeited.
- In the case of a cancellation received less than 60 days prior to the boat departure the full amount will be retained.
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