CALIPSO DIVING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Only in Galapagos can you dive with such a sheer abundance of species and so many sharks. The best dive sites in Galapagos are some of the best on the planet and are only accessible from a liveaboard. High season offers whale sharks and is the peak of wildlife populations. During high season, water temps are cooler and visibility diminished. Low season has no whale sharks, but better visibility to see all of the hammerheads and mantas that are obscured during high season. Water and air temps are warmer in low season.
On Calipso diving yacht, travelers will enjoy the best of both worlds that the Galapagos Islands have to offer: the land and sea. Upgraded and modernized in 2019, this ship is perfect for all kinds of adventurers. With 8 spacious cabins that can hold up to 16 passengers, a professional crew, expert naturalist and diving guides, open dining and social areas, and free WiFi, travelers can enjoy any of the 4, 5, and 8-day tours in comfort.
TECHNICAL AND SAFETY FEATURES
- 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)
- Year of construction: 1991, rebuild 2019
- Type: Motor Yacht
- Length: 115 ft / 35 m
- Beam: 24 ft / 7.3 m
- Electricity: 110 & 220 V
- Capacity: 16 passengers
- Main engines: Cummins NTA855-M @400hp (x2)
- Generators: Cummins 6B-CP 99 kW (x2)
- Cruising speed: 12 knots
- Exterior: Naval steel and fiber glass
- Water capacity: 5,000 gls.
- Crew: 10 Crew members + 1 Guide
DECK PLANS
About Itinerary
Yes we have the high voltage diving at Darwin and Wolf Islands on our itinery. Hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, Silky sharks and Whale sharks in season. Darwin and Wolf put Galapagos on the map for divers.
Divers can begin to take ‘another school of hammerheads’ for granted (true), so like most Galapagos liveaboards, we also dive the western sites. Punta Vicente Roca is a Mola Mola cleaning station, is rich in species and perhaps has the most coral in all Galapagos. Cabo (Spanish for Cape) Marshall is a dependable site for giant Mantas. At Cabo Douglas, you dive with Marine Iguanas and Penguins while they feed. Cousins, our final dive, is in the Central Islands.
All Galapagos liveaboard itineraries are a minimum of 7 nights due to the distance of the remote sites we dive.
INCLUDE:
- All meals during the cruise
- Transfers on the islands on the days of operation
- Visits and excursions accordung to the itinerary
- English speaking naturalist guide
- Snorkeling equipment
NOT INCLUDE:
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Roundtrip airfare from / to Galapagos
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Soft and alcohilic drinks
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Galapagos National Park entrance fee (US $ 100)
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Ingala Control Card (US $ 20)
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Wetsuit and dive equipment avaliable to rent on board
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Gratuities and personal expenses
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing.
Required Extras: Chamber Fees (35 USD), National Park Fees (100 USD), Port Fees (20 USD).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (150 USD), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide
