Calipso First Class Yacht
The only vessel offering both naturalist and diving itineraries — from coral reefs to the legendary shark walls of Wolf and Darwin.
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Time
6–8 Days
Small Group
16 Guests
Travel Style
First Class Cruises
Activity Level
All Levels (Naturalist) / Advanced (Diving)
Overview
Calipso is the only yacht in the fleet offering both naturalist and diving itineraries, making her uniquely versatile. Rebuilt in 2019, she accommodates 16 guests in eight cabins and features a dedicated dive deck alongside her sundeck jacuzzi, al-fresco dining, and full bar. Naturalist guests can choose from 5 or 8-day routes exploring the western and central islands with certified bilingual guides. Certified divers can embark on an 8-day expedition to Wolf and Darwin — home to the largest shark biomass on the planet — with up to four dives per day alongside hammerheads, whale sharks, giant mantas, and Galapagos sharks.
Cruise Itineraries
Naturalist exploration or world-class diving — choose your adventure
Western Islands Naturalist Expedition
Islands: San Cristobal · Bartolome · Chinese Hat · Fernandina · Isabela · North Seymour
Day 1Thursday
San Cristobal — Witch Hill
Arrival · White-sand beach · Sea turtles & rays
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Afternoon
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and board the Calipso. Visit Witch Hill — a picturesque white-sand beach with crystal-clear waters where sea turtles and rays glide just offshore. An excellent introduction to the underwater world of the Galapagos.
Day 2Friday
Bartolome & Chinese Hat
Pinnacle Rock · Penguins · Lava tunnels
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Morning
Bartolome Island delivers the most iconic panorama in the Galapagos — Pinnacle Rock framed against volcanic cones. Climb the boardwalk stairs to the summit viewpoint, then snorkel with Galapagos penguins in the bay below.
Afternoon
Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino) is a small islet with lava tunnels and flows, named for its distinctive shape. Snorkel in the turquoise channel between the islet and Santiago with sea lions and reef fish.
Day 3Saturday
Fernandina & Isabela — Espinoza Point & Tagus Cove
Marine iguanas · Flightless cormorants · Darwin Lake
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Morning
Espinoza Point on Fernandina is the most pristine island in the archipelago. Walk among hundreds of marine iguanas on black lava rocks, spot flightless cormorants drying their wings, and observe sea lions basking along the shoreline.
Afternoon
Tagus Cove on Isabela is a historic anchorage used by pirates since the 1800s. Hike the trail to Darwin Lake for sweeping volcanic views, then explore the historic inscriptions left by sailors over centuries.
Day 4Sunday
Isabela — Urbina Bay
Geological uplift · Land iguanas · Alcedo Volcano
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Morning
Urbina Bay sits at the base of Alcedo Volcano. The dramatic 1954 volcanic uplift left coral fossils and marine organisms on dry land. Walk among land iguanas, giant tortoises, and flightless cormorants in this unique geological landscape.
Afternoon
Continue exploring Isabela's western coast with additional wildlife encounters and snorkeling opportunities in the nutrient-rich waters.
Day 5Monday
North Seymour & Departure
Blue-footed boobies · Frigatebirds · Transfer to Baltra Airport
Complete Archipelago Naturalist Expedition
Islands: San Cristobal · Bartolome · Santiago · Chinese Hat · Fernandina · Isabela · North Seymour · South Plaza · Santa Fe · Floreana · Santa Cruz
Day 1Thursday
San Cristobal — Witch Hill
Arrival · White-sand beach · Sea turtles & rays
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Afternoon
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and board the Calipso. Visit Witch Hill — a picturesque beach with crystal-clear waters, sea turtles, and rays gliding just offshore.
Day 2Friday
Bartolome & Santiago — Pinnacle Rock & Egas Port
Iconic panorama · Penguins · Fur seals
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Morning
Bartolome Island — climb to the summit for the most iconic view in the Galapagos, then snorkel with penguins at the base of Pinnacle Rock.
Afternoon
Egas Port on Santiago features a coastal hike past tide pools and lava grottos where Galapagos hawks, lava lizards, and fur seals share the volcanic shoreline.
Day 3Saturday
Fernandina & Isabela — Espinoza Point & Tagus Cove
Marine iguana colonies · Flightless cormorants · Historic anchorage
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Morning
Espinoza Point on Fernandina — the most pristine island, with no foreign species ever introduced. Walk among hundreds of marine iguanas and flightless cormorants on the black lava shoreline.
Afternoon
Tagus Cove — hike to Darwin Lake for volcanic panoramas, explore centuries-old pirate inscriptions, and snorkel with penguins in the sheltered cove.
Day 4Sunday
Isabela — Urbina Bay & Western Coast
Coral uplift · Land iguanas · Alcedo Volcano
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Morning
Urbina Bay — dramatic 1954 volcanic uplift with coral fossils on dry land. Walk among land iguanas, giant tortoises, and flightless cormorants at the base of Alcedo Volcano.
Afternoon
Continue exploring Isabela's western coast with additional wildlife encounters and snorkeling in the nutrient-rich upwelling waters.
Day 5Monday
Isabela & North Seymour
Additional Isabela sites · Blue-footed boobies · Frigatebirds
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Morning
Final exploration of Isabela's diverse coastline before navigating east toward the central islands.
Afternoon
North Seymour — one of the premier wildlife sites in the Galapagos. Walk among nesting blue-footed boobies, magnificent frigatebirds with inflated red pouches, and sea lions body-surfing in the waves.
Day 6Tuesday
South Plaza & Santa Fe
Sesuvium carpets · Endemic land iguanas · Opuntia forests
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Morning
South Plaza is a small island with dramatic impact — vivid red-and-green Sesuvium ground cover, southern cliffs where swallow-tailed gulls and tropicbirds nest, and land iguanas basking among the cacti.
Afternoon
Santa Fe — one of the oldest islands, home to towering Opuntia cactus forests and the endemic pale-yellow Santa Fe land iguana. Snorkel with playful sea lions in the protected bay.
Day 7Wednesday
Floreana — Cormorant Point, Devil's Crown & Post Office Bay
Flamingo lagoon · Underwater crater · Postal tradition
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Morning
Cormorant Point features green olivine and white coral beaches with a Greater Flamingo lagoon between them. Snorkel at Devil's Crown — a submerged volcanic crater teeming with marine life.
Afternoon
Continue the centuries-old postal tradition at Post Office Bay, then explore the coastline by panga spotting rays and sea turtles.
Day 8Thursday
San Cristobal & Departure
Final visit · Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
Wolf & Darwin Diving Expedition
Islands: San Cristobal (Lobos) · Santa Cruz · North Seymour · Wolf · Darwin · Isabela · Fernandina · Santiago
Day 1Thursday
San Cristobal — Check-Out Dive at Lobos Island
Arrival · Gear check · First dive with sea lions
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Afternoon
Arrive at San Cristobal Airport and board the Calipso. Gear up on the dedicated dive deck and complete your check-out dive at Isla Lobos — a gentle introduction to Galapagos diving with playful sea lions, reef fish, and eagle rays in the sheltered channel.
Day 2Friday
Santa Cruz & North Seymour — Punta Carrion & Seymour
Mola-mola · Mobula rays · Hammerheads & reef sharks
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Morning
Punta Carrion offers a wall dive where the cold Cromwell Current meets warmer waters — creating conditions for possible mola-mola sightings alongside reef sharks, sea turtles, and schools of barracuda.
Afternoon
Seymour Channel delivers exciting current diving with mobula rays, reef sharks, Galapagos sharks, and the chance to spot schooling hammerheads in the deeper blue water.
Day 3Saturday
Wolf Island — Shark Bay, The Landslide & La Banana
Largest shark biomass on Earth · Hammerhead walls · Whale sharks
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Full Day · Up to 4 Dives
Wolf Island is home to the largest shark biomass on the planet. Dive sites include Shark Bay, The Landslide, La Banana, and Islote La Ventana. Expect massive schools of scalloped hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, whale sharks (seasonal, Jun–Nov), silky sharks, eagle rays, and giant manta rays. Currents can be strong — advanced certification required.
Day 4Sunday
Darwin Island — Darwin's Arch
Icon of Galapagos diving · Whale sharks · Dolphin pods
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Full Day · Up to 4 Dives
Darwin's Arch is the undisputed icon of Galapagos diving. Multiple dives at this legendary site offer encounters with whale sharks (seasonal), massive hammerhead schools, bottlenose dolphins, Galapagos sharks, green sea turtles, and silky sharks cruising the blue water. One of the top dive sites on Earth.
Day 5Monday
Darwin & Wolf — Final Northern Dives
Morning dives at Darwin · Afternoon return to Wolf
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Morning
Two final dives at Darwin — maximize your time at one of the world's greatest dive sites before navigating south.
Afternoon
One to two additional dives at Wolf Island on the return journey, with chances to encounter different species as current conditions shift throughout the day.
Day 6Tuesday
Isabela — Cabo Marshall
Giant mantas · Barracuda schools · Flightless cormorants
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Full Day
Cabo Marshall on Isabela's northern coast is a seasonal dive site (best Jan–May) renowned for giant oceanic manta rays with wingspans exceeding 5 meters. Expect barracuda schools, Galapagos sharks, sea lions, and the chance to spot flightless cormorants from the surface.
Day 7Wednesday
Central Islands — Cousins Rock
Final dive · Seahorses · Black coral gardens
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Morning
Cousins Rock is the final dive of the expedition — a submerged pinnacle covered in black coral gardens where seahorses, frogfish, and nudibranchs hide among the reef. A fitting conclusion to a world-class diving journey.
Day 8Thursday
San Cristobal & Departure
Transfer to San Cristobal Airport
The Vessel
The only yacht offering both naturalist and diving expeditions
Yacht Specifications
| Rebuilt | 2019 |
| Type | First Class Yacht |
| Length | 35 m / 115 ft |
| Beam | 7 m / 24 ft |
| Draft | 3 m / 10 ft |
| Speed | 12 knots |
| Engines | 2 x Cummins NTA855-M, 400 HP each |
| Guests | 16 passengers |
| Cabins | 8 cabins, air-conditioned, private bathrooms |
| Crew | 10 members |
Onboard Amenities
- Sundeck & JacuzziSpacious sun deck with jacuzzi and panoramic views
- Al-Fresco DiningOpen-air dining area with regional and international cuisine
- BarFull bar with cocktails and refreshments
- Dedicated Dive DeckFull dive platform with gear storage, rinse tanks, and easy water access
- Spacious LoungeComfortable social area for briefings, relaxation, and post-dive debriefs
- Free WiFiStay connected onboard between excursions
- Snorkeling & Wetsuit KitFull expedition gear included for all naturalist guests
Dual-purpose expedition vessel. Calipso is uniquely equipped for both naturalist exploration and advanced diving. Her 8-day diving itinerary reaches Wolf and Darwin Islands — home to the largest shark biomass on the planet — with up to four dives per day alongside hammerheads, whale sharks, and giant mantas.
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