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Calipso

Calipso Galápagos Cruise

Cruise the Galápagos Islands onboard the Calipso, a 115 foot first class motor yacht. Although the Calipso has the capacity for 20, it travels with just 16, giving passengers plenty of room to enjoy time spent aboard during their Galápagos cruise. The Calipso can be chartered out as a private SCUBA Diving cruise.

Trip Features
  • Up to 17 Days
  • Starting at $3,900 per person
  • PHYSICAL RATING
    Moderate
  • ACTIVITIES
    Hiking, Snorkeling, Land & Water Activities, Zodiac Rides
  • HIGHLIGHTS
    Wildlife, Scenery, Natural Wonders

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A serene coastal landscape featuring calm turquoise waters and a rugged hillside covered in dry vegetation. Green shrubbery lines the foreground, contrasting against the rocky shore and distant brown hills under a cloudy sky.
A snorkeler wearing a mask and snorkel swims underwater near a large sea turtle, both moving in the same direction. The water is clear and blue, highlighting the details of the turtle's shell and the snorkeler's brightly colored swimwear.
Close-up of a giant tortoise's face and neck partially covered by grass. The tortoise's rough and textured skin is visible, and it has a calm expression with patches of greenery on its mouth. The background consists of out-of-focus green vegetation.
A sea lion lays on a sandy beach with its head turned slightly upwards, eyes closed, and whiskers visible. The edge of a gentle wave is seen in the background, suggesting a calm shoreline.
Two albatrosses are pictured in this image. The bird on the left faces forward, showing its yellow beak and white feathers, while the bird on the right is turned slightly to the side, featuring a similar yellow beak and white feathers. They are set against a blurred natural background.

Calipso Itinerary

The Calipso offers a variety of different cruise lengths to suit your needs. All Galápagos cruises offer similar touring experiences: guided naturalists walks, water activities, and plentiful wildlife viewing. Our Galápagos tour packages include a pre and post night in Quito or Guayaquil, with flexibility to add extension tours.

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International Arrival Day

Today is your international arrival into Quito or Guayaquil, Ecuador. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Those with more time can opt to arrive early and take guided excursions in the city and surrounding areas.

Galápagos Arrival Day

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the Galápagos. Meet the crew at the Galápagos airport and transfer with your group to the yacht. Enjoy a welcome briefing, lunch and afternoon activity. Settle onboard tonight with dinner and your evening briefing as you watch the sunset over the Pacific.

Galápagos Islands Tour (2-13) Days

Explore the Galápagos Islands! The number of days depends on your selected cruise duration. Enjoy daily guided morning and afternoon excursions, all meals and snacks onboard, and evening briefings. Possible tour activities include guided naturalist walks, snorkeling, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, panga (zodiac) rides, and taking in scenery from the observation deck. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound and the abundance of different species is astounding. Photography enthusiasts will come home with amazing wildlife and landscape photos. Most islands you visit will be uninhabited, but you may visit small towns and interact with locals.

Galápagos Departure Day

After your final breakfast and excursion, disembark your cruise and return to the airport for the trip back to Quito or Guayaquil. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an evening at leisure.

International Departure Day

Your guide transfers you to the airport for your international flight home. Travelers with more time will begin extension tours.

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The open floor plan is full of light thanks to expansive windows on the main deck, where guests gather in the cozy lounge, grab drinks at the bar or coffee station, and enjoy scrumptious meals in dining area. The sundeck is a guest favorite, with ample seating and loungers, al fresco dining area, and a well stocked bar to serve up tropical juices and vacation libations. Add a jacuzzi and spectacular views and everyone is happy!

A large, blue and white yacht named "Calipso" sails on a calm body of water under a clear blue sky. The yacht has multiple decks and a dive flag flying on the upper deck. In the background, there's a low, grassy coastline, perfect for exploring during your Calipso Galapagos cruise.
A large blue and white boat named "CALIPSO" is anchored in calm water, offering a Galapagos cruise experience. A small inflatable blue dinghy with an outboard motor is tethered to the back of the boat. The horizon is clear with a blue sky above and some light clouds in the distance.
The image shows the deck of a luxury yacht at sunset, featuring several wooden lounge chairs with blue cushions and a few dining tables and chairs. The yacht, part of the Calipso Galapagos cruise, is docked near a scenic coastline and the calm sea is visible in the background.
A spacious deck on the Calipso Galapagos cruise features a built-in hot tub with wooden steps, surrounded by blue cushioned seating. A colorful flag waves in the background against a backdrop of a calm sea and cloudy sky.
A dining area with wooden tables set for a meal, featuring blue cushioned chairs, striped table runners, and neatly folded napkins. Large windows offer a view of the sea and a docked Calipso Galapagos cruise ship, with hilly terrain in the background. The floor is made of light wood.
A modern, spacious boat interior featuring a large blue sectional sofa with beige cushions, a dark coffee table, and a bowl of seashells. The area has wooden flooring, ample windows, a map on the wall, and a wooden staircase leading to an upper deck—a perfect setting for your Calipso Galapagos cruise adventure.
Ship Highlights
  • Size/Type
    115 ft. Monohulled Yacht
  • Guest Capacity
    16
  • Features
    SCUBA, Jacuzzi
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Cabin Details

The Calipso’s eight spacious air-conditioned cabins on the main and upper deck all have large picture windows, private bathrooms with hot showers and beds that be set up as twin or matrimonial. There is one twin bedded cabin on the lower deck with portholes.

A bright and modern bedroom with a large window. A neatly made bed with blue and white linens faces a wall-mounted flat-screen TV. Swan-shaped towel art sits on the bed, evoking a touch of luxury akin to the Calipso Galapagos cruise. Adjacent is an en-suite bathroom with visible toilet and sink.
A well-lit bedroom cabin on the Calipso Galapagos cruise features a large bed with white linens and teal accents. The bed is adorned with pillows and a towel folded into a swan shape. A photograph of birds perched on rocks hangs above the bed, and there's a window on the left.
A neatly made bed in a clean, modern room features blue and white bedding. Two towels folded into swan shapes form a heart on the bed. Above the bed is a framed photograph of the Calipso Galapagos cruise. The room has white walls and a wooden door.
A compact, modern bathroom with a wooden vanity housing a white sink and faucet, a toilet, and a corner shower with a blue accent wall. The vanity has storage space below for toiletries and toilet paper. The shower has a white curtain partially drawn, creating an atmosphere of elegance akin to the Calipso Galapagos cruise experience.

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Cabin interior with a bed covered in white linens and a dark blue throw blanket, perfect for your Calipso Galapagos cruise. There is a small shelving unit next to the open door leading to a bathroom that includes a sink with a large mirror. A wall-mounted TV and an air conditioner are also visible.
A bright and modern cabin with two single beds dressed in white and blue linens aboard the Calipso Galapagos cruise. A large window allows natural light to fill the space. The cabin is decorated with a bird photograph on the wall, a hat on one bed, and amenities on a shelf and bedside table.
A compact, modern bathroom with a wooden vanity housing a white sink and faucet, a toilet, and a corner shower with a blue accent wall. The vanity has storage space below for toiletries and toilet paper. The shower has a white curtain partially drawn, creating an atmosphere of elegance akin to the Calipso Galapagos cruise experience.

Calipso

Twin

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You have the flexibility to choose your own travel dates on most of our trips. Certain trips, such as cruises, have fixed schedules. Availability on these trips is always changing so please contact us with your preferred travel time and we can find the perfect itinerary for you.

The first step is to get in touch with a Southern Explorations travel planner for date availability and information on activities, accommodations and other travel aspirations you may have. Give us a call at 1.877.784.5400, fill out this form or email info@southernexplorations.com.

Yes! All of our posted itineraries can be considered a starting point and were happy to tailor a trip to your exact desires. There may be some elements of a trip, such as a cruise or all-inclusive lodge stay, that cannot be modified but we can always adjust the tours around those components.

We provide full service tours so in general our trips include all guided activities with professional English-speaking guides, accommodations, transportation, airport transfers, entrance fees and permits, select meals, and pre-departure services. You will be responsible for international airfare while we will book all in-country airfare. Contact one of our expert travel planners for even more details on this specific tour.

We have more detailed information about each destination in the Plan Your Trip section of this website. Our team of friendly travel planners is also available to walk you through various options and to work with you on the perfect trip!

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