Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Incredible Adventure with a Fantastic Crew. Outstanding attention to detail and fantastic service. Great meals, cleanliness. When launching or bringing in divers the entire crew - cooks to mechanics to dive masters - leap to assist divers off w their gear and suits. The cabins are very nice, thoughtful and modern; AC works great. Only input would be that it might be time to replace older rental suits and BC’s.”
Recommended for: The Crew. The Diving. The Boat.
Customer Review By Tim E, from: United States scored the Calipso Dive Liveaboard 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 72 reviews and information click here: Calipso Dive Liveaboard .
Is The Calipso Dive Liveaboard Right For You?
⚡ Quick Facts
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✓ Best For:
- ✓Advanced & experienced divers (Minimum 100 logged dives required)
- ✓Social divers who enjoy meeting new people
- ✓Nitrox divers (free EAN32 included)
- ✓Travelers who prefer to rent equipment rather than bring their own
- ✓Divers seeking multi-day immersive experiences
✗ Not Ideal For:
- ✗Complete beginners (Advanced Open Water Diver required)
- ✗Divers with limited experience
- ✗Those on a tight budget (premium pricing)
- ✗Those who prefer day trips or shore-based diving
🎯 Perfect If You Want...
- •Hammerhead shark schools
- •Marine iguana encounters
- •Endemic species found nowhere else
- •Darwin and Wolf Islands big pelagics
- •Seeing the famous giant tortoises
- •Challenging dive sites for experienced divers
- •Complimentary nitrox for extended bottom times
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Boat Features, as it has 8 of 10 key boat features (see below).
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings. In addition, it provides audio and video entertainment in the lounge so you can relax and enjoy music, films and other entertainment between dives and in the evenings.
What’s more, it has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up to date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. You’ll also find it provides charging stations for phones, laptops, torches and underwater cameras so your batteries are always topped up, and your dive kit is always ready for the next dive.
A review of the list of Boat Features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Audio & video entertainment
- Charging stations
- Dedicated crew
- Free deck towels and no beach towels
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- Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- Smart Voyager accreditation
Boat FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have WiFi internet?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have an air conditioned saloon?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have an indoor saloon?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have a sun deck or leisure deck?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have an observation deck?
What onboard entertainment is available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a boutique or souvenir shop on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is the Calipso Dive Liveaboard family friendly?
Is the Calipso Dive Liveaboard available for private charter?
What type of crew works on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
What is the crew to guest ratio on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have Smart Voyager accreditation?
Boat information:
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard provides deck towels onboard, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but no beach towels are provided. Click Beach Towels to find liveaboards that offer these onboard.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard offers an airport transfer, which is included in the cost of your liveaboard trip, but they do not offer a hotel transfer. Click Hotel Transfers to find liveaboards that offer this service.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard also includes fuel surcharge in the cost of the liveaboard.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard has optional additional charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional optional charges include gratuities.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard has additional required charges on top of the cost of the trip, these additional costs that you are required to pay include national park fees, and port fees.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard has a dedicated crew onboard, which includes both local and international crew.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard is not listed as a family friendly cruise and does not show dedicated family cabins in the features either. If you’d prefer a liveaboard that is better set up for families, click Family Friendly Cruises to see family oriented trips, or Liveaboards With Family Cabins to find boats that just offer cabins designed for families.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard is available for private charter, making it a great option for scuba diving clubs, groups of friends, underwater photography teams, and families who want the whole boat to themselves. With up to 8 cabins available, your group can enjoy an exclusive itinerary, flexible dive schedule, and the privacy of a full-boat charter; click liveaboards available for private charter to compare this liveaboard with other boats that are available for private charter.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard is not specifically listed as a budget-friendly option, and is better suited to divers who are happy to pay more for upgraded comfort, premium facilities, and a higher overall experience while exploring Galapagos’s dive sites; if your priority is keeping costs down, you can check current discounts using discounted liveaboards, or click Budget Friendly Liveaboards to compare this vessel with other liveaboards that are marketed as more budget-friendly.
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SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 70% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Cabin Features, as it has 7 of 10 key cabin features (see below).
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard includes air-conditioned cabins, which keeps your cabin cool and comfortable between dives and whilst you sleep at night. In addition, it includes additional cabin luxuries such as cabin towels, complimentary toiletries and daily housekeeping, which means you can pack lighter and enjoy a more relaxed trip. What’s more, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
You’ll also find it offers TV in cabins so you can unwind and watch TV between dives on in the evening. Also, it includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view.
A review of the list of Cabin Features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click the feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
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Cabin FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Do cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have en-suite bathrooms?
Is there air-conditioning in the cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are there family cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are there balcony or sea-view cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a hair dryer in the cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Do cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have a safe box?
Is there a TV in the cabins on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are the cabins non-smoking on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are towels and toiletries provided on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
How many guests and cabins does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have?
Cabin information:
- The Calipso Dive Liveaboard provides cabin towels, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Calipso Dive Liveaboard does not offer a laundry service. If you would like this service onboard, click Laundry service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Calipso Dive Liveaboard does not offer a pressing service. If you would like this service onboard, click Pressing service to find liveaboards that provide it.
- The Calipso Dive Liveaboard provides complimentary toiletries, which are included in the cost of your liveaboard trip.
- The Calipso Dive Liveaboard does not show dedicated family cabins and is not tagged as a family friendly cruise in the cabin features. If you are travelling with children, you may find a better fit by choosing from Liveaboards With Family Cabins for boats that offer family sized cabins, or Family Friendly Cruises for trips that are set up more clearly for families. You can still review the cabin layouts for this boat in the cabin types section below.
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The Calipso Dive Liveaboard includes the following cabin types:
- 8 Double/Twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Diving Features, as it has 10 of 10 key diving features (see below).
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and also uses dive tenders to put you right on the best sites. In addition, Photographers are looked after, with a camera station and a separate rinse for underwater cameras. What’s more, After a dive you can rinse off using warm outside showers, which keep you, your hair and your wetsuit fresh and clean from saltwater.
DIN adaptors are carried onboard, so whether you dive on a DIN or yoke regulator you will be supported on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. You’ll also find Sidemount diving is supported on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, which is useful if you prefer to carry cylinders on your side. Also, On deck you have rinse hoses and a shaded diving area, so your kit and cameras can be washed and kept out of the sun.
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard was custom built for diving, so the layout, dive deck and facilities are all set up with scuba divers in mind. Plus, Nitrox is available onboard as a paid extra, so you can choose to dive with nitrox on the dives that matter most. The Enriched Air Nitrox is normally EAN32 or 32% oxygen.
A review of the list of diving features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
Diving FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have nitrox onboard?
Is the Calipso Dive Liveaboard custom built for diving?
What level of experience is required and what diver certification is required for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
How many logged dives do you need for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Can I get certified on board the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have a camera area and camera rinse?
Are there facilities for photographers onboard the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Do I need DIN or yoke on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, and are adaptors available?
How are water entries and exits handled on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard? Are tenders used?
What rental gear is available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are scuba courses available onboard the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is a nitrox course available onboard the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
What itineraries does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard run?
What sea creatures can you see on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard does not currently list specific marine life for its dive sites, please check the itinerary notes.
Dive information:
- Diver certification level required: Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
- Number of logged dives required: Minimum 100 logged dives
- Itinerary options on the Calipso Dive liveaboard are currently: 8 Days/7 Nights
- The diving package to include all the dives on the itinerary of your choice is included in the cost of the liveaboard trip.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard offers a private dive guide, which is an optional extra charge. Click Private dive guide to find other liveaboards that offer free, or as a paid extra, a private dive guide.
- The Calipso Dive liveaboard offers scuba diving courses, and in particular a nitrox course, which are an optional extra charge. Click Scuba diving courses or Nitrox course to find other liveaboards that offer scuba courses onboard.
Tip: click any of the linked items above to find other dive liveaboards with the same option.
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating – Food Features, as it has 8 of 10 total food & dining features (see below).
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it offers al fresco dining so you can enjoy ocean breezes with your meals whilst onboard.
What’s more, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
A review of the list of Onboard Food & Dining Features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Al fresco dining
- Dietary requirements
- Full-board option (Free)
- Local food
- Snacks all day (Free)
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Western food
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- Beach BBQ
- Fine cuisine
Dining FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
What meal plan does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard offer?
Are dietary requirements accommodated on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are vegetarian and vegan options available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is al fresco dining available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard include a beach BBQ?
What dining style is used on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
What cuisine is served on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are snacks provided on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Drinks & Refreshments for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 90% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Drinks & Refreshment Features, as it has 9 of 10 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Calipso Dive Liveaboard has a bar where beer and wine are available to purchase. In addition, it offers a selection of fine wines for purchase onboard. In addition, this liveaboard includes drinking water, soft drinks, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails in the trip price.
A review of the list of Onboard Drink Features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Alcoholic beverages (Paid extra)
- Bar
- Beer available
- Drinking water (Free)
- Fine wines selection (enhanced wine offering)
- Soft drinks (Free)
- Tea & coffee (Free)
- Welcome cocktails
- Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with this feature, click the feature below to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Free wine w/dinner
Drinks & Refreshments FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Which drinks are included on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a bar onboard the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is alcohol available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are soft drinks included on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are tea and coffee included on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is drinking water included on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is wine with dinner included on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are welcome cocktails offered on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Can I bring my own alcohol on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
How do I pay for drinks onboard the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Included in the price of your liveaboard trip:
- Drinking water
- Soft drinks
- Tea & coffee
- Welcome cocktails
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Non-Diver Companion Rating for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 20% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating - Non-Diver Companion Rating, as it has 2 of 10 total non-diver companion features (see below).
A jacuzzi or hot tub is available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, ideal for warming up after night dives or unwinding after a long day of diving. In addition, there is a small library on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard with fish ID books and light reading. You will often find titles left by previous guests, too.
A review of the list of Non-Diver Companion Rating features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature:
- Included Jacuzzi / hot tub
- Included Library
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- Not included Fishing
- Not included Glass bottom boat
- Not included Kayaks on-board
- Not included Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- Not included Snorkel gear
- Not included Stand up paddleboard
- Not included Naturalist itineraries
- Not included Wellness facilities
Other Activities FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Are kayaks available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are stand up paddleboards available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is snorkel gear provided on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a jacuzzi or hot tub on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is the Calipso Dive Liveaboard suitable for non-divers?
Is there a naturalist guide or naturalist itinerary on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a library on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is yoga offered on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are wellness services available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are jet skis available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is water skiing available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is wakeboarding available on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is fishing offered on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a glass bottom boat on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Are land excursions included on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Underwater Photographer Features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 80% on the SDE Underwater Photographer Rating, as it has 4 of 5 key photographer facilities (see below).
The Calipso Dive Liveaboard has a dedicated camera station close to the dive deck, which lets you gear up quickly, check your housing and swap batteries or memory cards between dives. In addition, it offers a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras, helping to keep salt, sand and defog from dive gear away from your delicate housings and ports.
What’s more, it provides dedicated charging stations for cameras, strobes, torches and laptops so your batteries are always topped up and ready for the next dive. You’ll also find it has free WiFi internet onboard, which makes it easier to back up RAW files to the cloud and share images with friends and family while you are at sea.
A review of the underwater photographer facilities found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific facility, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this facility:
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Underwater photographer FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Is there a dedicated camera room on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have a dedicated camera table or workstation?
Are there charging stations for cameras and batteries on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is there a separate rinse tank for underwater cameras on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Does the Calipso Dive Liveaboard have WiFi for backing up and sharing photos?
Is the Calipso Dive Liveaboard a good choice for serious underwater photographers?
SDE Liveaboard Rating – Technical Diving Features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
On reviewing the Calipso Dive Liveaboard, it scores 33% on the SDE Tech Diving Rating, as it has 1 of 3 key technical diving features (see below).
If you dive sidemount, the Calipso Dive Liveaboard supports it, but when planning your dives check cylinder options and the deck set-up, so your configuration is comfortable and properly supported for the dives planned.
A review of the technical diving features found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. If you want to find all liveaboards with a specific feature, click a feature to open a new window with a collection of dive liveaboards that have this feature.
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Tech diving FAQs for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard
Is sidemount diving supported on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is technical diving supported on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
Is rebreather diving supported on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard?
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Calipso Dive Liveaboard Included in the Price
When you book the Calipso Dive dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes key items for an amazing dive safari in Galapagos. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving.
These inclusions provide excellent value and a hassle-free cruise experience. Below is everything included in your Calipso Dive liveaboard fare.
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- Included Airport transfer
- Included Cabin towels
- Included Complimentary toiletries
- Included Deck towels
- Included Diving package
- Included Drinking water
- Included Fuel surcharge
- Included Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- Included Land excursions
- Included Nitrox
- Included Snacks
- Included Soft drinks
- Included Tea & coffee
- Included VAT
- Included Welcome cocktails
- Included WiFi internet
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- Not included Accommodation
- Not included Airport transfers
- Not included Snorkel equipment
- Not included Beer
- Not included Wine with dinner
- Not included Dive guide
- Not included Diving equipment
Calipso Dive Liveaboard Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Calipso Dive charter with these optional upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox helps extend your bottom time at the sites around Galapagos.
These extras let you tailor the trip to your preferences. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'optional extras' charged on top of the price for the Calipso Dive liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards including this in the price:
- Included Alcoholic beverages
- Included Gratuities
- Included Nitrox course
- Included Private dive guide
- Included Rental gear
Calipso Dive Liveaboard Required Paid Extras
Please note some essential costs are not included in the base price of the Calipso Dive dive cruise and must be paid additionally. Marine park fees help protect the reefs you will dive in Galapagos.
Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your liveaboard trip. See the list below.
A review of the list of 'required extras' not included in the price for the Calipso Dive liveaboard. Click a feature to find liveaboards where this is covered in the price (when applicable):
- Included National park fees
- Included Port fees
Calipso Dive Liveaboard Vessel Details
- Length: 35.4m (116.1ft)
- Beam: 8.0m (26.2ft)
- Max guests: 16
- Cabins: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
Calipso Dive Liveaboard Boat Navigation and Safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Calipso Dive Liveaboard are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
A review of the full list of navigation and safety features for the Calipso Dive Liveaboard. Calipso Dive Liveaboard scores 94% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 16 out of 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- Included Bilge Pump Alarm
- Included Crew Trained in First Aid
- Included Depth Sounder
- Included E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Included Emergency Flares
- Included Emergency Rafts
- Included Engine room CCTV
- Included Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Included First Aid Kits
- Included GPS
- Included Life Vests
- Included Oxygen
- Included Radar
- Included Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- Included Satellite & Mobile Phones
- Included Search light
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The calipso dive liveaboard boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Calipso Dive Liveaboard:
- Not included Fishfinder