The recently rebuilt Calipso offers both SCUBA diving and naturalist itineraries in Galapagos….
Cruise Length:
8-Days
Category:
Luxury Diving & Naturalist
Archipel I
- Overview
The Archipel I Catamaran is a speedy, yet very steady and comfortable boat. Our level III bilingual guides that have been licensed at the Charles Darwin Research Station along with a top gourmet cook combine into an elite staff all working to make your trip as memorable as possible. This luxurious Catamaran comes along with extravagant cabins with TV, private bathrooms, hot water, and air conditioning. Social areas also include a large sundeck, a salon with a bar and the dining room. The Archipel I itineraries range from a four-day visit to a fifteen-day extensive tour traveling the borders of the Galapagos.
Highlights:
- Itineraries
- 8 days Cruise Itineary 'A'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'B'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'A5'
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary 'A4'
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary 'B4'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'B5'
- 8 Days Cruise Itinerary 'A5B4'
- 8 Days Cruise Itinerary 'B5A4'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Interpretation Center - San CristobalAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMInterpretation CenterSan Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San CristobalFrigatebird Hill
Day 2 - Santa Fe Island - South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3 - North Seymour Island - Sombrero ChinoAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMSombrero ChinoSombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 4 - Los Gemelos - El Chato - Santa CruzAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
El ChatoSanta Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
PMSanta CruzFausto Llerena Breeding Center
Day 5 - Moreno Point - Elizabeth BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMElizabeth BayIsabela Island: Elizabeth BayAs enter you the bay, hawks can soar overhear and schools of fish can be seen swimming underneath.
Day 6 - Tagus Cove - Espinosa PointAMTagus Cove
Isabela Island: Tagus CoveAn opportunity to see penguins as well as marine iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs and sea lions.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 7 - Puerto Egas - Rabida IslandAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMRabida IslandRábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 8 - Bachas Beach - Baltra DepartureAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Bachas BeachAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBachas BeachSanta Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 2 - Bartholomew Island - Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMSullivan BaySantiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 3 - Cormoran Point - Devils Crown - Baroness Observatory - Post Office BayAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
PMBaroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Post Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 4 - Gardner Bay - Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
PMSuarez PointEspañola Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 5 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 6 - Los Gemelos - El Chato - Santa CruzAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
El ChatoSanta Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
PMSanta CruzFausto Llerena Breending Centre.
Day 7 - Pitt Point - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMCerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 8 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Santa CruzAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSanta CruzFausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Day 2 - Moreno Point - Urbina BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 3 - Espinosa Point - Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMVicente Roca PointIsabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 4 - Puerto Egas - Rabida IslandAMPuerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
PMRabida IslandRábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 5 - Black Turtle Cove - Baltra DepartureAMBlack Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Interpretation Center - San CristobalAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMInterpretation CenterSan Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San CristobalFrigatebird Hill
Day 2 - Santa Fe Island - South PlazaAMSanta Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3 - North Seymour Island - Sombrero ChinoAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMSombrero ChinoSombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 4 - Los Gemelos - El Chato - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
El ChatoSanta Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Bachas BeachAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMBachas BeachSanta Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 2 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 - Bartholomew Island - Sullivan BayAMBartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
PMSullivan BaySantiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 4 - Los Gemelos - El Chato - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
El ChatoSanta Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
PMBaltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Santa CruzAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSanta CruzFausto Llerena Breeding Centre
Day 2 - Cormoran Point - Devils Crown - Baroness Observatory - Post Office BayAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
PMBaroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Post Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 3 - Gardner Bay - Suarez PointAMGardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
PMSuarez PointEspañola Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 4 - Pitt Point - Cerro BrujoAMPitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
PMCerro BrujoSan Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Santa CruzBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Santa Cruz
Interpretation Centre Fausto Llerena
Day 2 - Moreno Point - Urbina Bay
Moreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Urbina Bay
Isabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 3 - Espinosa Point - Vicente Roca Point
Espinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Vicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 4 - Puerto Egas - Rabida Island
Puerto Egas
Santiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Rabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
Day 5 - Black Turtle Cove - Bachas Beach
Black Turtle Cove
Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle CoveThis shallow inlet is surrounded by mangroves and provides natural protection for a variety of marine life.
Bachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
Day 6 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin Bay
Prince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
Darwin Bay
Genovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 7 - Bartholomew Island - Sullivan Bay
Bartholomew Island
Bartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Sullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
Day 8 - Los Gemelos - El Chato - Baltra Departure
Los Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
El ChatoSanta Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Santa CruzBaltra Arrival
Baltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
Santa Cruz
Interpretation Centre Fausto Llerena
Day 2 - Cormoran Point - Devils Crown - Baroness Observatory - Post Office Bay
Cormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Devils CrownFloreana Island: Devil´s CrownArguably the best snorkeling site in the islands, Devil´s Crown boasts an amazing variety of fish.
Baroness Observatory
Floreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Post Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Day 3 - Gardner Bay - Suarez Point
Gardner Bay
Española Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Suarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
Day 4 - Pitt Point - Cerro Brujo
Pitt Point
San Cristobal Island: Pitt PointHere there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies.
Cerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - Interpretation Center
Isla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
Interpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
Day 6 - Santa Fe Island - South Plaza
Santa Fe Island
Santa Fe IslandA volcanic uplift that hosts a forest of Opuntia and palo santo. Endemic land iguanas are often seen.
South Plaza
South Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 7 - North Seymour Island - Sombrero Chino
North Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
Sombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
Day 8 - Los Gemelos - El Chato - Baltra Departure
Los Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
El ChatoSanta Cruz Island: El ChatoA reserve in the highlands where you have the opportunity to observe the giant tortoise in the wild.
Baltra Departure
Baltra. Transfer to the Airport.
- Boat specifications
- Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 16
- Contruction Year: 2005
- Width: 11mts/ 36 ft
- Max speed: 10 knots (ca. 18,5 km/h)
- Exterior Material: Fiberglass
- Crew: 9 members
- Electricity: 110/220 V
- Facilities:
- Dining room:
- Kayak:
- Snorkelling equipment:
- TV in social areas:
- DVD in social areas:
- Mini library:
- Bar:
- Satellite phone:
- Entertainment Options:
- Life jackets:
- Solarium:
- Wetsuit: Extra Cost: 64
- Deck chairs:
- Dinghies/ zodiac:
- Living room:
- Sun deck:
- First aid kit:
- Water dispenser:
- Water filtration systems:
- Suites & Cabins
Double Cabin - Main deck
Cabin with double bed - Big windows ocean view - Private batrhroom - Closet - Air conditioning and hot water.
Twin Cabin - Main Deck
Cabin with two twin beds - Big windows ocean view - Private batrhroom - Closet - Air conditioning and hot water.
Twin Cabin / Convertible - Main deck
Cabin with two twin beds convertible to one double bed - Big windows ocean view - Private batrhroom - Closet - Air conditioning and hot water.
Cabins All Boat - Main Deck
Cabins with double or twin bed - Big windows ocean view - Private batrhroom - Closet - Air conditioning and hot water.
- What's included
- What's included:
• Accommodation as confirmed.
• All mentioned meals (full-board); filtered water, tea and coffee.
• All guided excursions and activities as mentioned in the itinerary by a National Park certified naturalist guide.
• Beach towels and snorkelling gear (snorkel, mask, flippers; optional wet-suits for hire).
• All mentioned meals (full-board); filtered water, tea and coffee.
• All guided excursions and activities as mentioned in the itinerary by a National Park certified naturalist guide.
• Beach towels and snorkelling gear (snorkel, mask, flippers; optional wet-suits for hire).
- What's not included:
• Round-trip flight to the Galapagos.
• Soft and alcoholic drinks.
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (currently $120, subject to change).
• Personal travel insurance.
• Personal expenses, extras and tipping.
• Soft and alcoholic drinks.
• Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Transit Control Card (currently $120, subject to change).
• Personal travel insurance.
• Personal expenses, extras and tipping.
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