The recently rebuilt Calipso offers both SCUBA diving and naturalist itineraries in Galapagos….
Cruise Length:
8-Days
Category:
Luxury Diving & Naturalist
Natural Paradise
- Overview
Launched in 2015, the Natural Paradise is among the newer boats in the Galapagos. The tastefully designed yacht includes a large sundeck with a hot tub and a grill including al fresco dining, lounge with a bar, coffee station and a dining room. Her nine cabins are spacious and bright with large windows and include a private bathroom. Her upper deck suites and staterooms have private balconies. The Natural Paradise is able to house sixteen guests and the most common itineraries are 4, 5 and 8 days in length. The well-trained staff includes a very professional licensed bilingual guide and a gourmet chef in order to make your trip as memorable as possible.
Highlights:
Galapagos Islands, South Plaza Island, Genovesa, Santiago, Santa Cruz (Bachas Beach)
- Itineraries
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'B'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Leon DormidoAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLeon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2 - North Seymour Island - South PlazaAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3 - Rabida Island - Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 4 - Sullivan Bay - Dragon HillAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 - Highlands - Los Gemelos - Santa CruzAMHighlands
Santa Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Los GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
PMSanta CruzTortoise Breeding Center
Day 6 - 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 7 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
PMPuerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
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 - Eden IsletAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMEden IsletSanta Cruz Island: Eden IsletOff the western coast of Santa Cruz, Eden Islet offers visitors a great chance to see a variety of Galapagos wildlife.
Day 2 - Vicente Roca Point - Espinosa PointAMVicente Roca Point
Isabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
PMEspinosa PointFernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
Day 3 - Urbina Bay - Moreno PointAMUrbina 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.
PMMoreno PointIsabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
Day 4 - Sierra Negra - Wetlands - Tortoise Breeding CenterAMSierra Negra
Isabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
WetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
PMTortoise Breeding CenterIsabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
Day 5 - Sombrero Chino - Mosquera IsletAMSombrero Chino
Sombrero Chino IslandThe landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs.
PMMosquera IsletMosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Day 6 - Post Office Bay - Cormoran Point - Champion IsletAMPost Office Bay
Floreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
PMCormoran PointFloreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
Day 7 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
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 - San Cristobal Arrival - Leon DormidoAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMLeon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
Day 2 - North Seymour Island - South PlazaAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMSouth PlazaSouth Plaza IslandSouth Plaza has one of the largest populations of land iguanas in the Galapagos.
Day 3 - Rabida Island - Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 4 - Sullivan Bay - Dragon HillAMSullivan Bay
Santiago Island: Sullivan BayThe lava field has a variety of patterns made by the shapes and textures of trees that once existed there.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 5 - Los Gemelos - Baltra DepartureAMLos Gemelos
Santa Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Highlands - Santa CruzAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMHighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Santa CruzFausto Llerena Breeding Center.
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 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PMBuccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Puerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 4 - 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.
- Boat specifications
- Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 16
- Contruction Year: 2016
- Width: 8mts/26 ft
- Max speed: 14 Knots
- Crew: 9 Crew members, 1 Cruise Director , 1 Bilingual Guide
- Electricity: 110/220 V
- Facilities:
- Hot tub:
- Kayak:
- Snorkelling equipment:
- Dining room:
- TV in social areas:
- DVD in social areas:
- Mini library:
- Satellite phone:
- Reception Area:
- Entertainment Options:
- Life jackets:
- Air conditioning throughout:
- Locker:
- Solarium:
- Wetsuit:
- Deck chairs:
- Dinghies/ zodiac:
- Oxygen emergency equipment:
- First aid kit:
- Suites & Cabins
Stateroom Twin/convert - Lower Deck
Cabin with two double beds that can be converted in California King size - ocean view.
Junior Suite - Main Deck
Cabin with one king-size bed and one sofa - Tv and Dvd in the room - Panoramic view
Balcony Suite Doble - Upper deck
Cabin with one King size bed - Private Balcony - Panoramic ocean view and glass sliding door.
Stateroom Doble - Lower Deck
Cabin with a double bed for a couple - ocean view portholes
Junior Suite Dbl/convert - Upper Deck
Cabin with two twin beds can be converted into a king-size bed - TV and DVD in the room - Panoramic view
Stateroom Twin/convert - Main Deck
Cabin with two twin beds can be converted to a king-size bed - Panoramic ocean view
Cabins All Boat - Lower, Main and Upper Deck
Cabin with two double beds that can be converted in California King size - ocean view. // Cabin with one king-size bed and one sofa - Tv and Dvd in the room - Panoramic view // Cabin with one King size bed - Private Balcony - Panoramic ocean view and glass sliding door. // Cabin with two twin beds can be converted into a king-size bed - TV and DVD in the room - Panoramic view
- What's included
- What's included:
- All meals during the cruise
- Transfers on the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual Guide of the National Park
- Assistance at airports *
- 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise) *
- 1 transfer to the airport for flight from Galapagos *
* Applies with the purchase of air tickets with Royal Galapagos (except 2X1 promotions). Contact us for more information.
- Transfers on the islands
- All excursions
- Bilingual Guide of the National Park
- Assistance at airports *
- 1 hotel night in Quito or Guayaquil (the day before the cruise) *
- 1 transfer to the airport for flight from Galapagos *
* Applies with the purchase of air tickets with Royal Galapagos (except 2X1 promotions). Contact us for more information.
- What's not included:
- Flights to and from Galapagos
- Alcoholic drinks
- Entrance to the National Park (US $ 100)
- Traffic Control Card (US $ 20)
- Medical / Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Entrance to the National Park (US $ 100)
- Traffic Control Card (US $ 20)
- Medical / Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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