Calipso

You will need to fly from the mainland of Ecuador to San Cristobal, Galapagos (airport code SCY) on the morning of your departure.

With 592 species of fish, 32 species of sharks, 4 species of turtles, 7 species of dolphins plus penguins, mola molas, orcas, mantas, and the sole marine iguana on the planet, only in Galapagos can you dive with such a sheer abundance of species and so many sharks. Darwin and Wolf have the largest biomass of sharks in the world, 17.5 tons of sharks per hectare (2.47 acres). Only in Galapagos can you dive with pregnant Whale sharks this big. Add massive schools of pre-historic-looking Hammerheads, the largest Galapagos sharks anywhere, and, sorry everywhere else, only Galapagos truly is the sharkiest place on the planet. And yes, the best dive sites in Galapagos are only accessible from a liveaboard.

[See: Galapagos Dive Travel Guide]

Calipso has 6 double cabins on the upper deck and 2 double cabins on the main deck. All of the double cabins are convertible to one bed. Double cabins have panoramic windows, as well as a window in the bathroom. Cabins have climate control, TV, hairdryer, closet, and an ensuite bathroom.

Calipso's sundeck and dining area

Calipso provides alight snack prior to your first dive, then a full breakfast after the dive. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served buffet style for all you can eat. They serve international and Ecuadorian dishes prepared with fresh local produce and seafood. There is a snack and hot beverage after each dive. Fruits, candies, and snacks are available all day.A variety of teas, coffee and fresh juice is available all day, and the salon bar has a wide variety of wines, beers andspirits available for purchase.