GALAPAGOS U$ 4790! 7 nights Wolf & DarwinAugust 21 - 28, 2025!!

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Calipso Galapagos Liveaboard​

Beautifully constructed. New and modern. Amenity rich. Comfortable and efficient.
Calipso was completely rebuilt from the keel up. The motors, generators, compressors, cabins, salon, dining area, dive deck, sundeck…everything is brand new, fresh and modern. Everything was designed efficiently with the comfort of divers in mind.

🚢 Calipso. Galápagos, Ecuador
🗓 August 21 - 28, 2025. U$ 4790 per person!
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📝 Previous customer review on Calipso
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Included:
✅ 7-night diving itinerary "Wolf & Darwin" from/to San Cristóbal
✅ Double or twin cabin (shared) on the main or upper deck with private bathroom and A/C
✅ 1 night in Quito at a 4* hotel with breakfast and airport transfer
✅ Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), unlimited water, coffee, and tea, welcome drink and snacks, soft drinks
✅ Up to 4 dives per day with a 12L tank, weights, and bilingual guide (19 dives in total)
✅ Airport transfers from/to San Cristóbal
✅ Free Wi-Fi on board
✅ Free Nitrox (normally US$ 150)
✅ DA1 Dive Alerts, basic SMB, and Nautilus Lifeline included at no extra cost
✅ Island hopping in the Galápagos, for example, the Santa Cruz Highlands
✅ All taxes included

Not included:
❌ Galápagos National Park fee: US$ 200
❌ Galápagos tourist card: US$ 20
❌ Dive equipment rental: US$ 275 (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins and booties, mask)
❌ Dive computer rental: US$ 85
❌ Alcoholic beverages
❌ Dive insurance
❌ Crew gratuities

Send us a WhatsApp or email to get all the details on this BRILLIANT cruise covering the best of Galapagos!
📲+34 665 98 02 75 or click HERE to connect directly!
✉️ natalia@divingspecials.com

Wolf and Darwin Islands in August
The Wolf and Darwin Islands, located in the northern Galápagos, are famous for their incredible marine biodiversity. In August, ocean conditions and marine life sightings are influenced by the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Humboldt Current, which attract a huge variety of marine species.

Marine life sightings in August
🦈 Whale sharks – August is peak season for these gentle giants, especially large, pregnant females.
🦈 Scalloped hammerhead sharks – Massive schools gather around Wolf and Darwin.
🦈 Galápagos sharks – Frequently spotted patrolling the reefs.
🦈 Silky sharks – Often encountered in open waters.
🐋 Giant mantas and mobulas – Sometimes seen gliding in the currents.
🐬 Dolphins – Commonly spotted near the islands.
🦭 Galápagos sea lions and fur seals – Possible playful encounters.
🐟 Tunas and jacks – Very active due to the increase in nutrients brought by the currents.
🦎 Marine iguanas and sea turtles – Occasionally seen in the area.

Ocean conditions in August
🌊 Water temperature: 18-24°C (64-75°F) due to the cold Humboldt Current. A 7mm wetsuit is recommended.
👁 Visibility: Generally 20 meters (65-80 feet), but can vary with plankton presence (which attracts megafauna, so it’s a bonus!).
🌊 Currents: Moderate to strong, bringing large pelagic species (the big guys!).

Special currents affecting the region in August
🌊 Humboldt Current (cold): Predominant, bringing nutrient-rich waters and increasing marine activity.
🌊 Equatorial Countercurrent (pockets of warm water): May mix with the colder Humboldt waters, sometimes improving visibility.
🌊 Upwellings: Create a food-rich environment for large marine animals.

Safety Equipment On Board
🥽First Aid Kits and AED
🥽Large Oxygen Bottles and 3 Oxygen Kits – 1 for each panga
🥽Life Jackets with and 2 Life Boats
🥽Nautilus Lifelines, Dive Alerts, SMBs, Noisemakers
🥽Foruno Radar
🥽Foruno Sonar
🥽VHF Radio
🥽EPIRB Radio Beacon
🥽GPS Antenna
🥽Searchlight and Horn
🥽Bilge Pump Alarm
🥽Sprinkler System in all cabins and interior spaces
🥽Fire Alarm System and Extinguishers
🥽Smoke and Temperature Detectors
🥽CO2 Bank (150 Kg)
🥽Fire Hoses

Send us a WhatsApp or email to get all the details on this BRILLIANT cruise covering the best of Galapagos!
📲+34 665 98 02 75 or click HERE to connect directly!
✉️ natalia@divingspecials.com

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