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The Ecuadorian operator Visiting Galapagos offers two very different overnight cruises: naturalist expeditions aboard the 16-guest Letty and dedicated dive voyages aboard the 16-guest Calipso. The operator also runs Narel for Galapagos day tours. This page brings the overnight cruise ships, departure dates and practical booking information together so you can compare the options properly. We are independent Galapagos specialists, have worked with these vessels for years and know the people behind the operation. Ask us about cabins, routes, the onboard naturalist team, diving or conditions at sea. You receive the same published fare as with a direct booking, plus independent advice, help arranging flights, hotels and mainland Ecuador extensions, and the additional security of booking through a German tour operator. We will help you choose the right type of voyage before comparing the details.
The operator Visiting Galapagos presents three vessels, but only two are overnight cruise ships. Letty carries 16 guests on naturalist itineraries built around shore landings, wildlife walks and snorkeling. Calipso also carries 16 guests, but operates as a dive liveaboard with equipment areas and itineraries designed around scuba diving. Narel is a 16-guest day-tour yacht and therefore does not appear in the overnight departure search below. Letty and Calipso serve completely different types of trip. Choose the activity first: a classic Galapagos naturalist expedition or a dive-focused voyage. Then open the ship cards below for photographs, cabins and specifications. That distinction matters more than comparing onboard amenities.
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Booking with Galapatours does not add a markup. Our Best Price Guarantee means you receive the same published fare as when booking directly, while gaining an independent Galapagos specialist on your side. We will first establish whether you want a naturalist cruise or a dive liveaboard, then compare Letty or Calipso with the wider Galapagos fleet without favoring an operator. We look at route, cabin, activity level, deck space, guiding or dive setup, comfort and budget. That honest comparison is the point. We can also arrange flights, hotels and mainland extensions. Your booking is made with Ventura TRAVEL GmbH and includes the financial protection explained here. Prefer to discuss it personally? Book a free online consultation.
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The Ecuadorian company Visiting Galapagos operates overnight cruises, day tours and private land arrangements. Its marine portfolio spans three distinct roles: Letty for classic naturalist cruising, Calipso for dive expeditions and Narel for day trips. The operator describes quality, comfort, personalized service and responsible tourism as central to its approach, including support for local conservation through the Pajaro Brujo Reserve.
The main booking decision is not between two similar yachts. Letty is for travelers who want the familiar Galapagos rhythm of landings, walks, snorkeling and natural-history interpretation. Calipso is for qualified divers who want the underwater world to dominate the itinerary. Narel belongs to a different category again: day excursions rather than a multi-night expedition.
For an overnight cruise, choose the activity first and the vessel second. That keeps the page useful even as individual departures change. Our guide to choosing the right Galapagos cruise length explains the main naturalist-cruise trade-offs, while the full Galapagos cruise search lets you compare Letty and Calipso with the wider fleet.
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