Welcome aboard the TIP TOP IV Yacht
The Tip Top IV, Sailing since 2006, is a first class yacht that offers 4, 5, 8 day cruises in the Galapagos Islands. Accommodating just 16 guests, she offers personalized service and incredible adventures. There are 9 cabins on board, spaced out on the lower and upper decks. Each cabin has air conditioning, private bathrooms, lockers, drawers and a safe. All cabins offer the option of twin or double beds. The main deck houses the spacious salon with entertainment system and dining area, while on the upper deck there is a beautiful outdoor lounge that is a great place to enjoy the views and the refreshing sea breeze. On the upper deck there is a spacious terrace equipped with comfortable sun loungers and a shaded area.
Guest Accommodation:
Lower Deck: 5 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 1 to 5)
Upper Deck: 4 cabins with two single lower beds (cabins: 7 to 10)
Upon request, all the cabins can be used as queen size beds.
Social Areas:
Observation & Sun deck
Dining room
Comfortable Lounge
Bar
Crew:
8 members including naturalist multilingual guide
Captain
Helmsman
Engineer
Cook
Cook Assistant
Two sailors
Naturalist multilingual guide
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type: |
Motor Yacht |
Category: |
First Class |
Length: |
125 feet |
Beam: |
25 feet |
Capacity: |
16 passengers |
Accommodation: |
Lower Deck: 6 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins: 1 to 6) Upper Deck: 4 cabins with two single lower berths (cabins: 7 to 10) Upon request, all the cabins can be used as king size berths (01 double bed).
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Cabins: |
16 passengers accommodated in 10 cabins |
Main engines: |
Twin DEUTZ BF8M 1015 MC 442 HP engines |
Max speed: |
12 knots |
Safety & Navigation: |
All safety equipment |
ITINERARY WEST (OPTION 1) - 8 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: North Seymour (HK/SN/KY)
SATURDAY
AM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay (HK/SN/KY)
PM: Genovesa: Prince Phillip´s Steps (HK/SN)
SUNDAY
AM: Santiago: James bay (HK/SN)
PM: Santiago: Bucaneer's cove (HK/SN/KY)
MONDAY
AM: Isabela: Vicente Roca Point (PR)
PM: Fernandina: Espinosa Point (HK)
TUESDAY
AM: Isabela: Tagus Cove (HK/SN/KY)
PM: Isabela: Elizabeth Bay (PR)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Isabela: Urbina Bay (HK/SN/KY)
PM: Isabela: Moreno Point (HK)
THURSDAY
AM: Floreana: Cormorant Point / Champion islet (HK/SN/PR/KY)
PM: Floreana: Baronesse View Point /Post Office Bay (HK/SN)
FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Twin Craters (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
ITINERARY EAST (OPTION 2) - 8 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
SATURDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Gardner Bay (HK/SN/PR)
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Pitt Point (HK/SN)
PM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Witch Hill (HK/SN/PR/KY)
MONDAY
AM: Mosquera Island (HK/PR)
PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Chinese hat (HK/SN/KY)
PM: Rabida Island (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Bartolome (HK)
PM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Fe (HK/SN/PR/KY)
PM: South Plazas (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
ITINERARY EAST (OPTION 2) - 5 DAYS
MONDAY
AM: Baltra: Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove (PR)
TUESDAY
AM: Chinese hat (HK/SN/KY)
PM: Rabida Island (HK/SN)
WEDNESDAY
AM: Bartolome (HK)
PM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay (HK/SN)
THURSDAY
AM: Santa Fe (HK/SN/PR/KY)
PM: South Plazas (HK)
FRIDAY
AM: Santa Cruz: Bachas Beach (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
ITINERARY EAST (OPTION 2) - 4 DAYS
FRIDAY
AM: Baltra Arrival and Transfer to the boat
PM: Santa Cruz: Charles Darwin Station (HK)
SATURDAY
AM: Espanola: Suarez Point (HK)
PM: Espanola: Gardner Bay (HK/SN/PR)
SUNDAY
AM: San Cristobal: Pitt Point (HK/SN)
PM: San Cristobal: Kicker Rock / Witch Hill (HK/SN/PR/KY)
MONDAY
AM: Mosquera Island (HK)
Baltra: Transfer to the Airport
HK: HIKE / SN: SNORKEL / PR: PANGA RIDE / KY: KAYAK /
PB: PADDLE BOARD
2025 TIP TOP IV YACHT PRICES PER PERSON
MAIN DECK |
$5600 USD |
UPPER DECK |
$6598 USD |
REQUEST INFORMATION
RATES INCLUDED:
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Roundtrip airfare from / to Galapagos
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All meals during the cruise
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Transfers on the islands on the days of operation
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Visits and excursions accordung to the itinerary
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English speaking naturalist guide
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Snorkeling equipment
RATES NOT INCLUDE:
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Soft and alcohilic drinks
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Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($200 per person)
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INGALA control Card ($20 per person)
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- Wetsuit
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Personal expenses, extras and tipping.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
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Itinerary subject to change in case of unforeseen situations or request by the National Park
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Please note we cannot guarantee the encounter of specific elusive species
Solo travellers are allowed to book a twin cabin on shared basis.
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The cabin will be shared with another traveller of the same gender.
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