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Tip Top II is a first class Galapagos catamaran for just 16 guests. It sails 8-day eastern and western itineraries from Baltra, with shorter 4- and 5-day options, and offers 10 air-conditioned cabins, four of them with a private balcony. Prices start from $2,863 per person (4 days, reference rate).

Tip Top II at a glance

CategoryFirst Class
Vessel typeCatamaran
Capacity16 guests in 10 cabins
Size31.45 m long, 12.30 m beam
Cruising speed12 knots
Crew9 crew members + 1 multilingual naturalist guide
Itineraries8 days eastern or western route; 4- and 5-day options
EmbarkationBaltra (Seymour) Airport
Price from$2,863 per person (4 days, reference rate)

Cabins on board Tip Top II

Private balcony of an upper deck cabin on Tip Top II

All 10 cabins have a private bathroom with hot water and hair dryer, individual air conditioning, safety box, 110V outlet and USB port, and biodegradable amenities. Wi-Fi is available on board.

  • Upper deck balcony cabins (9 & 10): 15.5 m² with a king-size bed and a private 3.3 m² balcony, ideal for couples and honeymooners.
  • Upper deck balcony cabins (7 & 8): 15.5 m² with two single beds and a private balcony.
  • Main deck twin cabins (3 to 6): 18.2 m², the most spacious cabins, with two single beds, great for friends or families.
  • Main deck double cabins (1 & 2): 12.8 m² with one full-size bed.

Tip Top II deck plan with cabin layout

Life on board

Open-air terrace and bar on Tip Top II catamaran

Guests share a lounge with bar, a dining room and an observation sun deck for wildlife spotting between islands. As a catamaran, Tip Top II offers a wide, stable platform that many travelers find more comfortable at sea than a single-hull yacht. Two inflatable dinghies take guests ashore for landings and snorkeling.

Safety and environment: radar and satellite navigation, EPIRB emergency beacon, life rafts and life jackets for every guest, fire detection, a sewage treatment system and an onboard reverse-osmosis water plant.

Tip Top II itineraries

Tip Top II 8-day eastern route map, Galapagos

  • Western route, 8 days: Santiago (Sullivan Bay), Rábida, Fernandina (Espinoza Point), Isabela (Elizabeth Bay, Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove), Bartolomé, Chinese Hat and North Seymour. Best for marine iguanas, flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.
  • Eastern route, 8 days: Genovesa (Darwin Bay, Prince Philip’s Steps), South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristóbal (Kicker Rock), Floreana (Post Office Bay, Cormorant Point, Champion Islet), Santa Cruz (Highlands, Black Turtle Cove) and Española (Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay). Best for seabird colonies, waved albatross (April to December) and snorkeling.

See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below. The eastern route can also be booked as a 4-day cruise (Friday to Monday: Genovesa, South Plaza and Santa Fe) or a 5-day cruise (Monday to Friday: Floreana, Española and San Cristóbal). The western route operates as an 8-day cruise only.

Is Tip Top II right for you?

  • Couples: book cabins 9 or 10, with king bed and private balcony.
  • Families and friends: the large twin cabins on the main deck fit two travelers comfortably.
  • First-time visitors: the 8-day eastern route combines the most iconic seabird islands.
  • Prefer more luxury? Compare yachts and prices in our Galapagos cruises table or browse more first class Galapagos cruises.
  • Sister ships: Tip Top III and Tip Top IV are good alternatives if your dates are full.

What our travelers say

Reviews from travelers who booked their Galapagos trip with Nature Galapagos & Ecuador on Tripadvisor.

Frequently asked questions about Tip Top II

How many passengers does Tip Top II carry?

A maximum of 16 guests in 10 cabins, with 9 crew members and a multilingual naturalist guide.

Does Tip Top II have cabins with balconies?

Yes. The four upper deck cabins (7 to 10) have a private balcony; cabins 9 and 10 have a king-size bed.

How much does a Tip Top II cruise cost?

Reference rates start from $2,863 per person for 4 days in a double cabin. Prices change with season and availability, so ask us for current rates and last-minute deals.

What is not included in the price?

Flights to and from the Galapagos, the Galapagos National Park entrance fee ($200 for foreign visitors), the $20 Transit Control Card, drinks, wetsuit rental, travel insurance and tips.

Is there Wi-Fi on board?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available on board, although connection in remote areas of the archipelago can be limited.

Plan your Tip Top II cruise

We’re in Quito and Galápagos, and we have been organizing trips to the islands since 2006. We help you choose the right dates, cabin and itinerary, and can add flights, hotels in Quito or a tour in the Ecuadorian Amazon or Andes.

Before you travel, check the requirements to enter Galapagos and our Galapagos packing list.

 
 

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WESTERN ROUTE - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

WESTERN ROUTE – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (FRIDAY TO FRIDAY)
FRIDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport.
PM. Mosquera Islet.
SATURDAYAM. Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay.
PM. Rábida Island.
SUNDAYAM. Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point.
PM. Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay (panga ride).
MONDAYAM. Isabela Island: Urbina Bay.
PM. Isabela Island: Tagus Cove.
TUESDAYAM. Santiago Island: Egas Port.
PM. Bartolomé Island.
WEDNESDAYAM. Chinese Hat Island.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Dragon Hill.
THURSDAYAM. Santa Cruz Highlands: El Chato Ranch giant tortoise reserve.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Interpretation Center.
FRIDAYAM. North Seymour Island.
PM. Baltra Island: departure from Baltra Airport.
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EASTERN ROUTE - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

EASTERN ROUTE – 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS (FRIDAY TO FRIDAY)
FRIDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
SATURDAYAM. Genovesa Island: Prince Philip’s Steps.
PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
SUNDAYAM. South Plaza Island.
PM. Santa Fe Island.
MONDAYAM. Santa Cruz Highlands: El Chato Ranch giant tortoise reserve and Twin Craters.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Interpretation Center.
TUESDAYAM. Floreana Island: Baroness Viewpoint, Post Office Bay and Asilo de la Paz.
PM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point and Champion Islet.
WEDNESDAYAM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet and Gardner Islet.
THURSDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill and Kicker Rock.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Interpretation Center and Lobos Island.
FRIDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove.
PM. Baltra Island: departure from Baltra Airport.
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EASTERN ROUTE - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

EASTERN ROUTE – 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (FRIDAY TO MONDAY)
FRIDAYAM. Baltra Island: arrival at Baltra Airport.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach.
SATURDAYAM. Genovesa Island: Prince Philip’s Steps.
PM. Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay.
SUNDAYAM. South Plaza Island.
PM. Santa Fe Island.
MONDAYAM. Santa Cruz Highlands: Twin Craters.
PM. Baltra Island: departure from Baltra Airport.
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EASTERN ROUTE - 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

EASTERN ROUTE – 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)
MONDAYAM. Arrival at Baltra Airport.
PM. Santa Cruz Island: Fausto Llerena Interpretation Center.
TUESDAYAM. Floreana Island: Baroness Viewpoint, Post Office Bay and Asilo de la Paz.
PM. Floreana Island: Cormorant Point and Champion Islet.
WEDNESDAYAM. Española Island: Suárez Point.
PM. Española Island: Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet and Gardner Islet.
THURSDAYAM. San Cristóbal Island: Witch Hill and Kicker Rock.
PM. San Cristóbal Island: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Interpretation Center and Lobos Island.
FRIDAYAM. Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove.
PM. Baltra Island: departure from Baltra Airport.

From $2,863 per person (4 days, double cabin, reference rate). Contact us for current rates and last-minute deals.

Prices include:

Transfers in Galapagos
Accommodation in double cabins 
All meals during the cruise
Professional Bilingual Guide
Visits & Excursions according itinerary

Prices do not include:

Local flight to/from Galapagos
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee US$200.00
Galapagos Transit card: US$ 20.00
Soft & alcoholic Drinks
Services not specified
Wet suit
Medical & Travel Insurance
Tips

Important Notes:
 
♦  All prices per person in US dollars.
♦  Single Supplement not included. 
♦  Ask for charter departures.
Tip Top II catamaran sailing in the Galapagos Islands
Tip Top II catamaran sailing in the Galapagos Islands
Private balcony of an upper deck cabin on Tip Top II
Upper deck king bed cabin with balcony on Tip Top II
Upper deck twin cabin with balcony on Tip Top II
Twin cabin on the main deck of Tip Top II
Spacious twin cabin aboard Tip Top II
Double bed cabin on the main deck of Tip Top II
Main deck cabin on Tip Top II Galapagos catamaran
Tip Top II cabin with private bathroom and air conditioning
Private bathroom in a Tip Top II main deck cabin
Open-air terrace and bar on Tip Top II catamaran
Tip Top II deck plan with cabin layout

Please be aware that the prices vary consistently due to promotions and Galapagos last minute deals, so in order to GET THE BEST PRICE for the dates you desire please fill out the request form below.
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