Galapagos
Islands
Monday & Friday
Departures
Soft Adventure
Trip Style
First Class
Cruise Category

KEY FEATURES

  • The M/Y Tip Top IV Yacht Galapagos is a first class Galapagos motor yacht cruise
  • The largest of its 1st class sister ships, Tip Top II and III
  • Comfortable social areas and sundeck
  • Snorkeling equipment for rent
  • Managed by the legendary Wittmer family

M/Y Tip Top IV Yacht Galapagos Boat Tours Description:

First Class Yacht Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise was designed and constructed to offer the highest level of security and comfort to our guests. The Tip Top IV is a First Class Steel-hulled Motor Yacht, built to impeccably high standard in Guayaquil/Ecuador in 2006.

Cabins Distribution:

The Tip Top IV is specially designed and built to accommodate 16 guests in comfortable cabins. Our 16 guests are accommodated in 10 cabins, each with private bathroom. -Six cabins in the Lower Deck with two single lower beds (Cabin 1 to 6). -Four cabins in the Upper Deck with two single lower beds (Cabin 7 to 10). Upon request all cabins can be used as king size bed. Cabins, Bar and lounge are fully carpeted for your comfort. A beautiful teak floored sun deck and dinning room creates a delightful place for resting and relaxing on board.

Technical Specifications 
Type: Motor Yacht
Length:  125 feet
Beam:  25 feet
Draft:  6 feet
Engines:  Twin Deutz BF8M 1015MC engines (442 HP each)
Cruising Speed:  12 knots
Crew:  Captain, multilingual guide, engineer, cook, barman, waitress, and 2 sailors
Capacity:  16 passengers
Accommodations:  9 cabins each with private facilities
Built:  Built in Guayaquil, Ecuador (2006) Steel-hulled Motor Yacht
Electricity:  110/220 v AC current
Navigation & Safety equipment: Twin Raymarine E1250 GPS, Radar & Ecosounder, Twin UNIDEN UM 625c VHF /DSC, Furuno FS – 1530 HF Radio, twin Youlong KHA 2331 life rafts for 25 passengers, Twin DEUTZ BF8M 1015 MC 442 HP engines. Twin ONAN 6BS.9-D (M) electric generators, Village Marine Tec Oil / Water Separator, TIDAL HEADHUNTER TW – 200 water purifier, three YAMAHA 25 HP FOUR STROKE ecologic outboard motors, magnetic compass, barometer; clock; thermometer; helm indicator; searchlight; horn., 50 life jackets; fire & smoke detectors; complete fire system; Twin 19 feet Nautical RIB Inflatable boats with 25 HP outboard motor for 16 passengers each. Safety equipment complies with international Coast Guard regulations.


1

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - 1

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS CRUISE
FRIDAY Am: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.

Pm: North Seymour

SATURDAY Am: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay

Pm: Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip’s Steps

SUNDAY Am: Santiago Island: James Bay

Pm: Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove  / Salt Mines

MONDAY Am: Isabela Island: Vicente Roca Point

Pm: Fernandina Island: Espinoza Point

TUESDAY Am: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove

Pm: 

Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay
WEDNESDAY Am: Urbina Bay

Pm: 

Punta Moreno
THURSDAY Am: Punta Cormorant

Pm:

 Baroness Viewing Point
FRIDAY Am: Santa Cruz Island: Twin Craters

Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.

2

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS - 2

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS CRUISE
FRIDAY Am: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.

Pm: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station.

SATURDAY Am: Española Island: Suarez Point

Pm: Española Island: Gardner Bay

SUNDAY Am: San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point

Pm: San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock

MONDAY Am: Mosquera Island

Pm: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove

TUESDAY Am: Chinese Hat Island

Pm:

Rabida Island
WEDNESDAY Am: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Pm:

Bartholomew Island
THURSDAY Am: Santa Fe Island

Pm:

South Plazas Island
FRIDAY Am: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.


3

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

5 DAY / 4 NIGHTS CRUISE
MONDAY Am: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.

Pm: Santa Cruz Island: Black Turtle Cove

TUESDAY Am: Chinese Hat Island

Pm: Rabida Island

WEDNESDAY Am: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay

Pm: Bartholomew Island

THURSDAY Am: Santa Fe Island

Pm:

South Plazas Island
FRIDAY Am: Santa Cruz Island: Bachas Beach

Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.


4

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS CRUISE
FRIDAY Am: Baltra Island Airport picked up at the airport by our naturalist guides.

Pm: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Research Station.

SATURDAY Am: Española Island: Suarez Point

Pm: Española Island: Gardner Bay

SUNDAY Am: San Cristóbal Island: Pitt Point

Pm: San Cristóbal Island: Kicker Rock  / Lobos Island

MONDAY Am: Mosquera Island

Baltra Island airport: Transfer to the airport for return flight to Guayaquil or Quito.

NOTE: Cruise Itinerary is subject to change due to Galapagos National Park dispositions or to circumstances  beyond our control (force majeure).

Above prices include:

All meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transfers between islands
Excursions on the islands
English speaking nature guide

Above prices do not include:

Galapagos National Park entrance fee: $100.00 USD per person
Migratory Control Card: $20.00 USD per person
Alcoholic drinks and sodas
Airline Tickets
Tips

Important Notes:
 
♦  The Tip Top IV Yacht Galapagos features 4, 5 and 8-day cruise itineraries which can be combined into a 15-day Galapagos cruise combined the 8 days option 1 + 8 days option 2.
♦  Ask us if you are interested in a longer journey or for the detailed day-to-day itineraries.
Galapagos Boat Tours Tip Top IV
Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise - Deck
Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise - Cabin
Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise - Lobby
Tip Top IV Galapagos Cruise - Dinning

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