Galapagos yachts and cruises, Galapagos 
Tip Top II and Tip Top V
Location
ex Baltra (Galapagos yachts and cruises, Galapagos)
Description
Quick facts - Level: First class | Passengers: 16 | Duration: 7 nights | Length: 112 feet | Cruising speed: 12 knots | Operator: Tip Top Travel
Tip Top II and Tip Top V are comforable catamarans with a spacious sun deck, dining room, lounge and bar.
Departures
Mondays and Fridays
Capacity
16 passengers
Activities
An experienced naturalist guide leads daily island, panga and snorkelling excursions and presentations are given on board. They carry kayaks that can be used at certain sites permitted by the National Park. The use of snorkelling gear is included and wetsuits are available to rent.
Accommodation
There are 10 air-conditioned cabins, all with private bathrooms. The upper deck cabins have balconies.
Tip Top II and Tip Top V operate two 7 night itineraries, which can be combined to create 14 nights/15 days:
Option 1 (West)
Day 1 (Friday): Baltra, Mosquera Islet
Day 2: Santiago (Bahía Sullivan), Isla Rábida
Day 3: Fernandina (Punta Espinosa), Isabela (Bahía Elizabeth)
Day 4: Isabela (Bahía Urbina, Tagus Cove)
Day 5: Santiago (Puerto Egas), Bartolomé
Day 6: Sombrero Chino, Santa Cruz (Dragon Hill)
Day 7: Santa Cruz (El Chato Reserve, Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre)
Day 8: Seymour Norte, Baltra
Option 2 (East)
Day 1 (Friday): Baltra, Santa Cruz (Playa las Bachas)
Day 2: Genovesa (El Barranco, Darwin Bay)
Day 3: Plaza Sur, Santa Fé
Day 4: Santa Cruz (Highlands, Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre)
Day 5: Floreana (Post Office Bay, Asilo de la Paz), Isla Campeón
Day 6: Española (Punta Suárez, Gardner Bay, Osborn Islet, Garden Islet)
Day 7: San Cristóbal (Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Gianni Arismendy Human Interpretation Centre, Kicker Rock, Cerro Brujo)
Day 8: Seymour Norte, Baltra
For those short on time, it is also possible to do a 4 night/5 day cruise around the South-East islands. This cruise departs Baltra on a Monday and follows the same itinerary as days 4 to 8 on Option 2.
Main Deck Twin
Tip Top II: Cabins 3, 4, 5 and 6, on the main deck, all have twin beds.
Single
Tip Top II: Cabins 1 and 2, on the main deck, both have single beds.
Tip Top V: Cabins 1 and 2, on the main deck, both have king size beds. Cabins 3 and 4 have twin beds.
Upper Deck Double/Twin
Tip Top II: Cabins 7 and 8 have twin beds; cabins 9 and 10, a king size bed. All have a balcony
Tip Top V: Cabins 7-10 have twin beds; cabins 5 and 6, a king size bed. All have a balcony
| From | To | Nights | Room type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Top II and V 7 night cruise | ||||
| 1 Jan 2024 | 31 Dec 2024 | 7 | Main Deck Twin | $5,922 |
| Single | $8,537 | |||
| Upper Deck Double/Twin | $6,589 | |||
| 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2025 | 7 | Main Deck Twin | $6,388 |
| Single | $8,488 | |||
| Upper Deck Double/Twin | $6,913 | |||
These prices include return flights from mainland Ecuador.
There is a surcharge for booking a twin or double cabin as a single.
Christmas, New Year and Easter departures will incur a supplement.
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